Just want to apologize for my long delays and poor excuse of writing on here in a more timely manner but I will be taking my time until life slows down a little bit. I have a very dear friend of mine who makes this world a better and funnier place in a coma for a few weeks now with no particular reason why he is in it in the first place. He is loved by everyone who has walked in his path so it's a very hard time right now for all his family and friends. Trying to send positive thoughts and good vibes his way.

I talked to my dad the other day about people in comas and he was able to make me feel a little better describing his experiences with his past and present patients. He has had multiple patients who were healthy and not so healthy in comas between a couple months to a couple of years who have just woken up out of the blue, talking, and acting normal. Of course each situation is not alike but it helps to continue to have some hope without getting your hopes up. So with patience, miraculous things may happen.

He was also told by his patients that they did in fact hear what was being said to them so if you sadly happen to be in a similar situation, keep talking to them like there is nothing wrong and tell them how much you love them because they can hopefully hear what you are saying. In fact, if you are not going through a situation like this, it doesn't mean you shouldn't do this regularly on a daily basis. Make sure the friends and family in your life know that you care for them because unfortunately things happen and you don't want to live a life full of regrets and mistakes. I've always known this of course but it's important to be reminded sometimes.

And it's important to know that they don't feel trapped or are struggling in a coma. A coma is like a deep sleep. They can hear (hopefully) but cannot feel so they for the most part are relaxed despite circumstances.

I'm glad I had this talk because I'm a realistic person and like to hear the medical point of view but at the same time I am 100% staying positive he will wake up. And hopefully sooner than later! I know he can hear all of my jokes! :)

I also have a cousin who has just returned from the hospital after a horrific accident while riding a horse. She is incredibly lucky to be alive and walking. She has a long way to go towards recovery.

This is another reminder why I don't ride horses and that they terrify me. Not sure if it's a control thing but I'd just like to be able to hold on to something and easily come off in a worst case scenario. One day I'll write about my horse experience or should I say non-horse experience a few years back in Argentina?! Ahaha maybe not! ;) I'll just say I had tears in my eyes and quit while I was ahead. And normally I'm not a quitter. Just afraid to be on a horse and see something scare it for it to have a reaction during a ride. Which was the case for my cousin, unfortunately. They did give me props for at least sitting on it. One day I'll get over this fear. Or maybe not. Can't explain myself sometimes. I don't mind rappelling off mountains though! Oh goodness...Proof that I do have fears like everyone else.

I promise to write as soon as I can about my amazing food journey in the beautiful country of Peru. And thank you for your understanding.