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Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 119

June 26, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone is staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I learned that my favorite cupcake shop is coming back, finished “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” and seriously started thinking about getting a tattoo. Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Twenty-Seven (6/17/22) Went to Push to Walk!It’s 90 degrees and humid. … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 119

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 118

June 17, 2022 ~ Val ~ 2 Comments

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I watched hella NBA and NHL playoffs, edited a dissertation chapter draft, and then sent it in to my advisor! Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Twenty (6/10/22) Went to Push to Walk! Tried a new gizmo that’s like … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 118

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 117

June 12, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I watched hella sports, finally went back to Push to Walk, and finished writing the bulk of a rough draft of a dissertation chapter! Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Thirteen (6/3/22) Went to Push to Walk for the … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 117

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 116

June 5, 2022 ~ Val ~ 2 Comments

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I waited out my covid quarantine after my symptoms mostly went away, binged the new “Stranger Things” episodes, and got back into the swing of dissertation writing! Daily summaries below! Day Eight Hundred and Six (5/27/22) Woke up at 4:30am. … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 116

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 115

May 29, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone is staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I went to Jersey City, quite liked it, but then got covid. I know, after eight hundred days of being cautious, I finally got covid, but I was vaccinated and boosted, so I’m doing all right now. Daily summaries … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 115

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 113

May 14, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! This week, I got a haircut, practiced vocals after a long break, and broke out the shorts because it’s starting to feel like spring! Daily summaries below! Day Seven Hundred and Eighty-Five (5/6/22) Went to Push to Walk! My legs were super jittery maybe on account of all the rain? My poor trainer … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 113

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 112

May 14, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I finished up a non-dissertation draft essay, witnessed two glorious Mets games, and watched some playoff hockey. Daily summaries below! Day Seven Hundred and Seventy-Eight (4/29/22) Went to Push to Walk! Did some handcycling.Realized I should’ve included a couple of … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 112

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 111

April 30, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I started using an air fryer, submitted my re-enrollment application, and watched hella Mets games. Daily summaries below! Day Seven Hundred and Seventy-One (4/22/22) Went to Push to Walk! It was nice out, so I got to do a bit … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 111

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 110

April 24, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I tried a handcycle for the first time, did karaoke for the first time this year, and went outside multiple times! Daily summaries below! Day Seven Hundred and Sixty-Four (4/15/22) Went to Push to Walk and tried a handcycle for … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 110

Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 109

April 16, 2022 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Greetings, Internet! I hope everyone’s staying as safe and sane as can be. This week, I started back at Push to Walk, went to my first live concert of the year, and watched hella baseball. Daily summaries below! Day Seven Hundred and Fifty-Seven (4/8/22) Called my father to wish him a happy birthday.Zoomed into a … Continue reading Self-Isolation Diaries – Week 109

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(Medieval) History PhD, Princeton (2025). Wheelchair user since 2008. Bylines in The New York Times, PopSugar, and Healthline.

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