In sports we all control our performance even if we are reliant on our teammates. We control our effort, our decisions, and our execution of moves. In running, I couldn’t control how fast other runners were but I could control my pace, how aggressive I was, my form and when to start my kick for…
The Weekend I Met “Michael Jackson”
I always look back on this trip with such good memories. I went outside my comfort zone and went away for a long Memorial Day weekend in Brigantine. Not really sure what to expect I had an amazing time with a good friend and gained another friend in the process. This trip was significant because…
The Desire for Simpler Times
We frequently say we miss the good old days when life was simpler. It’s in part because when we were younger we had so many fewer worries and responsibilities than we have as adults. But looking back on all we have been through it’s not surprising that we really miss these much simpler times. Life…
Last Day of Chemo
One big hurdle is down. My last chemo treatment is complete! I’ve been through 16 rounds of chemo over 30 weeks. Usually this is over 24 weeks but I had 5 weeks off to welcome our little miracle, Bryce. I also had to skip one week when my white count was too low and I…
A Change of Scenery
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…
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…