Ten years ago, my mother died from colon cancer after a three year battle. I was 24 years old, just shy of my 25th birthday. Ten years ago, I felt the world should stop and take notice of the life that was no longer. I felt a similar pang upon hearing my own cancer diagnosis. … Continue reading On Being 35
This Week & Last
As I type this, I only have 3 more infusions remaining. It's almost hard to believe. While I know it's not "over" yet, a chapter is definitely getting ready to close. Each round has brought it's own unique challenges and variation of side effects. The constant has been knowing that the first week will suck, … Continue reading This Week & Last
Round 4 Done!
Time has been a funny thing these past few months. I can't believe I'm done with the 4th of 6 rounds (66.6666666...% complete!) and simultaneously, time seems to stand still. Or life does, in a way. The first week of treatment feels like wading through mud with the nausea and a wacko sleep schedule. I'm … Continue reading Round 4 Done!
Wow.
Well, my "coming out" party on Facebook was an overwhelming success. The outpouring of love and support... I grinned, I laughed, I cried as I read people's comments. My heart feels so full. I stared at the blinking cursor of my status update for easily 10 minutes, trying to figure out how to drop the … Continue reading Wow.
Wig Pic: St. Patty’s Day Edition
In honor of St. Patty's day and lunch with a friend, I'm wearing my green and figured a little red-headed action was also appropriate.
Customer Compassion
First, I just completed Day 1 of Round 3! Blood levels were where they needed to be, obviously. (Woohoo!) I am now just over a week away from being HALFWAY DONE with chemo. Holy crap. The time, it flies. (Rhonda, this one is for you.) Now, time for the story that goes with my title: Some … Continue reading Customer Compassion
Making the most of things
My week of quarantine has not been without other progress. I decided, ever being the optimist, that I would take this week for myself and knock out some long overdue projects I've been wanting to give my attention. Right before my diagnosis, a friend and I had begun the process of starting a t-shirt business … Continue reading Making the most of things
Random Thoughts
On having a shaved head: Turns out, you hold a lot of heat on your head. Its amazing how COLD it is without hair. A shaved head has a similar texture and sticky-ness as velcro. Wearing beanies and laying in bed is a new experiencce. I'm no longer just using lotion and sunscreen on my … Continue reading Random Thoughts
Tomorrow
We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend away in Downtown San Diego. Saturday was spent exploring Balboa Park with a dinner at Stone Brewery in Liberty Station (highly recommend a visit to this or their other location in Escondido if you've never had the opportunity). Sunday was spent with some friends and Monday was spent sleeping. Ha! … Continue reading Tomorrow
Hello from San Diego
We're trekking around Balboa Park today. Plenty of places for me to sit and rest and people watch. Right now we're enjoying the Japanese Friendship Garden. Reminds us a bit of our time in Japan. There's even a noodle stand, though something tells me it won't be quite the same...
All I can Do is Smile 