Tuesday, 27 September 2011

  • Family

    You drive me nuts. Both of you.

    But I think it's because you say out-loud all the things I thought to myself at your age. You two just have more guts than I did. And more than I do now.

    But I also think I set a bad example.

    I'm pretty sure I still set a bad example.

    But I'm working on it.

    ---

    (Also, I'm ten months in remission. My port is coming out pretty soon. I'm pretty stoked.)

Friday, 20 May 2011

Wednesday, 13 April 2011

  • Four Months Cancer-Free!

    My scans came back clean (aside from some fluid thing with my eyes, but the doctor checked them and said they looked fine).So yay! That's four months clean !

    I've always been a nervous person, but lately it feels like I've been especially nervous. I asked my doctor about getting some stronger anxiety medicine. Instead of stronger meds, she wants me to talk to someone. She doesn't believe I need medication, just someone to talk to outside of family and friends. My social worker is going to give me some information on good docs near home that I can talk to.

    I don't know if I'm excited about this or not. It's a conscious decision on my part to not disclose too much about my health with friends and family (aside from my parents). I guess I just feel like they have more important things to worry about. I'll give everyone a simple description of what's going on, but I can never bring myself to tell the whole story. Maybe it will be good for me to have someone I can tell everything to? I don't know. I'm really nervous about it (go figure), but perhaps it is what I need.

    Maybe my problem is that I haven't been complaining as much here . Who knows, but I'm willing to give the therapy a shot.

    Anyway, the important thing is that I'm four months cancer-free! Hooray! Have a nice night!

Saturday, 09 April 2011

  • Rest In Peace, Sharon

    ... Yet another brave warrior has been taken down by Ewing's Sarcoma. Once again, I feel terrible to say that I was a little late in receiving this news.

    It's starting to get a little old, this whole cancer thing. And losing friends to it.

    She was smiling up until the end. Even in her final posts, she seems to be doing well and was happy.

    I guess we always want people to think we're "fine." We have to put on that brave face, even when we are scared to death.

    There are few people that I was honest with about my treatments and such. Recently I discovered that I even made a habit out of lying to myself about my illness and treatments. You just want to be strong for everyone.

    I am so thankful to have the health resources that I have. I have an amazing doctor, great nurses, the best medical technology available. Unfortunately, many are not as lucky as I am.

    As of today, I am four months off chemo. I guess I completed chemo the same day Sharon died... She had just started a new chemotherapy drug. I don't really know what happened, but it saddens me nonetheless. She was so strong. Rest in peace, Sharon.


    I had an MRI today. I have a CT scan next week. I'm hoping for clear scans. I've been feeling really good the past few months, but there's always that fear that the disease will return. I really hope that I am done with it. I am so fed up with all of this cancer stuff. I hate cancer so much.

    I will try to start writing here again. I've been a bit busy lately. I haven't been feeling well enough to be busy in a very long time, so it's kind of nice. I'm doing a lot more and feeling much better these days. I hope these days will continue.

    I'm nervous about the scans and what is to come, but I am very hopeful. I will be fine. I am always fine, I suppose.

    Hope you all have a good weekend.

Thursday, 10 March 2011

  • I'm Not Sure If Anyone Will Read This, But...

    ... I'll write it anyway since I haven't in so long.

    As of right now, I am cancer-free. Three months cancer-free! I hope it stays this way! I really do like not having chemotherapy, radiation, and constant nausea.

    I've been getting out quite a bit. Mainly with family, but I've seen some friends here and there.

    I've maintained my weight. I'm eating well. My hair's growing. I'm out doing things.

    I am the honorary survivor at our Relay for Life event in July (If you're interested in making a donation to our team, let me know!).

    I'm doing well in my class. Planning on going back full-time in the fall, but we will see what happens.


    ---
    I'm in a good place right now. I am happy.

Tuesday, 18 January 2011

  • Procrastination Surveys

    To avoid the things that I should be doing, I will fill out surveys. And then go play Harvest Moon. Enjoy!

    1. What time did you get up this morning?

    10!

    2. How do you like your steak?

    Medium rare. I guess

    3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?

    "Easy A", I think. It's been awhile!

    4. What is your favorite TV show?

    "Modern Family" is pretty good

    5. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

    France!

    6. What did you have for breakfast?

    It was more like lunch. I ate an egg roll.

    7. What is your favorite food?

    Chocolate.

    8. What foods do you dislike?  

    Watermelon and eggs, I guess. Eggs make me sick.

    9. Favorite place to eat? 

    Panera. Lots of fun food memories there

    [10]

    11. What is one thing about you that is really unusual? 

    I guess that I've been fighting cancer for almost five years now. That's kind of unusual at my age.

    12. What are your favorite clothes?

    I love jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, and plaid flannel shirts. Original, I know.

    13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?

    I'd love to visit anywhere. Wouldn't mind going back to France. I think I left my heart there...

    14. Cup half-empty or half-full?

    Half-full

    15. Where would you want to retire?

    I don't know...

    16. Favorite time of day?

    Dusk

    17. Where were you born?

    In Libertyville

    18. What is your favorite sport to watch?

    None. I'm not a sports person...

    19. Who do you think will not tag you back? 

    N/A

    20. Person you expect to tag you back first?

    N/A

    21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?

    Everyone's!

    22. Birdwatcher?  

    I like birds.

    23. Are you a morning person or a night person? 

    I don't know. I'm slowly turning into a morning person, ignoring the fact that I slept in today >.>

    24. Pets?

    Yes, three adorable doggies 

    25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share?

    Not really. At least no happy news.

    26. What did you want to be when you were little?

    Author and illustrator of childrens' books

    27. What is your best childhood memory?

    Hm. I guess playing "Wackymon" during recess in elementary school. Not a care in the world!

    28. Are you a cat or dog person?

    Both, but I'm allergic to cats

    29. Are you married?

    Nope

    30. Always wear your seat belt? 

    Yes

    31. Been in a car accident?

    I guess I was when I was younger, but I don't remember it.

    32. Any pet peeves?

    Knucle-cracking. It makes me cringe. How does that not hurt?!

    33. Favorite pizza topping?

    Everything! I loves me some garbage pizza.

    34. Favorite flower?

    Daisies, carnations, daylilies, pansies

    35. Favorite ice cream?

    Right now, it's Brown Cow. Nommy!

    36. Favorite fast-food restaurant?

    Probably Taco Bell or Arby's

    37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? 

    Well, I didn't pass the driving portion in high school, so I guess I failed it once.

    38. From whom did you get your last e-mail? 

    Gamestop lol

    39. At which store would you choose to max out your credit card?

    Oh man... Borders, Best Buy, Target....

    40. Do anything spontaneous lately?

    Yeah, I've been doing some spontaneous spending lately. Not sure if that's a good thing or not. I bought an iHome and some video games. That's about as spontaneous as it gets in my life these days haha.

    41. Like your job?

    Don't really have one. Being a student is a'ight.

    42. Broccoli?  

    Is good with macaroni and cheese. Yum!

    43. What was your favorite vacation?

    Probably the family trek to Niagara Falls and back

    44. What was the last restaurant where you ate?  

    Outback Steakhouse

    44. Last person(s) with whom you went out to dinner?

    Mom, my sister, and my aunt

    45. What are you listening to right now?

    Weird Al!

    46. What is your favorite color?

    Purple, teal

    47. How many tattoos do you have?

    I have three radiation tats! But no tattoos yet

    48. Coffee drinker? 

    You betcha!

    49. How many children do you have?

    None

    50. What are some unusual things you can do that most people don't know you can do?

    I don't know...That's sad lol.

    ---

    what were you wearing during your last kiss?

    I don't know. Probably jeans and a t-shirt.

    when will you see your last ex?

    I have no idea

    would you ever quit a bad habit for someone?

    I would probably try. It depends.

    do you miss anyone?

    I don't know. Not really at the moment

    if you had to choose: liquor or beer?

    Dr. Pepper! But if I had to choose, probably liquor. Or wine. Beer's not my thing

    who did you last text?

    My dad

    are you a patient person?

    I think so. Usually ha

    can a boy and girl be friends without having feelings for each other?

    Yes

    think a lot before you fall asleep?

    Oh, yes. I take medication to make my brain "shut off" at night. It's bad.

    last time you danced?

    Today!

    is there a person of the opposite gender on your mind?

    Dad. He just texted me

    what does your last text say?

    Haha! "I took tomorrow off"

    anyone you hate?

    Nope

    do you toss & turn for hours at night or fall right to sleep?

    Sometimes, yes

    are you on a desktop or laptop?

    I am on my pretty flower laptop

    do you like anyone?

    I like a lot of people. Not really "like like", though.

    do your parents know everything about you?

    Yeah, pretty much

    have you ever just felt like you could cry an ocean?

    Yes.

    warm, cold, or content?

    Cold, I'm usually cold.

    if you could go back in time and change things, would you?

    I'm not sure going back in time would change anything, so no.

    Does the number 420 have any meaning to you?

    No

    Do you like the band Slightly Stoopid?

    Never heard of 'em

    What do you think of animals?

    Love animals!

    Due to your feelings of animals, are you a vegetarian?

    No, but I probably could be if I tried

     Do you like Trix cereal?

    Aw, I haven't had Trix in ages...

    Do you use Pandora to find new music?

    Yes, once in awhile

    Do you bite your nails, why?

    No because I have no desire to

    Wuld u take my surveyzz if i typ3d l1k3 d1$$?

    No.

    What is the worst thing a guy has done to you?

    Emotionally abandoned me.

    Do you like women vocalists?

    Um, sure?

    Lets say you had a baby with the last person you kissed?

    That would be a bad decision on our part.

    What’s the greatest thing that happened today?

    I don't know. Got to sleep in a little bit.

    Do you find smoking unattractive?

    No. I don't.

    You have to get a tattoo, where and what do you get?

    A small butterfly on my hip!

    Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?

    Yes, I plan on it

    Ever been told "it’s not you, it's me"?

    I don't think so...

    Do you want to be single?

    Um. Pass. I'm not sure.

    Have you ever dated the same person more than twice?

    No

    Do you consider yourself lucky?

    Extremely. I am extremely lucky.

    Do you ever think about stuff and start crying?

    Yes

    Do you have bangs?

    Hahaha. Naw. I don't need hair!

    Is this summer gonna be a good one?

    I don't know. It may be a lonely one. But it'll be fine.

    Have you ever passed out from drinking?

    No lol. Not even close.

    Are you mean?

    I can be, but I don't think I'm a mean person

    How many people do you trust?

    Fully trust? Ten. Not too bad!

    Have you ever dated someone longer than a year?

    Yep

    Do you get mad easily?

    Naw

    Do you still talk to the last person you kissed?

    Yeah

    Could you handle a long distance relationship?

    That seems to be all I can get. I can handle them, but it'd be nice to be with someone I could see on a regular basis.

    Is there anyone who doesn't like you?

    I don't know. I'm sure there are.

    Where is the person you miss the most right now?

    N/A

    Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?

    On the cheek!

    Did you have an exciting last weekend?

    Yeah! I saw Spamalot!

    The last song you heard?

    "I Just Called to Say I Love You"

    Sensitive or tough guys?

    I like sensitive guys.

    Has a friend ever stabbed you in the back?

    I don't think so...? I've been pretty lucky friend-wise. Not a lot of drama.

    Your parents split; would you want to live with your Mom or Dad?

    I don't know. Probably would stay with Mom if I was having health issues. I'd probably move elsewhere if I was healthy and able. I'd rather not think about this.

    Seven days from now will you be in a relationship?

    No, lol

    Have you ever fallen asleep in someones arms?

    Probably, once upon a long time ago.

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