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Category Archives: New York City
Anatomy of a Quarter-Life Crisis
“What do you want to do?” “I want to leave my job and I don’t want to resign my lease.” The second the words left my mouth I knew they were true. As scary as they were, those words had … Continue reading
Posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Health, Life, New York City
Tagged chronic illness, cystic fibrosis, mono, new york city, PTSD, quarter life crisis
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What to Do When You Lose Your Job
It was the moment every worker fears. I was called into my boss’ office and his face was wrinkled in worry. Oh god, what did I do wrong? “Erica, this isn’t easy for me to say and I’m so sorry … Continue reading
Posted in Journalism, New York City
Tagged country living magazine, elle decor, hearst, job hunt, job searching, journalism, laid off, layoff, losing your job, new york city, publishing, unemployment
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Where Are All the Decent Men?
Valentine’s Day got me thinking about men, natch. Despite being single for the majority of my life, I’m never bitter or angry on Valentine’s Day. I enjoy the celebration of love, though I would really love to get chocolates from … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Love, New York City
Tagged chivalry, downton abbey, feminism, love, men, new york city, relationships, respect, ryan gosling, sex, subway, valentine's day
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A Grown-Up New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is almost always a disappointment. I build it up way too much, hoping for an unforgettable, epic night of debauchery. Well, thanks to pounding alcohol like it’s the eve of Prohibition, I not only forget the night, … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Life, New York City
Tagged alcohol, champagne, Dick Clark, New Year's Eve, new york city, prohibition
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The Hospital from Hell: Part IV
After two nights in the Hospital from Hell I still had no idea what was going on or when I would be leaving. The typical treatment for a CF flare up is to get a PICC line inserted (I’ll explain what this … Continue reading
Posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Health, Hospital, New York City
Tagged ct scan, hospital, mount sinai hospital, new york city, PICC, shawshank redemption, tim robbins, x-ray
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The Hospital from Hell: Part III
All I wanted to do was sleep. But my new hospital roommate made that task impossible. She was a kind woman in her 40s from Colombia with a heart condition and the voice of Sofia Vergara. “You neeeeed da rrrrred … Continue reading
Posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Health, Hospital, New York City
Tagged cystic fibrosis, diabetes, disease, doctor, health, IV, medicine, mount sinai hospital, nurse
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The Hospital from Hell: Part II
I was wheeled into a hospital room occupied by five senior citizens screaming at each other. Dear God, help me. On second thought, maybe I’ll just suck up the pain and go home. Oxygen is overrated anyways. “Oops, this is the wrong … Continue reading
Posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Health, Hospital, New York City
Tagged celiac disease, cystic fibrosis, gluten-free, gluten-free diet, hospital, medicine, mount sinai hospital, queens
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The Hospital from Hell: Part I
Every breath felt like a needle stabbing into my lungs. The weight on my chest and back was unlike anything I’ve experienced. “Is this dress too summery?” my roommate asked, opening my bedroom door to model her outfit. I burst … Continue reading
Posted in Cystic Fibrosis, Health, Hospital, New York City
Tagged cystic fibrosis, hospital, morphine, mount sinai hospital, nyc, queens
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Bob Marley is a Life-Ruiner
It’s Bob Marley’s fault I left New York City. I was just minding my own business, strolling through Madison Square Park with my friend, when a nice young lady approached us about a free sample of Marley’s Mellow Mood drink. … Continue reading
Posted in New York City
Tagged bob marley, madison square park, mono, mononucleosis, new york city
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