After a week of breast cancer treatment, there is nothing like coming home…home sweet home.
Silver Lining
Fabulous Ferry and Lousy Lymphedema
As I continue on this breast cancer journey, for every downer, there are two Silver Linings. The nicest, most amazing things happen. When I need them the most. Every. Single. Day.
Preparation as Protection
I feel like the luckiest girl in the world (aside from breast cancer, of course).
One of the reasons that I feel so fortunate is that I live in Santa Barbara, one of the most beautiful places on earth. When I say beautiful, I mean spectacular.
However, it is a fire zone. And an earthquake zone. GULP. BUT,the Silver Lining is that we are now equipped with the knowledge and supplies to help protect us in the event that something (another GULP) happens.
Radiation Reality
Today was day 1 of 25 Radiation Treatments for my breast cancer. Radiation is the third of three legs of this treatment stool. I am hopeful that that this stool will be a strong and solid foundation that will last for generations to come.
Radiation Rehearsal
Today is the day of my “dry run” of radiation for breast cancer. My nerves are on high alert; however, the Silver Linings continue to appear.
Fashion SL's: Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef and Arpels
While in New York, I went to the Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef and Arpels exhibit at the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. For a period of time, I completely forgot that I have breast cancer. What a Silver Lining!
Friday's Fixin's: Mollie's Passata Soup
One of my all-time favorite restaurants is Trattoria Mollie in Montecito, California. The food is not only delicious and nutritious, but also made with a whole lotta love.
Down on the Farm: Simply Outstanding
After a week of being poked, prodded, stretched and contorted (thank you, breast cancer!), the timing to relax in a beautiful environment, with delicious food and amazing people was impeccable.
Outstanding in the Field lived up to its incredible reputation. If you have the opportunity to participate in one of these events, don’t walk…RUN!
Fashion SL's: Jules Allen Cashmere
Jules Allen is one of those people who, if she weren’t so darn nice, a girl could really be snarky about her because she is gorgeous, talented, fun, loyal, energetic, and oh so sweet (and itty-bitty!). She designs my favorite cashmere line, Jules Allen Cashmere. I wear her cashmere all the time because it is… Continue reading Fashion SL's: Jules Allen Cashmere
The Road to Radiation
Now that my chemo is DONE and my port-a-cath is OUT, it’s time to begin the Road to Radiation. Silver Lining: this is the LAST part of my treatment regimen. Yippeeee-do!