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Seizures can happen to anyone. According to a study published by researchers at the CDC, almost 1 in 100 people has active epilepsy. Seizures can also happen to people who do not have seizure disorder or epilepsy. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 10 people has had a seizure. Movies portray…
AWS Summit NYC 2018: What’s in a Cloud?
Last week, I attended AWS Summit NYC 2018 at Javits Center in New York City. While I’ve attended tech conferences in the past, this was the first technical industry-driven conference. AWS Summits happen all over the world, and are free to attend! What’s AWS? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud computing platform. Amazon launched the…
5 Best NYC Dessert Spots (Manhattan)
Looking for sweet dessert spots for your visit to New York City? Look no further! Here’s a list of NYC dessert recommendations, Manhattan Edition! It’s no secret that I love desserts and sweets, and will squeeze in any excuse to get my hands on some adorable pastries. I also noticed while writing my birthday post…
Birthday is for Sushi and Cake
Birthday is for Sushi and Cake. This is birthday law. It’s the one day of the year where calories from cake don’t count! I asked Dr. Atkins. It’s true! Get ready for some foodgasms!! Ok all jokes aside, I was not sure at all how my actual birthday was going to turn out. I’d kind…
#DigitalNomad: 20+ Websites to Find Remote Work
As we ascend further into realm of Digitalization and Tech, there is one aspect quickly becoming outdated in many industries: Working Strictly Onsite. With increasing number of companies embracing flexible work arrangements including flexible hours and remote work, companies are redefining what it means to be an “full-benefits employee.” One big thing I look for…
The Bridge, the Walk, the Beach: Week in San Francisco
In the beginning of May, my boyfriend and I flew in to San Francisco for a week to participate in 13th Annual Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Walk. As many of you know, I am an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Survivor, a topic I write about on this blog semi-frequently. Every May, The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation,…
Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe
Feel like getting some hearty prep-and-dump slow-cooker meals under your culinary belt? Not a very good cook, but want to eat in more to save money or eat healthier? My Slow Cooker Turkey Chili recipe is your answer! Welcome to Cook with Hiro 😉 If I can make it, you know it has to be…
Let It Go: Frozen the Musical
A few weeks ago, a friend from middle school came to visit NYC for a conference and asked if I was interested in hanging out. We ended up meeting up for the first time since 2004, and spent almost the whole weekend together, which included a YOLO last-minute purchase of Frozen: The Broadway Musical tickets.…
April Nineteenth Two Thousand Eleven
When I first came to, it was as though I was floating up to the surface of a pool. I felt weightless, slowly being pulled up into the world of the living from the soundless depths of water. I wanted to go back. It was so peaceful down there. So dark and peaceful. Here… Here was…