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The person I used to be

January 29, 2018 By: PerkyParkie41 Comments

This is not a funny, normal, squirrelly post, but it was a moment of my life that I felt was so important share. Parkinson’s can be sad and I have promised myself with this blog that I will be open to sharing my pain without sugarcoating it… even though that sounds delicious. You have been […]

Bakken Invitation Honoree Alumni

January 25, 2018 By: PerkyParkie6 Comments

After surviving the ballistic missile threat in Hawaii, which I described, in my last blog post, I was ready to enjoy the experience of being a Bakken Invitation Honoree Alumni. Time for a field trip! Which I thought was perfect way to remind us that (even though we thought that we were going to die […]

Bakken and a Missile

January 18, 2018 By: PerkyParkie8 Comments

  I am sitting here at the Fairmont Orchid hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean, reflecting on the week that I had. How did I get to Kona, Hawaii? In 2013, I was chosen as a Bakken Invitation honoree for the work that I am doing in the Parkinson’s community… yeah that’s right, I am pretty […]

What It Takes To Look Normal

January 5, 2018 By: PerkyParkie71 Comments

When people first meet me, they usually say something to the extent of, ‘”You have Parkinson’s? …But you look so normal.” This comment always makes me giggle inside a bit, because if they only knew… Muahahaha! What is “normal” anyways and who decides what qualifies as “normal”? I have always tried to blend into my […]

5 Top Blog Posts of 2017

December 29, 2017 By: PerkyParkiecomment

As 2017 comes to an end, I take a moment to look back.  This year was filled with many adventures such as creating new words for my PD Urban Dictionary, a girl’s night gone bad, moving into a new apartment, my dating escapades and even my dog Crash wrote a post. What an exhilarating year! […]

5 Things to Help a Parkinson’s Bad Day

December 20, 2017 By: PerkyParkie2 Comments

  As Parkies, we know that everyday will be a guessing game as to how you will be feeling. You wake up in the morning and spin that wheel. What will it land on? Maybe rigidity, tremor, freezing… or… maybe you will hit the jackpot with slower than a geriatric slug on a salted snowed-in […]

Parkinson’s Holiday Gift Guide

December 12, 2017 By: PerkyParkie16 Comments

You still have time to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie.  Get to shopping! The holiday season has arrived and although it’s an exciting time, it can be a bit stressful to find that perfect gift for your favorite Parkie. So I am here to be your holiday gift liaison. Now it doesn’t […]

Investing in Yourself-WPC Blog

November 29, 2017 By: PerkyParkie1 Comment

There is no investment as profitable as you.  Think about it.  We spend countless dollars, time, and energy on things that do not improve our lives or only provides a quick fix.  Why do you invest in your home or your car?  Well for some of us, it’s getting the perfect curtains to match your […]

Parkinson’s Service Dog Wrap-up: Part 3

November 20, 2017 By: PerkyParkie6 Comments

Now, I had gotten the information I needed to understand the process of having a service dog. What started with a question, “Could Crash be a Parkinson’s service dog?” brought me to “Interview with a Parkinson’s service dog trainer” and now has lead me to the final part of my series, the wrap-up. I reached […]

Interview with a Parkinson’s Service Dog Trainer-Part 2

November 14, 2017 By: PerkyParkie5 Comments

A couple of weeks ago, I had the pleasure of meeting this beautiful lady named “Mushka” who was a Parkinson’s Service dog. As I continue my quest to find the answer to my question from my last post “Could Crash be a Parkinson’s service dog-Part 1”, I had arranged an interview with Mushka’s trainer, David […]

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Perky Parkie

Perky Parkie

I am a medical anomaly, advocate for people, freakishly smart, believer of unicorns, self-proclaimed addict of frozen yogurt, secretly a ninja, and personally planning the assassination of Barbie...Oh and I have Parkinson's disease. If I could describe myself in one sentence, I wouldn't be blogging!

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No, I am not wearing only a bra and yes, that is my dirty laundry

I felt that making a response to my diagnosis video of Parkinson’s disease was in order.  Many of you were impacted by the video showing how bad my symptoms had gotten without medication.  I had gotten many questions from people who were curious how I was doing today, 3 years after my young onset diagnosis.  Not […]

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