Fearless Warrior

She is a natural born leader, leading those who wish to follow She is an educator, activist and an advocate, teaching people to not only to advocate for themselves but others She is a trainer, training only those who wish to be trained She is a peacemaker, spreading hope and joy to those who surround her She is a community organizer bringing people of all ages, race, gender, ethnicity and walks of life together She is a philosopher and a writer, always thinking of the greatest quotes and stories Call her "The Queen of Quotes" She is her own case manager, always gathering new resources and managing her own life She is an integrative health and wellness promoter, sharing personal experiences to empower people in all walks of life She is a model, empowering people to look within themselves for strength and power She is a feminist, motivating women of all backgrounds, age and gender to be confident and comfortable in their own skin and allowing them to voice

As a Masters in Social Work graduate with living with lupus. A stroke survivor. An Asian American woman. Re-entering the workforce is very difficult because I do not look sick.   Brain fog has become a serious issue that I face on a daily basis. There are many times where I am in talking with that train of thought and I suddenly forget the next sentence or word. Then my co worker just stares at me and asks  "and.....?" Yes. I get frustrated. I get frustrated a lot. Knowing I have this condition, I really need to make sure I enforce and create a memory system that works for me. It sucks but I have to do it. I keep two calendars, a phone calendar and a notebook calendar with color coding to distinguish medical appointments and other appointments. Sticky notes are my best friends and I don't think I could ever live without them. I have a white board hanging on my fridge for daily tasks, grocery list or whatever. Many people say, "Oh you are too young for that" beca

I was looking through my file cabinet and found my middle school poetry report. I wrote this during my IV treatments at the hospital. This poem was also published in the school newspaper. It is written in the form of an iambic pentameter, which is " a line of verse with five metrical feet, each consisting of one short (or unstressed) syllable followed by one long (or stressed) syllable, for example  Two households, both alike in dignity ." (Google) Enjoy! My Life Sometimes I feel like I'm trapped inside myself No bright lights at the end of the tunnel Wishing for a life filled with joy and wealth My life spirals like a funnel I've been through hell and I know what it's like Times are dimmed now; I wish they were better, My life is rough like a treacherous hike I can't express this feeling in letters Now I have a new perspective on life Always pushing myself to greater heights Maybe someday I'll be a loving wife Now I am beginning to see