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Author Archives: erinparker75
Erin, Endometriosis. Endometriosis, Erin.
We are about to be well acquainted. In February, my last round of blood tests had come back saying that my hormones were normal but I was low on Vitamin D. The doctor told me to take 10,000 IUs of … Continue reading
Posted in Endometriosis
Tagged anxiety, blood tests, cortisol, cramps, cycles, depression, disease, doctor, Dr. Mangal, endometriosis, gynecologist, hormones, insomnia, pain, uterus
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No comprENDO
I could have chosen “Life with Endometriosis” or “A Girl and Endometriosis” or “Living With A Chronic Disease”, but those all sound terribly bleak. I’m happy with my choice. In case you didn’t know, I bought a first class ticket … Continue reading
Posted in Endometriosis
Tagged chronic disease, disease, doctors, endometriosis, ovaries, period, rectum
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Point/Counterpoint with Marissa and Erin – the ghost chronicles
Marissa: So I went to his place last night to watch GOT-the usual. And when I get there he has his gun sitting out. I was like “Umm….Are we playing Russian roulette again?” And he says no, when he came home earlier … Continue reading
Posted in random things
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Point/Counterpoint with Marissa and Erin
Just a glimpse into our daily gchats. This is why we need our own reality show… Marissa: I think I should become a Professional Namer. “Marissa! We need a name for a show about horses that is targeted at men.” … Continue reading
Drug Suitcase
I’ve lamented the perils of online dating before on the ol’ blog, especially the treacherous waters where the OKCupid sharks circle hungrily around their prey. But this one…this one my friends…takes the cake. Now, because I’m a lady, I will … Continue reading
Posted in dating, My Life
Tagged arizona state, attorney, birthday, bulldog, concert, dates, dating, dog, drugs, e-pipe, edm, ex girlfriend, flamenco, guitar, latin, lawyer, long island iced teas, musician, okcupid, online dating, red flag, spanish
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Leaving India in my dust
Greg’s Indian cell phone buzzes at 4:45AM and wakes us up. It’s our rickshaw driver letting us know he’s waiting outside. Oh sweet lord baby Jesus Ganesha and all that is holy! There are many gods. We throw everything together … Continue reading
Amma’s Ashram in India (Part 2)
Once inside the ashram, I am surprised to see it’s mostly Westerners. Wasn’t expecting that. We head to the information window and I’m feeling very Eat, Pray, Love all of the sudden. As we fill out our paperwork, I’m wondering … Continue reading
Amma’s Ashram in India (Part 1)
We were planning to spend our last days in Varkala, but our 2nd day there we learn that the Communist Party of India (official name) is planning a 48 hour strike and all public transport will be shut down. This … Continue reading
Varkala pt 2
Nighttime is my favorite in Kerala. The bars and restaurants turn into an ambient lighting paradise, with thousands of fairy lights strung on the branches of trees that grow straight into the restaurants. Like tree houses for adults. Lounge music … Continue reading
Erin's Guide to Living 