Chrissy Y Finally, after six years of procrastination, I’ve mustered up the courage to start my first blog post. Admittedly, most of that was spent battling my chronic illness, going in and out of the hospital, having multiple doctor appointments every week, and trying new medications in hopes that the next treatment would help me reach remission. Pain, hospital, try strong new med, fail, and repeat. That has been my routine for the past several years.
While the thought of having a blog where I can pour out all my creativity has always been at the back of my mind, I’ve always prioritized finding joy in life. No room for work, stress, or negativity. Just anything that brings me happiness and adds a spark to my life, making up for all that I’ve lost.
All my dreams, projects, and ideas continued to accumulate in my already overwhelmed mind until a few days ago…
To summarize my life before moving forward, I have faced a very difficult year battling Crohn’s disease. After trying various treatments, I finally started to recover at the end of the summer when I tried a new biologic called Rinvoq, which was recently approved by the FDA for treating Crohn’s. After failing other biologics, getting another PICC line, receiving TPN and fluids, and regaining some strength through physical and occupational therapy, I was finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. Until it dimmed off again…
Unfortunately, my condition started to worsened again in mid-November, and I found myself back in the hospital, mentally struggling to understand what was happening. This time, there is even more inflammation in the remaining part of my gut.
I was admitted into the hospital just a week before Christmas. I clung to a glimmer of hope, resorting to steroids in an attempt to endure the final days of this year. If Rinvoq fails, I have no alternatives left. Struggling with the despair and the adverse effects of prednisone, I gradually descended into a looming abyss of darkness. Just when I believed I glimpsed a ray of hope, with my well-being and quality of life gradually improving, it was swiftly eclipsed by an overwhelming amount of suffering that I couldn’t bear.
Once again, I find myself bedridden, relying on my family for assistance, and hoping for a new medicine that can bring me relief.
A few nights ago, I woke up at 4am with a racing heart because of the steroids and found myself mindlessly scrolling through Tik-Tok on my phone to distract myself, just like I’ve been doing for the past year. But this time, I stumbled upon a video titled “How to Start A Blog That Makes Money in 2024…”
And boy, did that catch my attention! I became extremely intrigued and immediately started exploring Malena Permentier’s page to gather as much information as possible.
And there I was, in the middle of the night, finally taking the plunge and starting my own website blog. After years of gathering ideas in my mind, I am now curating them on my very own website.
They say it’s better late than never, right?
However, I have to admit that it is incredibly daunting! Starting a lifestyle blog definitely comes with a lot of responsibilities. Despite the darkness I’m facing with my illness, I sense a newfound excitement in my life and I am fully committed to embracing it.
Finally, I have a purpose, even if it’s a small one for now. I can be productive from the comfort of my own bed, surrounded by my warm pack and pain pills. While the world seemed to be constantly moving, I felt stuck and stagnant. But now, I can move at my own pace and make a difference during this challenging period. Creating this blog is definitely an amazing way to kickstart my new year and anticipate personal growth in the future.
Now, let me tell you about the goal behind my blog site…
I aim to establish a platform where I can delve into a diverse range of subjects, encompassing various skills, hobbies, beliefs, and thoughts. My goal is to unite all facets of life on a single website and create a specialized space for individuals, particularly women like myself. With my extensive range of abilities and educational background, I believe I can address numerous topics.
Throughout my adult life, I have dedicated myself to accomplishing goals and acquiring numerous degrees, certifications, or even enrolling in introductory courses in fields that sparked my passion or interest, such as nutrition, functional medicine, naturopathy, fitness, strength training, yoga, art, history, interior design, makeup artistry, cosmetology, photography, marketing, and real estate.
Whether you need help planning a weight loss journey, a workout plan, a gluten-free holiday meal, or tips on traveling to a new city, I’ve got you covered…
If you’re looking for someone to connect with through your chronic illness or need some spiritual encouragement, I’m here for you.
And if you’re curious about how I style my clothes or need advice on relationships, interior design, fashion, makeup, hair, DIYs, real estate…
…health and wellness, natural remedies, craft ideas, home organization, best sale finds, how I modify my recipes or ANYTHING else, I’ve got you covered!
There are no limits here. I want to share everything that I value in my life and find valuable to share with all of you. From my Catholic faith to my personal struggles, I want to be open and creative. I won’t keep anything behind closed doors. This blog is open to everyone.
So, sit tight and join me on this journey. I hope that one year from now, I’ll look back on this post with pride and a sense of accomplishment. Not only do I want to grow my site, but I also want to help each one of you in any way possible.
Here’s to healing and fresh starts, cheers! (with my non-alcoholic beverage, of course)