We all need a break or getaway every now and then. It’s for our mental health. We just need the change of scenery to mix it up from the daily grind. Even if it’s just for a day, that trip away makes such a difference. For me the beach is my happy place. The sounds…
Month: May 2022
Embrace Yourself
I’ve lost my hair. I’ll soon lose my breasts. I haven’t lost any weight since I had Bryce. I feel gross and overweight. I want to be close to my pre-pregnancy weight. I want to feel comfortable in my body right now. As I prepared to head to the shore for a few days I…
Almost There
This has been a long journey and process but I’m almost there. As I approach my final chemo treatment a song from one of my favorite Disney movies popped into my head: “Almost There” from The Princess and the Frog. One of the the things I love about this movie is that Tiana worked hard…
Kicking Cancer’s Butt
One thing I like to do when I work out is constantly mix it up. Not only does this prevent boredom but it’s also how you can see better results from your workouts and greater weight loss (except when you’re on steroids from chemo and can’t lose any weight right now like me!) I have…
Don’t Push the Button
You may have heard of a port that chemo patients have placed in their chests. Or you may not have heard of it or know what it is. So I’m here to explain what this weird looking button is and what it does. Port placement requires surgery. I had two incisions and it was placed…
There is Still Good in the World
There’s been a lot of bad, negative things going on in the world. It can be difficult to find good with all that we see in the news and in social media. And on top of all this, I’ve been battling cancer. Despite all this, I have found that there is still a lot of…
Proud of My Girl
Even though my kids are just starting to get into sports and activities I am already experiencing the nerves of a parent on the sidelines. Reese had her first dance recital last weekend. She’s only 4 so I prepared for anything. During an in studio recital practice in April, Reese completely shut down and just…
Ballet and Barre
One workout I’ve tried and fell in love with is barre. Barre is basically ballet in workout form. Having never been a dancer and never taken dancing lessons, maybe I love it because I finally have the chance to pretend I’m a ballerina. Unfortunately I am nowhere near as graceful as elegant as most ballerinas…