BlogHide Resteemsresteemedalexbeyman (74)in oregon • 7 years agoMulti-Level Marketing Scammers Trying to Profit off the Oregon/Washington Fire and Hurricane Harveysource Anybody who has been following me for long enough knows that I have a special hatred in my heard for MLMs. They don't just rip you off, but make you truly believe that they can lift you…lauralemons (68)in art • 7 years agoGetting Back to my Roots: What Inspires me to Draw.I was going through my old art photos and realized how much I love this particular drawing. I drew this 4 years ago. I really need to get back to my roots and do pencil portraits. People…lauralemons (68)in health • 7 years agoIs Sugar Really Addictive? [+ Tips for Cutting Out Refined Sugar]I can tell you straight away that yes, sugar is very addictive but let's dig a bit deeper into this subject. About 37 days ago I stopped drinking alcohol and stopped smoking cigarettes cold…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years ago36 Days Sober: A Look Back at my Last Year of Drinking.I have not drank in 36 days... I honestly can't remember the last time I could say that. Even when I was at my healthiest, doing yoga, jogging daily I still drank a decent amount of wine…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoClosing the Door on 15 Years of Veganism for my Health.I tried so hard to fight it. I tried consuming only vegan protein while battling IC and PCOS, but eventually it became clear that my body would not be healthy if I consumed abundant amounts of…lauralemons (68)in steemit • 7 years agoFacebook Users are Heading Over to Steemit in Flocks.My friend tagged me in a post the other day where a friend of hers was asking about Steemit. I gave her friend some pointers and gave her my illustrated guide for newbies and to my surprise 4…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoHealth Update: Interstitial Cystitis.I know I said I would be returning likely with good news, but I don't really have good news. My urologist didn't give me a cystoscopy WITH hydrodistention and just said my bladder "looks…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoMy Scary Doctor's Appointment is Tomorrow.I just need to write about it. Selfishly, for myself. This appointment is clearly a good thing. I need to get properly diagnosed but the thing is....It is really, really hard for me to…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoHow Virtual Reality is Changing my Life as a Disabled Person.So, all the ways I thought VR could change my life as a sick person? It did that plus a whole lot more than I could have ever imagined. Before I received my oculus rift I imagined that…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoIf Grief Comes Knocking, Answer the Door.Today, for the first time in many months I got knocked down with a Tsunami of grief, out of nowhere. I was browing facebook when I saw my friend's profile listed as a "mutual friend" and I…resteemedalexbeyman (74)in writing • 7 years ago[Original Novella] Not Long Now, Part 1source Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, I’m told my Grandfather was a man ahead of his time. I’ve attended no small number of parties at which people I’d never seen until then…lauralemons (68)in history • 7 years agoAh....the Good Old Days. Wait, What Good Old Days?With all the chaos going on around us right now it is easy to think how the world has lost control but when we ask for the good old days back what exactly are we really asking? I decided…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoPlease, Never Give up on Life no Matter How Badly You Hurt.Never give up. I have had to tell myself this over and over through out my life. When a child and dealing with things no child should like sexual and emotional abuse, going to school where…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoThis Sick Girl is Going to be in Virtual Reality!Huge news! A super, dear friend of mine got me the Oculus Rift + Touch after reading about how it can benefit chronically ill people. I have spent the past day looking up all the different…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoToday I am 2 Weeks Sober and my IC Diagnostic Testing is in 2 Weeks!Just another update on how I am doing. I still don't feel capable of blogging constantly like I used to as my pain is at an all time high and I am buried in financial woes but I do want to…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoI Just got Through the Most Painful Flare of My Life - Sober!There really is a difference once you decide to get sober for your own reasons rather than being pushed to get sober. The past 3 days I have been mostly unable to get out of bed due to pain…lauralemons (68)in funny • 7 years agoJust for Fun - My Google Auto-Complete Dating Profile.I saw a meme/image earlier from a guy who used google to auto complete a dating profile and made a mockup and loved it so much that I decided to fill out my own. Here are my results. Here…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years ago..and I Pushed Myself Too Hard. [Health Update]While yesterday was beautiful and lovely it is not something I can repeat in the near future. I pushed myself too hard. Which is sad because I planned to do it often once I got my hydration…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoThis Sick Girl had One Good Day! My Trip to Munsinger Gardens!So, as my followers know I am battling a disease that has me in constant pain and usually isolated... Update: I found out after the fact that I pushed myself too hard with this day and was in…lauralemons (68)in life • 7 years agoI am Ready to be Sober, No More Excuses.This is something I shared on my personal facebook but I wanted to share this here too as I love this community. I decided to start making myself chips for non-drinking milestones. I need to…
