The Surf Cure
Getting diagnosed—and treated—for chronic Lyme disease was an exhausting and endless ordeal. Only one thing helped.
live
The fatigue is like . . . the fatigue is like . . . You know that new feature on Netflix that it’ll now automatically play the next episode of a show you’re watching, so you don’t have to lift a finger? That feels like a godsend.
No, it is not
Why would I choose this life that feels this unlivable?
You have to DO SOMETHING! Locals
The Endless Summer Baywatch
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This is Hawaii.
LocalAre you all going to teach me?
Kev!love
Paddle! DIG DEEP!Pop up! Pop up!
West of Jesus.
Follow your bliss
This
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Mine
mine.
Ana Saldamando's writing has appeared on BuzzFeed and ELLE. You can find her on twitter @AnaSaldamando
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