This Weekend: Unofficial Start of Summer!

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer in the States. Summer sales are already under way, and you can't shop anywhere without running into swimsuits, suntan lotion, bug repellant, and sunglasses. Families are already brainstorming vacations for the summer and kids are excited that the school year is almost over.
My favorite summer memory was summer camp when I was a child. I think every child should have the opportunity to go to summer camp at least once in their lives. At summer camp, I made friends with people that I am friends with to this day. I learned so much about how far I can push myself to conquer my fears. I was active, and not sitting on a couch watching daytime talk shows while the folks were at work. Summer camp gives children the opportunity to be children, and also learn a few things here and there.
Even though I'm in my 30's, I still look forward to summer. I always associate summer as being a season of opportunity and romance. Isn't there something romantic about the summer season? The warm air, the light wind, the warm sand under your feet, a night sky, the moon dancing on the water....it just seems so romantic to me.

Anyways, I hope everyone enjoys their long weekend this weekend. Happy unofficial start of summer! Also, Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer. There is a special meaning to the day, always remember Memorial Day for what it is really about.
Don't drink, drive, cause trouble, etc. I don't have bail money!

Celebrities who have Celiac Disease

Getting diagnosed with Celiac Disease can be pretty tough (believe me, I remember how hard it was for me). You may be the first among your family and/or friends that has been diagnosed as Celiac. It can be lonely (even though my grandmother had it, and I was partially raised by her, she had been gone for a few years when I was diagnosed. I had no one). What gave me some comfort was that I was not alone. Some of the celebrities I look up to were also Celiac Disease sufferers. People like Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Emmy Rossum had been living with the disease for years before I was diagnosed. I researched both and learned a lot from them. Also, learning that my first celeb crush has 2 Celiacs in his family really helped me feel less alone. Here is a list of celebs who have diagnosed Celiac Disease: Elizabeth Hasselbeck (public figure) Emmy Rossum (actress) Wil Wheaton's mom and sister Meg Cabot (author) Sarah Joy Brown (actress) Joe C (rapper who frequently performed with

South Park's Gluten-Free Ebola Episode

photo credit: southparkdigital Greetings Celiac Warriors! Recently, South Park did a gluten free episode that got a lot of attention in the gluten free and Celiac communities. For the most part, the reaction has been positive. Many folks, including myself, found it hilarious. You may be wondering what the episode was about. I'm going to give you the cliff notes version: The episode starts off with the kids returning to school after their start up company fails. Then the show cuts to the teachers lounge where the teachers are discussing Mr. Mackey who has gone gluten free. Mr. Mackey comes back and starts blaming all the world's problems on gluten. A co-worker becomes annoyed by all the gluten free talk and starts screaming at Mr. Mackey to shut up. Mackey states that behavior problems are due to gluten consumption. A female teacher expresses interest in going gluten free. Later on, the boys are on the radio promoting an "epic" party. Callers ask the boys i

Why we need more awareness about Celiac Disease.

Celiac Disease Awareness Month is here, and it is important that we continue to raise awareness in hopes it helps the rest of the world to take us seriously. This morning, I came across a heartbreaking story of a woman who died from complications of celiac disease. She had ignored her symptoms and didn't adhere to a GF diet. She, like all of us, ate wheat products for a portion of her life. Her body loved wheat. I mean, wheat products were yummy! When she was diagnosed with Celiac, not only was it during a time when gluten free food was very sparse, she had difficulty giving up what she loved: foods with wheat ingredients. She suffered the consequences of not adhering to a GF diet, as her liver gave out on her. She also had an enlarged stomach and had gained 30 pounds. She succumbed to her complications, and her daughter has spoken about her mother's health issues. She, like all of us, are hoping for more awareness to be raised. We as Celiacs need more support. All of

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