Dia De Los Muertos & Happy Blog Birthday!

                                                                 HELLO!!
I want to back to posting at least twice a month here, On Nov 2th was Dia De Los Muertos & I wanted to show My readers my family does it, Why we do it,  Update how I have been feeling also!

On Nov 2th was Dia De Los Muertos & I kinda wanted to take you along for the ride with me & my family,while we went to go see My Great-Grandma at her grave. my Dad got off work early & took us to the Cemetery before it got really packed, Always GO EARLY! since we Live in Texas, a lot of Latinos Like us go see family, some spend all day there. I had already made my Pumpkin at home & Painted it But I wanted to get some flowers & Something  that said Grandma, And around There people sell flowers & pumpkins all for this day, I brought a purple wreath That also has a sign that says "Grandma"

My purple wreath,(she loved Purple) 

together! 

My Pumpkin With Cross all over it! 

ME! 

See how people do all types of stuff for Dia De Los Muertos. 

I may try making something like this next year but My pumpkin will be white. 

A lot of people put of Flowers & baskets filled with flowers. 

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The skulls were commonly kept as trophies and displayed during the rituals to symbolize death and rebirth.

We also have Nov 1th is to honor Children & babies, mostly It's Called "Day of the Innocents" & It's also called "Day of the Little Angels" In Mexico, you take toys & stuff the child loved & Nov 2th is to honor adults & you take flowers make sure to see visit the grave,sometimes you take stuff they liked & food, sodas, drinks, We just take flowers & see her & talk about her.
A lot of people think, Latinos have Dia De Los Muertos, because it's Our Halloween, It's Not. It means more then that, It's a time to remember our Lost ones & get together as family, for us It will always be about family! 
How have I been feeling? 
I have been ok, It's cold here in Texas. I'm trying to get use to the cold weather again. I finally got My Topical drops Pennsaid, it works very Good! Besides icy hot & my normal pain medicines.
Yesterday was My Blog's anniversary! it's been 4 YEARS! HAPPY 4 years blog BIRTHDAY!! WHOO HOOO!! 
Since I have had this blog! where has the time gone! WOW! I'm so happy to have met so many & get the word about Still's disease, fibromyalgia & Rheumatoid arthritis,IBS & sjogren's syndrome & Asthma. They are all so close to my heart & fighting these diseases daily is tough for me but with God & my wonderful Blog! & my family & dear Friends & followers! I have done it, I hope to keep writing my blog & share it still with You, This blog has helped me to keep the faith! & live more on faith.
we have Thanksgiving coming up this week, Please stay warm & REST in between eating & watching football, Since Thanksgiving at home, I can rest in my own room, maybe do a little shopping if my pain doing well.
I'll update y'all soon, I hope! Thank you so much reading! :) & sorry, I have been gone & kinda busy, OH! I'm seeing my Rhumy tomorrow, So we will see how everything goes!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!! & God Bless!
I leave you a bit of what Winter means to me, besides Christmas & Thanksgiving! 

                                                              Keep the FAITH!
                                                                          Xo Pam 

Answering 30 Things About My Chronic illness & update!

   Hi, My Great Readers!!

               Oh I have missed you all!!

Writing a Fashion blog is Kinda tough because I need to stay on ONE topic But I DO Love it! & here I can do what I WANT!!
I wanted to do something for You all TO get to know me some MORE! If Your a New Follower Or Just want to know More about My illness and ME! I'm doing

      30 Things About My Chronic illness 

1. The illness I live with is:Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Fibromyalgia,(Fibro) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) & Sjogren's Syndrome & Still's Disease.  

2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: RA in March 2009 & IBS in 2005 & Still's disease in 2011 & Sjogrens Syndrome in 2011 & Fibro Jan 2010

3. But I had symptoms since: I was 11 With my IBS & After I diagnosed with it. I had always Had Little Pains here and there & I didn't like to be hugged tight since I was 7 But when I was 13 They got worse.

4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: everything!! from what I do daily to even going shopping.

5. Most people assume: That All the Diseases I got are so EASY! when My Life is Harder for me Then It has ever been! 

6. The hardest part about mornings are: My stiffness

7. My favorite medical TV show is: HOUSE! To me, It's real because Everyone case is DIFFERENT! No body is the same and it shows that! 

8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is: my ipod! I need my music & My email! I need it! 

9. The hardest part about nights are: sleeping because of My back pain! 

10. Each day I take 11 pills & 2 vitamins. (No comments, please) I also take a shot For My Still's Disease and It's once a Day
11. Regarding alternative treatments I: know some creams are That come on TV are so fake & don't even Work! I don't like to See those Because I feel Like they are saying My Diseases are FAKE! & it's NOT! 

12. If I had to choose between an invisible illness or visible I would choose: Invisible illness Because I know My disease already..

13. Regarding working and career: I can't really work because My diseases cause me so much pain & I can't Stand too much or I can't sit to much & with My fibro, I can't think Very fast even if I'm just at home talking to family,I'm Like What was I saying? & i'm very Forgetful,I know if My bosses told me to do this and That! I would lose my Job... And I'm always Tired. I can't even Babysit anyone.. I mean, I cry so hard somedays because I wish I could.. NO one Knows how bad I want to WORK! but I can't! 
I want to go to College But I can't right now,I hope After I feel a Little better. My Mom Helps me a lot to keep my Mind Sharp. 

14. People would be surprised to know: I was Homeshcooled My whole Life! & I loved iT! 

15. The hardest thing to accept about my new reality has been: That I can't work, & my diseases cause Many food allergies & I can't eat what I WANT! 

16. Something I never thought I could do with my illness that I did was: Start a Blog & take shots! 

17. The commercials about my illness: are so Messed up! get some REAL People with the Diseases Please! 

18. Something I really miss doing since I was diagnosed is: being pain- free

19. It was really hard to have to give up: My Dream of being a Chef & sports.

20. A new hobby I have taken up since my diagnosis is: Painting & blogging 

21. If I could have one day of feeling normal again I would: Cook & eat what I WANT! 

22. My illness has taught me: to ask For help & TO love life more.

23. Want to know a secret? One thing people say that gets under my skin is: When You tell  people Your not feeling well &They still want to you to do stuff or When people Say, Why are You resting all The time? Or Why Do You take so many medicines?

24. But I love it when people:care about What I have Or when they do nice stuff for me because I'm in pain.

25. My favorite motto, scripture, quote that gets me through tough times is: ^"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." ~ Romans 8:28, I feel That I will get a little Better but It's all In God's time And I will go to College But It's in God's Time. 

26. When someone is diagnosed I’d like to tell them: everything will get Better because You will find that one Medicine that will help You with Pain & it will Get better. 

27. Something that has surprised me about living with an illness is: How Emotional I have gotten.

28. The nicest thing someone did for me when I wasn’t feeling well was: bring me some Pink flowers & food from Whataburger! 

29. I’m involved with Invisible Illness Week because: I have five invisible illnesses And I want People to know what they are! 

30. The fact that you read this list makes me feel: Happy! 
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I have been ok. feeling pain now Only in the Morning And At Nights but now That The weather is changing here I'm feeling More pain today.. -_-. Well, My health so far has been ok. No big Things Happening health wise! besides Pharmacies are running out of My medicines 3 of them are on Short supply so i'm Worried about That But I'm praying that God Will keep me With Them.
I have to go get Ready for bed! & Church tomorrow!
XOXO Pam <3 nbsp="nbsp" p="p">

"Our entire life consists ultimately in accepting ourselves as we are."
                                                    ~ Jean Anouilh

Who's the true Olympian?? & MORE!

Hello,EVERYONE! 

I hope You are all Having a Good Week! It's FRIDAY!! :)
WHOO HOO!!!
Make sure, you head off to My Other Blog & read my Olympics Post! are you ready for them? "Olympic Wear!" to Fashion Love by Pam

I was on USA today's Websites Then I started reading this Story about Shannon Boxx Who plays for United States women's national soccer team! and will be playing in London! 
but the big deal, why I'm tell Sharing this with you, is That Shannon was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome in 2002. Sjogren's syndrome, you may recall, is the same condition that tennis great Venus Williams was diagnosed with in August of last year. When Boxx was diagnosed with Sjogren's syndrome, she was informed that she had an increased risk of developing other autoimmune conditions too. And she did. In 2007, Boxx was diagnosed with lupus. So far, her lupus is reportedly mild and she has managed the condition with medication and by making some adjustments to her schedule. Even so, in the past 5 years, Boxx has started almost every game for the national team. As you watch Olympic coverage, remember her name, Shannon Boxx. Go Shannon! Bring home the gold for Team USA! 
This is the story in USA Today
She's a true Olympian, In my book.
it just proves that Olympians are real people. I feel so sad for her also, Because I know her pain even thought she has all in her life,she's still playing, I will keep her in my prayers! 


Well, Jerry (AKA Person who Gives me My shots) is back!
 I'm happy about that, I saw him on Monday,I got shots on the right part of my back, & my left arm.
Then I have been resting a Lot because of My carpel Tunnel as Been bothering me, a lot more!
 my Aunt Came in from Out of town & we went to go see her.
oh I almost forgot! Dad took me out to For a Father & daughter Date at California Pizza. I'll post some photos Below.
My summer has been really good so far and I still have my back pain & arm Pain but I'm learning to Deal with it.


as you all know, People with  RA or Lupus or arthritis Shouldn't really be outside in the Sun, well I found a App That is a UV Detector! for the sun's rays and Will tell you if It's high or low. So it's Really Cool. :) 
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I hope You have a Good weekend!
Have Friday!
God Bless!
-Pam <3

Quote of the Day!

"Victory is won not in miles but in inches. Win a little now, hold your ground, and later, win a little more."

~ Louis L'Amour

Our Pizza! 

My Salad! it was SO GOOD! the dressing was blue Cheese!