Autobiography

DYING BUT NOT QUITE DEAD, LIVING BUT NOT QUITE ALIVE
Hello, everyone! Let me start off by saying that this is NOT my first time attempting to start a Blog in order to help me cope with my medical condition(s), I just never gotten around to actually going through with making one. So, I would like to thank you all for having the patience with me and sticking around to read about my struggles with Chronic Kidney Disease and every new hurdle I have to overcome throughout the process.
By Nautica Heddlestenabout a year ago in Chapters
The 10-Legged Marine Crustacean
The ocean is home to some of the most amazing creatures on Earth. One fascinating group of animals living in the ocean is the 10-legged marine crustaceans. These creatures, commonly known as decapods (from the Greek words "deca" meaning ten and "pod" meaning feet), are a diverse group that includes crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and prawns. They are some of the most well-known and widely recognized marine animals.
By Farhan Sayedabout a year ago in Chapters
"O My Mother"
O My Mother O my mother, in your arms I lay, When dawn would break and night would sway. Your gentle touch, a soothing balm,
By Azra parveenabout a year ago in Chapters
A Lesson from the Collapse of the Soviet Union
A Lesson from the Collapse of the Soviet Union: How Does a Modern Empire Fall? The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 is considered one of the most significant events in modern history, marking the end of the Cold War and reshaping global power dynamics. The Soviet Union was a superpower spanning a vast territory of 15 republics, controlling much of Eastern Europe and Asia. Yet, this political and economic giant collapsed relatively suddenly. In this article, we will explore the factors that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and how this collapse serves as a lesson for understanding the fall of modern empires.
By 💓 Pulse of Stories 💓about a year ago in Chapters
The Shadow Key
Deep within the heart of an ancient forest, hidden beneath a tangle of roots and whispers of forgotten legends, a young cartographer named Elara stumbles upon a strange artifact—a black, ornately carved key glowing faintly with an eerie blue light. The key seems to hum with an unearthly energy, and Elara, driven by curiosity, takes it despite an ominous warning etched into the stone beneath it: "The key chooses its bearer, but the path may undo them."
By daniela cortezabout a year ago in Chapters
Sometimes I wish, sometimes I hope, that I said it before.
I am proud of the way you tried, even when the world felt so heavy. I am proud of the way you smiled, even when your heart was breaking.
By MG210about a year ago in Chapters
Focus on What We Can Control: A Journey to Inner Peace
A Simple Exercise for Clarity Here’s a helpful way to navigate this: take a moment to reflect and write down: What you CAN control. What you CAN’T control.
By MG210about a year ago in Chapters
Blue Ghost and Resilience
Two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost and Resilience, have just been launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 15, 2025. Built by Firefly Aerospace and the Tokyo-based ispace, respectively, both landers are on ambitious missions to explore the moon. However, their journeys will be far from straightforward, with long, complex paths ahead before they touch down on the lunar surface. Here’s a breakdown of what the two landers will be doing in the coming weeks and months.
By Noorabout a year ago in Chapters
Groundbreaking Quantum Computing Discovery
Quantum computing, long seen as the future of technology, faces a massive hurdle: errors. However, an innovative breakthrough from Australian physicists is bringing us closer to solving this problem using a real-world version of Schrödinger's famous cat thought experiment. This new advancement could be the key to unlocking practical quantum computers, which rely on a quantum phenomenon known as "superposition."
By Noorabout a year ago in Chapters
The Story of Amal, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
In a quiet moment of the night, Amal sat reflecting on her life, burdened by the weight of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She described these intrusive thoughts as dark clouds hovering over her mind, arriving uninvited and trapping her in an endless cycle of fears. Thoughts about her children, about potential dangers surrounding them, and about things that might never happen—but which she could vividly imagine as though they were real.
By Yasminaabout a year ago in Chapters
The Ultimate Guide to Travel Hacks: Save Money, Time, and Stress
1. Booking Hacks: Save Big on Flights and Accommodations A. Flexible Booking Strategies Fly on Off-Peak Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays often have the cheapest flights. Travel During Shoulder Seasons: Visiting destinations just before or after their peak season saves money and avoids crowds. Be Flexible with Airports: Search for flights from nearby airports or smaller hubs for better deals. B. Use Fare Comparison Tools Flight Aggregators: Use platforms like Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak to compare fares across multiple airlines. Set Price Alerts: Monitor fare drops by setting alerts on apps like Hopper or Skyscanner. C. Book Accommodations Smartly Use Loyalty Programs: Hotel chains like Marriott, Hilton, and IHG offer reward points for future stays. Consider Alternative Lodging: Use Airbnb, Vrbo, or hostels for budget-friendly stays. Last-Minute Deals: Apps like HotelTonight offer discounted rates for same-day bookings.
By Mr Aliabout a year ago in Chapters
Major Study Links 15 Factors to Early Dementia Risk
while dementia is tons extra commonplace in older adults, masses of thousands of people are diagnosed with young-onset dementia (YOD) every year, and an intensive examine published in 2023 sheds a few massive mild on why.
By John Williamabout a year ago in Chapters