One of my old jobs had a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) group that met monthly. We talked about current events, DEIA related topics, and DEIA topics related to our job. It was a nice community of people that met and had meaningful and insightful discussions. I was very glad to be a part of it while I worked…
Now that I’ve played a diabetic D&D character, I can compare what it’s like to being diabetic in real life and what it’s like playing a character with diabetes. To get some outside perspective, I asked the DM and two other players what it was like to play with a diabetic D&D character. There are some similarities, differences, and some…
This is the fourth in a series of how people react to my diabetes. The good, the bad, and the neutral (not ugly) from strangers and friends. There’s lessons to learn and some silver linings. If you haven’t already, please check out Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 of this series. We Can Wait as Long as You Need At my…
Kristen Sarah speaks the truth when she said, “There is an unspoken bond you create with the friends you travel with.” I have done a lot of traveling with my friend Alex. We’ve camped, hiked, traversed various deserts, and became stronger friends along the way. We definitely have an unspoken bond. Planning our Trip to Death Valley Alex and I…
I love going on adventures! In my About Me page I talk about enjoying real life adventures and adventures using my imagination. So far, the majority of this blog has told stories of my real life adventures. But now we’ll focus on adventures I go on using my imagination. The most common way I go on imaginary adventures is by…
As Oprah Winfrey said, “Skiing is the next best thing to having wings.” That’s not the way that I ski, I am a beginner, and do not want to fly while I ski. But I’m happy to watch others fly! The trip I planned with my friends would provide me with plenty of opportunities to watch them fly. Planning a…
“Um Alex, my blood sugar number is low. Can you drive my car for me?” This is what I asked my friend when we finished hiking the Mesquite Sand Dunes at Death Valley National Park. One thing you cannot do with low blood sugar is drive a car. The Wonders of the Mesquite Sand Dunes My friend Alex and I…
Death Valley is known for its extreme temperatures, re-emerging lakes, and mysterious geologic features. It’s home to some beautiful hikes and diverse geology. What else could you possibly want? Death Valley National Park here I come! Death Valley Here I Come! My friend (who I’ve interviewed and posted about here) and I decided to go on a long weekend trip…
I realize that I have forgotten my insulin. Trying not to go into a panic in public, I’m internalizing all of my emotions (I’ve been doing it for years so it’s pretty easy) and only freaking out on the inside. It takes a few moments to compose myself and then I get to work. Traveling to Southern California Before moving…
In 2009 I went to Tanzania to volunteer for a non-profit that helps “promote gender equality and sexual health in East Africa through grant-making and competitive interest loans.” It doesn’t seem to be around anymore, but it taught me a lot about the world and what I take for granted, insulin and diabetes-wise. My Volunteer Job Part of my volunteer…
