February 10, 2024 – Taking a Second for Granted
I don’t take a second for granted. That’s always been my motto. Ever since my heart transplant, I’ve been acutely aware of how precious time is. Time, the most valuable … Continue reading February 10, 2024 – Taking a Second for Granted Read More
May 28, 2023 – We dream the biggest when we dream together
Let imagination take us to new places, dream a bit bigger, dream that it gets better, we dream the biggest when we dream together Dream Together – Barbie I wanted … Continue reading May 28, 2023 – We dream the biggest when we dream together Read More
March 19, 2023 – Meeting Camila with Miranda
Today I met Camila in Hayward with Miranda. I met Camila at transplant camp in 2019. She reached out to me on IG and I am so happy she did … Continue reading March 19, 2023 – Meeting Camila with Miranda Read More
March 17, 2023 – I swam 40 laps today
I swam 40 laps today! This is the first time since my infection, actually… that’s not true. I swam 40 laps when I recovered after my infection but then my … Continue reading March 17, 2023 – I swam 40 laps today Read More
March 13, 2023 – Visiting Barbara
Today I visited Barbara Costerus with Miranda. Barbara is a kidney transplant recipient for 22 years and she is currently on hospice. She is amazing – she was on hospice … Continue reading March 13, 2023 – Visiting Barbara Read More
March 7, 2023 – Visting Isa
Today my mom and I visited Isa. I have wanted to visit Isa for the longest time EVER! Isa is my model and inspiration. I recently read her book “The … Continue reading March 7, 2023 – Visting Isa Read More
January 22, 2023
Wow… I didn’t think I’d be back here. In all honesty, I never planned on going back to myhearttransplantjournal.com. I created this blog when I was 15 to make sense … Continue reading January 22, 2023 Read More
March 10, 2021 – Internship Announcement
Oh my gosh, I am beyond excited to announce that I’ll be starting a Research Internship at Donor Network West!! As a research intern, I’ll be tagging along the senior … Continue reading March 10, 2021 – Internship Announcement Read More
March 1, 2021 – Starting Lisinopril
My new hematology doctor wants me to start lisinopril, a medication to treat high blood pressure. I think it’s something about my ace inhibitors or a level being low. I’ll … Continue reading March 1, 2021 – Starting Lisinopril Read More
Fundraising success – book sale
Justin set out to fundraising for donate life. With help of Kaiser Santa Clara heart transplant clinic NP Lena, donations come from clinic staff. The gift of kindness is contagious. … Continue reading Fundraising success – book sale Read More
Mother’s Dream
Today, we received text message from Megan – Nolan’s mom. Starting with a sweet picture on Jeff’s phone, so nice Megan shared with us. It brought sweet memories of summer … Continue reading Mother’s Dream Read More
December 9, 2020 – It’s Finally Cheap!
My cookbook has been on a JOURNEY. First, people were asking for my cookbook and it wasn’t even available online. Then, I translated the cookbook and released it as a … Continue reading December 9, 2020 – It’s Finally Cheap! Read More