Category Archives: Journal

How To: Ayurvedic Seasonal Cleanse

Seasonal rituals have been around for thousands of years. We have been aware of the seasonal changes since birth. We learn from our land, environment, and climate. Ayurveda recognizes the seasons as: the Ritu Sandhi (3 Seasonal Junctures) SpringSummerRainy SeasonAutumn SeasonWinter The seasons depend on your location. During this change, we are more prone toContinueContinue reading “How To: Ayurvedic Seasonal Cleanse”

Paralyzing Fear

I went to the ER around 6pm on Oct 23rd. I woke up that day with a stiff neck and an appointment to go to the VA in Brockton, MA. I remember working that morning then heading to my appointment at the VA around 1. I remember the campus being huge and offering a lotContinueContinue reading “Paralyzing Fear”

Back to This

It has happened! My worst fear since minor back surgery. I have re-herniated the same disc I had surgery in December 2018 and once again I must face the decisions of my options for treatment. I have just gotten my MRI back but have only read the report. I have no idea how the imageContinueContinue reading “Back to This”

Never Give Up

Keep Fighting So I got approved to Palace Chase! I got the exact notification on 17 May! Since then I have been out processing the base, submitted my terminal leave and have expedited my orders. I sent the expedite request on 21 May and got them 23 May. I am now facing the question ifContinueContinue reading “Never Give Up”

Good News Bad News

Finally!! I got a message from Air Force Headquarters regarding my Palace Chase package. They informed me on Wednesday May 9th requesting that I be approved (good news) if I change my Date Of Separation to 15 Aug (bad news). The message read that I either accept the date or if I decline my packageContinueContinue reading “Good News Bad News”

My Palace Chase Process

Chase the Palace I am hoping that sharing this information can help others find their way through the Palace Chase Process. First thing you want to do is Log into MyPers and read all the guidelines and AFI’s about Palace Chase this includes the links at the bottom. The Separations PSD guide is also helpfulContinueContinue reading “My Palace Chase Process”

Hurry UP!

Hurry up and Wait I am coming up on week 6 of my palace chase package sitting at AFPC (AF headquarters). I was tentatively approved on 17 April and it has been sitting at the last step (action/review) for 2 weeks. I have called every week anxiously waiting to out process, still nothing. Case ManagementContinueContinue reading “Hurry UP!”

The Waiting Game

I have put my application to get in to the Air National Guard on March 22. This is the 3rd week that it has sat in the same office in headquarters. I am impatiently waiting but feel there is nothing I can do. While I wait I am applying to many jobs and have hadContinueContinue reading “The Waiting Game”