GOUT with one kidney

 If you do not know, my husband only has one kidney which puts him around stage 2-3 kidney disease and let me tell you what. Gout is no joke. If you do not know what gout is, it is where your uric acid and crystals cannot escape the body because your body cannot get rid of it and it attacks your joints causing you pain the the point you cannot even more or anything. 

Everything hurts and it makes life difficult. It can attack the hands, knees, ankles, toes, fingers, knuckles, elbows, ribs, back, arms, legs, pretty much anywhere it can get into and it will put you down.

 With gout, you get these things called Tophi's which are the gout crystals coming to the surface of your skin and you can see them. They look like white blisters however, they can pop randomly if you knock it onto something and the one thing they are prone to doing is becoming infected and draining. 

Gout is nothing to play with. One day you are feeling fine and able to move and walk, the next, you are down in so much pain you cannot handle it begging for relief. 

They switched my husband's Allopurinol and it made everything worst. They bumped him up to 300 and his flare ups have been much worst but once he stopped taking them it got a little bit better. He is also on Colchicine everyday because nothing is helping it. He is also on prednisone daily and a few other medications but none of it is really helping.

They are trying to get him approved for Krystexxa through insurance which is an infusion that helps break down and clear out the uric acid. This pretty much will give his life back but the thing is with this is that they give you a steroid and allergy medications every treatment to help your body fight it. Not only that it is every two weeks you have to go through it. 

We have learned that fish and seafood is not your friend along with a lot of other foods. Tart of Cherry can help with it also and that black walnut can help it also. Be sure to keep things like Nerve which is a roll on tincture oh an supposedly anything with cayenne pepper tincture can help also. 

Heating pad is your friend so is elevation. Ice can cause a lot more pain and be sure take it easy and rest. Oh and things that support you such as a a bed rail that can help you sit up, some kind of urinal because getting up to go to the bathroom is sometimes difficult some kind of wide toed shoe, and a shoe that is easy to get on and off. 

Be sure to stay hydrated because uric acid leaves through peeing so body armors and water and green tea is good for this.

You also may need help so be sure to reach out when you need it and make sure you have a good support system.

 I'm always  have to be the runner to help because he can't do it and he needs to eat and he needs his urinal cleaned. His flare ups last a few days to a week or two and then he is good for a while and then he is back down about a month or 2 later. 

Flare ups are nothing to play with and they can put a person down for days at a time.

Black Box Movie Prime video

I was trying to watch this but ended up watching the Black Box movie about aliens and the planes. 

However this movie is about a man who got into a car accident and he has amnesia and he cannot remember who he is and forgets a lot of things and so he ends up going to doctors to try to get help.

 His daughter is also having to remind him of everything because he forgets and his wife died in the accident and his life is in shambles however he ends up using a machine called black box and they help him to relive memories and moments. 

It is a hypnotizing machine and once he enters the safe room he cannot go out of the room or she can't bring him back. From there he is given a watch to go through his memories and let me tell you they are all kinds of messed up and horrid and not really what happened. This series is a horror and psychological one so we never know what is going to happen next when he goes into the black box. 

This series is worth the watch.

**SPOILER**

Nolan was pronounced brain dead and then someone else came in and took over his body however we believe that Nolan wants his body back and is what is trying to take him out and why he can't remember because in every dream, there is someone or something that is discombobulated trying to choke him and knock him out and or unconscious.  It was because the doctor put her son somehow into Nolan's body and mind by downloading his data and putting the conscience in Nolan body. He has been dead for 2 years and Nolan has been brain dead  6 month prior after the accident and so she used Nolan.

Black Box| Flight 298 Movie 2026

 Black Box is a horror movie about how people are on a plane and some kind of outbreak happens. It starts with a severe thunderstorm that is not your normal storm. It has lights flashing in the sky and only certain people can see it. 

When they see it, they start bleeding and things happen including death, electronic malfunction and engulfing the plane in which is leads to aliens taking over the plane.

 The alien then takes over all that is living and the people become it even the dead ones. They then end up landing and everyone is infected when they get off the plane after they mimic real humans. 

This movie is a good one if you are into horror sci-fi type movies. I hope there is a part two because it pretty much ended with guy getting arrested and trying to explain to the military what happened. I watched this black box thinking it was the series so be mindful. This is the movie. 

War Machine Movie

 War Machine is a good movie about the exact title. An alien  war machine that crash landed to Earth. 

An Army soldier who served ended up going back in after his brother got killed because they were suppose to end up as Rangers and so he did not give up and ended up going back to get it. After training, him and other

 Army Soldiers were sent to complete a mission and to come back however, the plot twists when they thought the war machine was the mission and tried to blow it up. In retaliation they pretty much woke it up and half of the forces ended up dying.

 They believe that it was their commander making things harder on them but then they realized that this is not from them it is something much more worse.

 Now they are running around trying to survive and figure out either a way to kill it or get home. It causes electronic interference and scans the surroundings making it impossible to leave because it is hunting them down.  

This movie is action packed because you don't know what is going to happen next. This movie was good. 

Sick with a mystery

 There is a lot of illnesses going around right now and it is bad. We have caught what seems like the flu and COVID had a baby. 

It started with diarrhea and then nausea and vomiting from there it goes lack of appetite and makes things have little to no taste. Then it finds things that are weak such as I keep an ear infection ever since I was little and it's messing with my ears. It's also making my face hurt and teeth and head hurt and my body achy.

It's messing with my husband's gout and his Rheumatoid arthritis and he is having a major flare up to the point he can't even walk and have been in bed since Friday but Sunday he started to get a little strength was able to move and sit in his chair. It's making the body super weak and tired and all you wanna do is lay down and sleep.

The only thing I could taste was the loaded tea shop packets everything else was eh and nasty. 

Their packets are what is getting me through currently. If I drink plain water right now it makes me want to throw up the the loaded tea shop is a life saver and is giving me a little bit of energy to try to fight this off.

Shop the loaded tea here  their packets makes two glasses which is nice because I needed this to try to help boost my body. One thing about being sick is to make sure that you are hydrated because if you are dehydrated it is worst on your body.

A Decade of Creating: The Failures, Lessons, and Reality Behind My Creative Journey

Building a successful business isn’t a straight line. It’s a messy, unpredictable journey filled with ideas that don’t take off, projects that fall flat, and moments where you wonder if you should just walk away.

People love to talk about the wins, but the truth is that you often have to build a few failed businesses before you finally create one that works.

My journey didn’t start with affiliate marketing — it started with content creation, photography, blogging, and writing books. I tried everything. I experimented with every lane that sparked creativity or curiosity. Some things grew, some things faded, and some things I kept dragging forward long after they were already done.

And then came affiliate marketing.

I’ve been an affiliate marketer for 10 years, and I’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly side of it. I’ve watched programs thrive, collapse, disappear, and change overnight. I’ve learned the harsh truth that you only make commission when someone actually buys — and if no one buys, you don’t make anything. It’s simple, brutal, and honest. But it’s also one of the most powerful ways to build income if you’re willing to stick with it.

Across all these creative paths — photography, blogging, writing, content creation, affiliate marketing — one thing stayed the same: Not everything you build will succeed.

I’ve launched ideas that didn’t take off. I’ve built projects that never found their audience. I’ve pushed things long past their expiration date because I believed I could revive them.

Some things needed to die, and I had to learn to let them go. But every failure taught me something that shaped the way I build today.

That’s the part people don’t talk about enough: Failure isn’t the opposite of success — it’s part of the process.

Every idea that didn’t work out gave me clarity. Every flop sharpened my strategy. Every “dead” project became a stepping stone toward something better.

Now, when I share the things I promote, the tools I use, the brands I trust, and the projects I create, it’s not coming from guesswork — it’s coming from a decade of experience, trial, error, reinvention, and real results.

This journey has been chaotic, creative, exhausting, inspiring, and absolutely worth it. And I’m still building.

Below are my links to everything:

Books: Amazon , Lulu

Photography: 500px, Shutterstock, abobe (does not have as many photos as shutterstock!)

Blogs: The hidden room 18+,- Tainted reviews gaming, the mindset after midnight

Merch: Tee spring, Spreadshirt

Affiliate links: My links here!

Why Hydration Is the Secret to Beating Daily Burnout: My Loaded Tea Journey

Life moves fast. Some days it feels like we’re sprinting from one responsibility to the next without ever stopping to breathe. Between work, family, and the never‑ending list of things we “should” be doing, it’s easy to forget about the basics — especially the ones our bodies rely on the most.

One of the biggest (and most overlooked) pillars of wellness is hydration. Sure, we all know we should drink more water, but most people don’t realize how quickly mild dehydration can drain your energy. Even being slightly dehydrated can trigger daytime fatigue, brain fog, sluggishness, headaches, and that mid‑afternoon crash we blame on everything except water.

Hydration isn’t just about drinking — it’s about fueling your body so it can actually keep up with your life.

The Problem With Plain Water

Let’s be real: drinking plain water all day gets boring. When something feels like a chore, we’re less likely to stick with it — and hydration is no exception.

That’s exactly why Loaded Teas became a game‑changer in my routine. They transformed hydration from something I had to do into something I look forward to. The vibrant colors, the refreshing flavors, and the functional benefits make it so much easier to hit my daily water goals without forcing it.

What Exactly Are Loaded Teas?

A “Loaded Tea” is a sugar‑free, low‑calorie drink mix designed to support hydration and energy. These teas are packed with:

• Essential Vitamins B6, B12, Vitamin C — all working together to support metabolism, immunity, and natural energy production.

• Antioxidants Derived from high‑quality green and black tea bases to help fight oxidative stress.

• Clean, Natural Energy Caffeine sources that boost mental clarity without the sugar crash you get from soda or traditional energy drinks.

It’s hydration with benefits — and that’s what makes it so easy to stay consistent.

Stay Hydrated, Stay Energized

When your water tastes amazing and gives you a functional boost, you’re far more likely to drink it throughout the day. Loaded Teas turn hydration into a treat instead of a task.

Whether you’re trying to:

• Improve focus

• Boost metabolism

• Increase energy

• Reduce sluggishness

• Or simply drink more water

A functional tea can help you reclaim your energy and feel refreshed instead of drained.

If you’re ready to upgrade your hydration routine, The Loaded Tea Shop has incredible flavors that make staying hydrated the best part of your day.

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