Cooking Is Fun Again (And This Isn’t a Comeback)
I’ve always loved being in the kitchen. Maybe not always for the noblest reasons—when I was a kid, I mostly lurked nearby to sneak cookie dough or swipe a spoonful of brownie batter when my mom wasn’t looking. But somewhere in those moments, the joy of cooking started to stick. As a teenager, I started […]
First Physical Therapy Session After Back Surgery
Today marked a milestone—my first physical therapy appointment since back surgery. Honestly, I didn’t expect it to come this late. Six weeks post-op feels like a long wait, and I was surprised when my surgeon originally suggested holding off until now. But I’ve been learning the hard way: when you’re rebuilding your body, it’s not […]