Welcome to AIPooja!
My name is Pooja, and I am trying to keep my head above water while balancing disease, wellness, and graduate school. Continually learning and growing, with no end in sight. I hope you find something you can relate to here!
Category Archives: Misc
Tat-two Year Anniversary
I never saw myself as the kind of person who would get a tattoo–in fact, I saw myself as the person who would never get a tattoo. I hadn’t even considered it until a certain phrase crept into my head. … Continue reading
Posted in Anecdotes, Misc
Tagged being sick, change, conozca su valor, discouragement, emotional, health, know your worth, love, marathon, motivation, perseverance, story, success, tattoo, value, worth, wrist tattoo
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A Stranger Can Change Your Life
You never know how a random trip to the gym can affect you. I’m going to share the story of a stranger who unknowingly shed so much light upon me. Her blind faith in me has changed my life. When … Continue reading
Posted in Anecdotes, Fitness, Misc, Running, Uncategorized
Tagged change, compassion, emotional, faith, fitness, friend, future children, gym, help, kindness, life, love, motivation, personal trainer, positivity, stranger, thanks, trainer
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“Just Pin the Sandwich onto Your Pants.”
This isn’t a story of boy meets girl, but you should know upfront, this is a love story. This is the story of the lengths a family will go to in order to make sure their loved one is fed. … Continue reading
58 Inches*
These past six months have changed me forever. Six months ago, I would sit with my mom and cry until I was out of tears and gasping for breath. I cried for many reasons, but one of them–a major one–was … Continue reading
The Paleo Diet
Tomorrow, I’ll be starting the Paleo Diet. Here’s a basic breakdown of what the diet entails: The only difference is that I will also be giving up the Nightshades as well, which includes potatoes, tomatoes, capsicum, eggplant, tomatillos, paprika, cayenne, … Continue reading
Sick People are Gross
Warning: Some of this post is gross. When I was younger, I was legitimately afraid of people with orthopedic casts. I was convinced that they were going to use the plaster on their arms to hurt me, so I just … Continue reading
Posted in Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Misc
Tagged being sick, compassion, gross, love, story
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AIPooja: Seeking Wellness through Disease 