Kyla Benson

I am a cardiac sonographer—which is a fancy and official way of saying I use ultrasound to look at the structure and function of people’s hearts. While most people associate ultrasound with pictures of babies, I’m the one getting pictures of your grandpa’s heart muscle before & after his coronary bypass or taking a look at your aunt’s heart valves because her doctor heard a loud murmur.

For those that know me, know that I am a big believer in drinking lemon water every single morning on an empty stomach. I try to drink up to two 16-ounce glasses of water (with half a lemon squeezed into each) just after waking up, then give my liver at least a half an hour to clean up before eating breakfast. Why you ask? Keep reading to find out…

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Nestled in the foothills of Southeastern California’s Mojave Desert, 134 miles from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles and 157 miles from the busy beaches of San Diego, lies a perfect and peaceful getaway in Joshua Tree, California. Joshua Tree homes a national park, unique shops, and several quaint restaurants. Whether you are looking for the ultimate adventure or to completely disconnect, you’ve come to the right place! The magic of the desert’s serene beauty will leave you asking yourself “when can I come back?”

For those of you that know me, you know that I am a loyal, hard working, strong, and independent woman. I share this not to brag, but because I take serious pride in these traits I withhold.

I’ll be honest, last week was really rough for me. I came down from a high. My birthday was over and it hit me, I’m 30. I know many of you reading this will laugh thinking how ridiculous it is to feel sad about turning another year older, but the reality is, it was my truth. I felt completely off all last week and it was even brought to my attention that I wasn’t acting my usual self. I tried fighting off my depressed and anxious state, told myself age was only a number, and read my 30 Life Lessons Learned by Age 30 post more times than I can even count because I wanted to believe the lessons I had learned. Nothing seemed to work, until this weekend.

Nowadays, it’s easy to showcase yourself the way you want to be seen. As people, we naturally want to put forward and show our best possible self. We post our best pictures with our best angles with the most flattering filters. You don’t find many individuals updating their Facebook status when times are challenging or sad and you definitely don’t see people posting to Instagram that unfiltered and unflattering photo that makes them appear 10 pounds heavier. It’s only natural, right? But behind closed doors, we are all real people with real challenges and experience our own personal struggles.