Getting to know Zeva the Diva Besides being an adorable Chihuahua, I am also a working gal. I am a trained therapy dog. I was trained specifically for my former mom who passed away from cancer a year and a half ago. Before she passed she asked her friend to take me in because sheContinue reading “Get to know Zeva the Diva”
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The Disabled Diva’s Top 10 Travel Tips
The Disabled Diva’s Top Ten Travel Tips
Choosing the mode of transportation that will get you to your vacation destination without too much additional pain
Choosing how you will get there is just as important as picking your destination
Unpack Your Unrealistic Vacation Expectations
Living with multiple chronic conditions has changed many things in my life, including what I expect from a vacation. Psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and endometriosis often create havoc before, during, and after each trip. I may not be able to escape my conditions for a week, but I can still have a fabulous getaway by having realistic expectations. Here are five unrealistic vacation expectations and how I turned them around.
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Realistic Expectations
When making plans it is important to keep our conditions and limitations in mind at all times. It took me close to 10 years to accept my conditions and to begin planning my daily life around them and a few more years until I began planning outings and vacations with them in mind. Here are a few tips to help you plan your next getaway:
Vacation Downtime
In the past, I was on the go from the moment I left home to go on vacation until the moment I arrived home. After chronic illnesses entered my life, I began scheduling downtime prior to and following my trips. However, this was not enough after my condition progressed. In the past year, I haveContinue reading “Vacation Downtime”