Autobiography

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Hello, everyone! I have some bad news and some hopeful news to share with you all. So, in the middle of last year, 2024, I had started the process of getting on the Kidney Transplant List. My case was denied due to concerns of blood clots forming and killing the healthy Kidney that would have been transplanted. Cleveland Clinic surgeons denied my case, but University Hospital is going to think over my referral and give me a second opinion. Fingers Crossed. I know what you all are thinking. "Why did you wait so long in trying to get a Kidney Transplant"??!! Well, the long and the short of it is that 1) I did go through the process and was successful in getting put on the list back in 2016 and 2) I had way too much going on in my life at the time, so keeping on top of everything was difficult. When I first got my case accepted and was put on the Kidney Transplant List, I did everything that I was supposed to do, and the coordinator let me know that the only thing that they required of me was to check in with them as frequently as possible. I was super excited because the process to even be CONSIDERED for transplant surgery is extensive. I did all the blood work, finished the laundry list of checkups that the Kidney Transplant team of doctors wanted the results of, such as CT scans with and without contrast dye, to examine in order to determine if I was healthy enough for surgery. Thankfully, everything came back normal. Once the Kidney Transplant team reviewed my case and okayed it, I was told to just stay in touch and check in frequently. I did just that, only to be told a few months later that I was taken off of the Kidney Transplant list due to non-communication. This completely bummed me out, but I was too exhausted at the time to contest anything.
By Nautica Heddlestenabout a year ago in Chapters
CapCut
In today’s world, creating and sharing videos has become a popular way to connect with others. Whether you’re posting on social media, making a short film, or sharing memories with friends, having a good video editing tool is important. CapCut is one of the most popular and easy-to-use apps for video editing.
By Farhan Sayedabout a year ago in Chapters
TikTok banned in the United States
TikTok Ban in the United States: Latest Developments and Its Impact on the App In a notable development, the United States has entered a new phase in its confrontation with the app "TikTok," with the U.S. government imposing a full ban on the app in the country. This significant move, effective as of January 19, 2025, marks a decisive step in escalating tensions between the U.S. and China in the technology sector. The decision, announced late on the evening of January 18, 2025, represents a major escalation in the legal and political battle over national security and data protection.
By 💓 Pulse of Stories 💓about a year ago in Chapters
DYING BUT NOT QUITE DEAD, LIVING BUT NOT QUITE ALIVE
Hello, everyone! Let me start off by saying that this is NOT my first time attempting to start a Blog in order to help me cope with my medical condition(s), I just never gotten around to actually going through with making one. So, I would like to thank you all for having the patience with me and sticking around to read about my struggles with Chronic Kidney Disease and every new hurdle I have to overcome throughout the process.
By Nautica Heddlestenabout a year ago in Chapters
The 10-Legged Marine Crustacean
The ocean is home to some of the most amazing creatures on Earth. One fascinating group of animals living in the ocean is the 10-legged marine crustaceans. These creatures, commonly known as decapods (from the Greek words "deca" meaning ten and "pod" meaning feet), are a diverse group that includes crabs, lobsters, shrimp, and prawns. They are some of the most well-known and widely recognized marine animals.
By Farhan Sayedabout a year ago in Chapters
"O My Mother"
O My Mother O my mother, in your arms I lay, When dawn would break and night would sway. Your gentle touch, a soothing balm,
By Azra parveenabout a year ago in Chapters
A Lesson from the Collapse of the Soviet Union
A Lesson from the Collapse of the Soviet Union: How Does a Modern Empire Fall? The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 is considered one of the most significant events in modern history, marking the end of the Cold War and reshaping global power dynamics. The Soviet Union was a superpower spanning a vast territory of 15 republics, controlling much of Eastern Europe and Asia. Yet, this political and economic giant collapsed relatively suddenly. In this article, we will explore the factors that led to the collapse of the Soviet Union and how this collapse serves as a lesson for understanding the fall of modern empires.
By 💓 Pulse of Stories 💓about a year ago in Chapters
The Shadow Key
Deep within the heart of an ancient forest, hidden beneath a tangle of roots and whispers of forgotten legends, a young cartographer named Elara stumbles upon a strange artifact—a black, ornately carved key glowing faintly with an eerie blue light. The key seems to hum with an unearthly energy, and Elara, driven by curiosity, takes it despite an ominous warning etched into the stone beneath it: "The key chooses its bearer, but the path may undo them."
By daniela cortezabout a year ago in Chapters
Sometimes I wish, sometimes I hope, that I said it before.
I am proud of the way you tried, even when the world felt so heavy. I am proud of the way you smiled, even when your heart was breaking.
By MG210about a year ago in Chapters
Focus on What We Can Control: A Journey to Inner Peace
A Simple Exercise for Clarity Here’s a helpful way to navigate this: take a moment to reflect and write down: What you CAN control. What you CAN’T control.
By MG210about a year ago in Chapters
Blue Ghost and Resilience
Two private lunar landers, Blue Ghost and Resilience, have just been launched into space aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on January 15, 2025. Built by Firefly Aerospace and the Tokyo-based ispace, respectively, both landers are on ambitious missions to explore the moon. However, their journeys will be far from straightforward, with long, complex paths ahead before they touch down on the lunar surface. Here’s a breakdown of what the two landers will be doing in the coming weeks and months.
By Noorabout a year ago in Chapters
Groundbreaking Quantum Computing Discovery
Quantum computing, long seen as the future of technology, faces a massive hurdle: errors. However, an innovative breakthrough from Australian physicists is bringing us closer to solving this problem using a real-world version of Schrödinger's famous cat thought experiment. This new advancement could be the key to unlocking practical quantum computers, which rely on a quantum phenomenon known as "superposition."
By Noorabout a year ago in Chapters