Author: Ashley Ng

  • Diabetes Diagnosis – The Initial Shock

    Diabetes Diagnosis – The Initial Shock

    Being diagnosed with a chronic illness sucks. You go through a flurry of emotions because you can even begin to accept it. From anger to bitterness to nervous giggles and cringe-worthy jokes, few emotions and coping mechanisms will be spared as you deal with this road block. And that’s exactly…

  • When Technology Bites Back

    When Technology Bites Back

    Technology has progressed at an enormous speed over my lifetime. Growing up, I remember being in awe at having our own computer and dial up internet. Today, I’m sure the younglings baulk at the very notion of recording your favourite songs from the radio onto a cassette tape. I have…

  • 2014 – The Year That Was…

    2014 – The Year That Was…

    What a huge year 2014 has been! From graduating with Masters, to getting my insulin pump, I’m not quite sure where the year has gone. This time of year always prompts reflection over what we have accomplished and how much we have grown over the past year. And rather than setting…