The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Some housecleaning before I head to the Middle East:

 
Well, I am all moved in!  For the most part it went well, and except for a few bruises and slightly achy finger joints and feet, I am (knock on wood) feeling pretty OK from it all, which is a good thing since I leave for Egypt TOMORROW! 

While I'm away, the first of the Web MD series will go up on September 3rd.  Here's the link so that you can check it out...hopefully it'll be good!  I haven't seen it at all, so have no idea what the end result will be.

My latest article is up at MyRACentral.com, along with another great comic strip by Jane Samborski, so go over there and check it out!

Lastly, I will be checking in on my Facebook page as I'm able to in Egypt and Jordan, so if you are interested in getting updates about how I'm faring on my trip, make sure to check my Facebook page ove the next two weeks!

Hope you all have a wonderful end of Summer, and I'll be back soon.

Sara

OK, so I lied...

...when I said I wouldn't be posting for a bit, but here are a few quick media updates: 

Awhile back, I was interviewed for an article by Connie Brichford for Everydayhealth.com about dealing with RA on the job, and it has just come out. Check it out here!  I was also interviewed for an upcoming article on managing RA during the holidays.  I'll let you know once it's up!

Last but not least, my Web MD documentary will be airing in four parts beginning in September (I will be traveling and probably won't be able to see it, either!)

So stay tuned. . . you never know where else I might show up!

Comic Strip #21: The Specter of RA

Check out my latest article at MyRACentral.com and let me know how you feel about the 'r' word.
(It may take me a bit to respond to comments, but I read them all and will reply asap!)

Sick Chick Club NYC and a few updates. . .

Sick Chick Club Update


 
Photo by Sick Chick Club NYC member Jodi McKee

This past Thursday night, three Sick Chicks got together at Nooch in Chelsea for some cocktails, mocktails and thai treats (sadly, one of our crew wasn't able to make it, but she was there in spirit!). For me, it was bittersweet as it was my last Sick Chick NYC gathering, and I will really miss seeing the awesome and inspiring women I have recently met through it, but know that'll we'll stay in touch- thank god for the internet, right?

And, if you are in the Baltimore area, let me know as we already have a small contingent in the works, and once I'm firmly settled in, I will be arranging a Sick Chick Baltimore Happy Hour to keep the movement going.

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Say 'RA'

Check out Sick Chick Jodi Mckee's new portrait project!  Jodi is a fantastic photographer and is using her creative talents to fight back against the invisible nature of autoimmune disorders by taking portraits of those of us with these often hidden diseases.  She writes,  'I want to give a face to these diseases to inform my friends and family at least, and the world at best, that we really aren't "too young to have that" and that even though we "don't look sick," we are. And we need your care and support.'

I was lucky enough to be the kick-off portrait for her project (and damn, did she make me look good!), and she is looking for others who would like to volunteer to become a part of it. To learn more and volunteer, check out Jodi's project on here and help spread the word about her endeavor! The more buzz, the better.

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My Life in Numbers

Days left at my old job: 4.5
Days left as a New Yorker: 11
Days left till I am an official resident of Baltimore: 14
Days left till I depart for Egypt and Jordan: 20
Days left till I begin my new job: 43
Days left till I resume normal blogging activity: 45 (estimated)

Bear with me through the move and my trip!  With everything going on, I'm not able to devote the time or brain space to blogging, but I will be much better once I am finally settled in at the end of September.  I will try to post as much as possible, even while I'm in the Middle East, so please keep checking in here or, better yet, on my facebook page for updates.

Have a fabulous August, and I'll see you in another city!

Sara