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!
Tag Archives: birthday
Daddy’s Girl
I can sum up my relationship with my dad with one story. A story that still brings me to tears when I think about it: May 1st, 2011 was the day of my first full marathon. It was also my … Continue reading
Posted in Anecdotes, Fitness, Marathon Mondays, Misc, Running
Tagged birthday, compassion, dad, dad's birthday, daddy, daddy's girl, emotional, father, father's day, health, love, marathon, motivation, perseverance, run, running, senior prom, strength, support
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Happy Birthday, Mom
Today is a very special day. Why? Because today is my mom’s birthday. Let me tell you a bit about my mom: This is the woman who dedicated her life to making me feel less lonely. Last year, when my … Continue reading
Posted in Anecdotes, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Misc, Uncategorized
Tagged being sick, birthday, compassion, discouragement, emotional, health, hidradenitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, love, mom, mommy, sickness, story, strength, support
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Expectations of Getting Older vs. Reality
Every year, around the time of my birthday, I like to spend time reflecting on where I am in my life at the moment. I compare it to where I had imagined I’d be and try to gain some perspective … Continue reading
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Tagged 24, birthday, change, college, discouragement, emotional, expectations, honesty, love, unexpected
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AIPooja: Seeking Wellness through Disease 