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

Comments

[jodi]

P.S. I am located in NYC, but will be traveling to Portland and Seattle from the 12th-19th if anyone in that area would like to be a part of my portrait project.

[jodi]

aww, man, my first comment didn't post.

it went something like this:

oh, sara, good luck with the move and have a great time on your trip!

and thank you so much for posting a link to my portrait project!! if anyone is interested in participating, please contact me at jodimckeephotography@gmail.com. also, i am trying to think of a good name for this project. any ideas???

p.s. the top photo was taken by my friend, gabi helfert. =)

[millicent]

Fabulous idea, Jodi...& your first portrait is indeed a winner!! Sara--here comes a whole new chapter in your life!!!

[RA Guy]

Have a safe move and have a safe trip! I know that we will all be waiting to hear about your wonderful adventures and about your new life and job in Baltimore!!! We'll try to hold down the RA-fort until your return :)

[Jeff]

Safe travels. See you soon!

[sara]

Jodi- thanks for correcting the photo credit (obviously if you were in it, you didn't take it, duh). I love all the photos you have taken so far of the Sick Chick Club and am so happy to have discovered your other photographs as well! I can't wait to see how your project continues, and can't wait to catch up with you about it in person!

M- thanks, as always!!!! Can't wait to see you soon.

Ra Guy- I have NO doubt that you will hold down the RA fort just fine while I'm on hiatus! In fact, you'll probably create some whole other interface to benefit us all while I'm away! We are so lucky to have you out here with us. I'll definitely let you know how everything goes- and will try to take some good pics to document it all, too.
Jeff- can't wait to see you and C! thanks for the good wishes.

[Shiri]

Sara, the Buckle Me Up! page isn't totally clear. Is the Sick Chick Club just for RA-ladies or other disease-y gals, too?

[arthritisreliefhelp]

I wish you safe travel ! Good luck

[Teri]

WOW. Could this be for me? I have chronic osteo-arthritis and have landed a few jobs and then....fired. As soon as they see the back brace they think I'll try some game like sueing them for my condition. I also have ADD and don't have a college degree. I love fashion and shoes and wear these things to compensate for my malaise. Is this really a club for women/girls living with various types of physical ailments? All I want is a job to make me more confident on stage doing my great love--stand up comedy. They have a stool on stage--always! I need a day job. If you guys are for real, I'd love to join and find out what others have done to get what they want.

[Keith - Arthritis]

I packed my last job in a few years back when I realised they had only employed me to keep up their government disabled quota!

Worked out for the best in the end as I now run my own websites from the comfort of my own home.

[sara]

Shiri- absolutely it is for any type of autoimmune/serious disease or condition. The disease may be different, but many of the issues are not. At the moment, all the NYC members do have RA, but it would be great to expand, so to speak...

ARH: Thanks so much!

Teri- absolutely. Osteoarthritis is different from rheumatoid arthritis, but it sounds like many of the issues you are facing as a result are very similar to what those of us with autoimmune forms of arthritis go through. hang in there!

Keith- love hearing how things have turned around for the best! Good for you!