Just got my results: I do indeed have sleep apnea. Moderate with 17 events per hour, but still. I am so relieved to finally have answers. 😭 Next step: my hospital sleep study so my insurance will cover my CPAP machine.

Feeling sad and low tonight for no reason. I’ve been through random bouts of depression before, and I know this: It will pass. It’ll be painful in the meantime, sure, but it won’t last. Things WILL get better. ♥️

Man, video gaming has become such an expensive hobby. I close my eyes when I buy a video game nowadays. I don’t want to know the price! 😭

I barely slept last night. I was awake every 2 hours for some reason. Ugh! I hope my sleep study at the end of August will help.

I lost my childhood cat, Buddy, 9 years ago today. Almost a decade without the loyal friend who comforted me through bullying, my parents’ fighting, anxiety, and more. I love and miss you, Buddy. I pray you’re in a better place with lots of sunshine. ♥️

Happy Sunday, all! You are loved more than you know. Please don’t give up. ♥️ Take care!

Happy August, everyone! New month, new beginnings. I hope something wonderful is in store for you this month. 🤗 PS: you are loved! Take care. ♥️

My boys. ♥️

I learned that someone is impersonating me on Google Chat. They pretend to be me and talk with men, then eventually get around to asking for money. Please don’t fall victim to this. I don’t have a google chat account, and I DON’T send private messages. Stay safe!

Draft two of my spy novel is complete! 88k words and features a Canadian secret agent. 👀

Happy Friday, friends! I hope you have a wonderful, fantastic, magnificent, splendid, beautiful, magical DAY! Also: you are loved. ♥️ Take care!

Hey, Do something nice for yourself today. Buy yourself a coffee or your favorite snack. Take time to watch TV or game. Or just do nothing. Dana said it’s okay. ♥️

Showing my cats my book collection… Or trying to, but they get distracted a lot! 😆

Salmon, sweet potato, and veggies (broccoli and carrots, or Brussel sprouts and asparagus) are my favorite meal. Eating it 3 times a week helped me beat pre-diabetes and fatty liver. My blood tests are normal now! This meal definitely has healing powers. 💪

Happy Wednesday, friends! I’m proud of you and how far you’ve come. I hope you never forget how much you’re loved. ♥️ Take care!

No matter how many books I write, I’ll never remember the difference between laid and lay. 😑 Sorry to my editors! 😆

How time flies! Since 2020: Bought a house Got multiple book deals Learned to love myself Despite the pain and hard lessons, I’m proud of myself and how far I’ve come. ♥️

My sleep apnea test is scheduled for August 29 at the hospital! I’m so excited. My doctor was able to get me in sooner than 14 months!

I have edits to do, but I’m too dizzy and tired today. It sucks when you want to do something but your body doesn’t let you. Sigh.

My favorite part of the day is the evening. I cuddle up with my cats to play video games, read, or watch movies, then take a nap. I love the cozy life!!

Watching the new Star Trek, strange new worlds! Season 4, episode 1. Let’s do it!!! 🖖

I didn’t think I’d finish writing the first draft of my spy novel today, but I DID!!! Take that, sleep deprivation. 😆 STORM OF SPIES, the first book in my Canadian secret agent series, is finished!

This was me last night with my at-home sleep apnea test! A bit weird to get used to sleeping like that, but I hope it took my readings. Here’s hoping for results soon!

My Pap test was negative for cervical cancer!!! Time to celebrate. 🎉

I got my sleep apnea home kit today! The doctor sent me a finger monitor, nose tube, and chest device. Fingers crossed I can sleep with it and get results soon!

Takeout is too expensive, so I made my own teriyaki noodles with veggies!

I’ve been fighting chronic fatigue for years now. Sleeping 14 hours a day with dizziness and headaches. To think it was sleep apnea all this time… I hope my test results come in soon and I can get a CPAP machine. Finally having energy again would make me cry happy tears!

Something I wish someone told me as a teenager: It’s normal to have a belly! Especially when sitting or bending over. That’s where your organs are. You are more than a number on a scale. Focus on how you feel, not your weight. You are worthy!!! ❤️

Just got off the phone with the sleep apnea doctor. Such a nice man! I should get my at-home sleep apnea test tomorrow, then I’ll wear it at night. He thinks I most likely have sleep apnea and I’m on the right track. Here’s hoping for relief soon!

Since I was told sleep apnea testing would be a 14 month waiting list, I decided to pay out of pocket. Getting a virtual appointment tomorrow! It was expensive, but health is so important. Hoping to get answers soon!