Oct
23
2013
“No matter how often you revisit the past, there is nothing new to see.” ~from Pinterest
It is true that you may not see something new, but you sure as heck can look at it in a new light.
How often have we committed a sin, taken an action, spewed out words that led to trouble or even trauma? In the moment, in that time, we would push the ‘undo’ button immediately, take it back, make it not happen.
And yet . . . time passes, and that terrible event becomes a defining moment, a moment when you were changed forever. More time passes and that defining moment becomes an integral part of your life, your story, your purpose.
I look back on the really horrible things that have happened to me . . . and I do not regret a single one of them. I would not change them, if I could. They are a necessary part of what makes me . . . ME.
Aug
21
2013
Last night I did a full moon working for abundance with my coven and class. I did it despite feeling emotional mixed up. You see, I’d just had a lovely afternoon with my husband including a memory-sharing conversation about some early events from our relationship and serious snuggling. That said, my husband will be starting to work a late shift tonight, and for the next six months (maybe longer), so we’re about to just not see much of each other for a long time.
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Aug
12
2013
As the title says: We’ve had lots of company. We have a new dog integrating into the household. Sasha’s ear needs surgery. We have family coming at the end of the month. J’s schedule is very likely to change to a night shift and has gone from PT to OT in the space of a week.
It feels quite crazy.
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Aug
03
2013
I read this and was touched, deeply, on many levels.
How to live your life: Advice from an American student who was killed in Egypt
Andrew Pochter, a 21-year-old Kenyon College student from Chevy Chase, Md., was stabbed to death on June 28 during anti-government protests in Alexandria, Egypt.
For most of the past five summers, starting when he was 16, he had volunteered as a counselor for a program called Camp Opportunity. It is a week-long sleep away camp for at-risk children, aged 6 to 12, from the Baltimore area. Each camper is assigned his own counselor, and the relationship continues each year. In June, Andrew Pochter’s camper had turned 12, and was moving on from the program. Unable to attend the “graduation” picnic, Pochter sent the child a letter—one that summed up the way he was living his own life, and what he hoped to have passed along. It was read by Andrew’s sister Emily at Pochter’s funeral.
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Jul
12
2013
Several years ago, J & I thought we needed a friend for Sasha. We thought she could use more play time and more time being non-people-focused. We wanted a dog about her size, male, friendly and calm. We hoped it wouldn’t be a swimmer, and it needed to be a rescue.
We looked. We went to events, and brought Sasha. It was a failure (although we did find the boys along the way). Frankly we gave up. Actually, we said, “if another dog is going to come into our lives, it needs to come to us. we aren’t going to look anymore.”
Meet Leo:
Leo
Leo has been fostering with my Mom for several weeks now. She loves him, but has some physical problems that make having a dog, even a perfect one, too difficult. I’ve loved all I’ve heard about him, and I feel he’ll be a great addition. He’s dog-friendly, cat-neutral, child-friendly, and apparently very mellow.
So my darling husband is driving to San Francisco this weekend to get him. Next week we’ll be integrating him into the house, and hoping all goes well.
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Jul
08
2013
It has been an incredible 10 days. I am already experiencing dramatic — POSITIVE — changes; likely due to no longer taking Tamoxifen.
No weight loss, but that wasn’t the primary issue.
- I am sleeping better, and more soundly.
- My energy is profoundly better — much more even keeled throughout the day.
- I feel more focused and ‘together’
- I desire my husband again. (BINGO!!!!)
- Its been easier to plan meals, and stick to the plan, and find healthy alternatives when the plan goes awry.
This weekend we took my measurements, because losing the fat all over is far more important to me than just losing weight. I’ll check my weight weekly, but only as a data point. What will be very exciting for me is a belly reduction of several inches.
I am a big believer in HAES (Health at Every Size) and my goals are focused of overall fitness and improvement. And stopping the Big T might just be the thing I’ve needed for several years now.
Tags: Tamoxifen
Jul
03
2013
Some interesting facts about Tamoxifen and breast cancer recurrence:
In 2009
211,731 women were diagnosed w/ BC
40,676 died
In 2011 (approx)
230,480 diagnosed
39,520 died
In 2012 (approx)
232,340 diagnosed
39,620 died
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Jun
27
2013
Y’all know I’ve been struggling with my health ever since cancer came into my life in late 2009. Surgery, chemo, and then Tamoxifen have all played a role in making me feel awful in a number of different ways.
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Tags: exercise, HIIT, Tamoxifen
Jun
25
2013
My blog stats have dropped significantly, I gather there are a few people who still stop by from time to time.
It’s been crazy busy at work — and I can’t tell you about what we’re working on, not for a few more weeks. — post coming on that
We had a great visit to Ashland, OR — post coming on that
I’m doing some new things — post coming on that
My class is starting a new year next week — post coming on that
Yeah, I owe you a lot. Stay tuned, you know I’ll catch up!
