Living in this pandemic has made it hard for me to work out regularly even though I know it’s best to stay active. It seems like we have time to do more things now, but I’m still working from home 5 days a week and have to wake up earlier to squeeze in that time. …
My Pandemic Life Update: 6 Months Later
It’s October 26th and it’s time for another life in the pandemic update. We are now almost at the end of 2020. I know it’s going to go by fast despite the fact that there’s not much difference in terms of the virus from where we started and the actual days can feel slow to …
My 5 Must-Have Products for Soothing Psoriasis on My Face
Having psoriasis on your face isn’t very common, but it does happen. I personally have been dealing with it for the past two years and still experience flare-ups here and there. It mostly affects my eyelids, the area around my nose and mouth, the sides of my face, and on the cheeks under my eyes. …
My Step-by-Step Shower Routine and Why it Matters
This is something that people might not know about me, but I hate taking showers. Of course, I still do it regularly because I dislike being dirty and smelly more than having to shower. I just loathe all the time and energy that it requires to be clean and make sure my skin and hair …
One Month in Quarantine
I originally started this entry on Tuesday, April 14th. I know it’s been a while since I’ve posted anything, but there has been a lot on my mind lately. I needed some time to sort out my thoughts. Ever since this pandemic started getting serious and spreading in California, I’ve been feeling so stuck …
How I Balance Life with 2 Different Autoimmune Disorders
I’ve always had issues with my skin, so when I found out that I was diagnosed with psoriasis, my first thought was “Crap, now I definitely will never have the perfect skin that I’ve always wanted”. Since I was a teenager, I have struggled with acne, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation from acne scars, and dark …
My Two-Year Journey to the Diagnosis of Lupus and Psoriasis
Before I start to explain my personal journey with lupus and psoriasis, I will need to give a little bit of background on what was going on prior to my diagnosis. It is a rather long story since it covers events that happened over the past 2 years, but I want to be thorough in …