musings of a multipotentialite
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…
As we ascend further into realm of Digitalization and Tech, there is one aspect quickly becoming outdated in many industries: Working Strictly Onsite.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…
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…
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? There’s a reason why this show has been airing consistently for almost 20 years now. Most people would, if given a chance. But for most people, it’s a “dream” and not a feasible reality. Let’s get real; how many of you, without winning the lottery or finding a long…
So I read a lot. And it sounds expensive, because books are really expensive in the US, but in truth, I barely spent any money last year on books. There are so many ways to get free books LEGALLY, and I’m here to spill the beans, having compiled over 2 dozen ways to read for free…
Three weeks ago, I took my first dose of Methtrexate (MTX), a chemotherapy agent, and an immuno-suppresant drug, after months of persistent, debilitating chronic pain. It had begun in my foot early spring. By the time I started the drug, the pain had spread to my shoulder, elbow, multiple fingers, hips, and jaw. In beginning of…
I used to be that student who started an assignment at 12AM the night before it was due, finished it at some wee hour of dawn, and submitted it to more or less make an A. Once my brain was snipped at and poked around a bit, that part of me was no more. I…
This year’s hashtag/motto for Brain Injury Association of America‘s Brain Injury Awareness Month is #NotAloneInBrainInjury. The campaign for 2016~2017 is “Not Alone“: The Not Alone campaign provides a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of people with brain injuries and their families. The campaign also lends itself…
After my last post, I was contacted by a few people who were interested in learning about Executive Function Disorder. This post is about this elusive disorder, which could make doing work, getting organized, and being motivated very difficult, and my experience over the past few years in learning to accommodate to it. So what exactly IS…
My diagnosis of “Executive Function Disorder” after brain surgery and brain injury.