Being happy means seeing these beautiful flowers between afternoon rain showers. Being happy means seeing the rain drops on the petals, knowing that it is the rain that makes them so beautiful. Being happy means seeing this sign and doubling over in laughter, knowing full well that I have EARNED this parking spot! Being happy… Continue reading Being Happy
Silver Lining
Brookside Babycakes
As I have mentioned here many times, I am about 90% Vegan (at the pleading of my oncologic nutritionist, I have wild caught fish once or twice a week). The good news is that being Vegan is not only not that hard, but there are FABULOUS vegan options available now, which makes both going out… Continue reading Brookside Babycakes
Bad News, Good News, Silver Lining News
Bad News: Today was supposed to have been my 5th of 6 chemo infusions. However, I have not yet recovered from the last round of chemo (three F-bomb weeks ago!). As a consequence, my Oncologist and I decided (everything is a joint decision with him – as it should be!) that I need another week… Continue reading Bad News, Good News, Silver Lining News
Spring has Sprung!
This is the first week of Spring and I am so excited about it! There is no feeling like that first spring in my step (pun intended). Spring reminds me of when The HOTY (a/k/a Husband of the Year) and Finally Five used to take long bike rides throughout Chicago to go “tulip hunting”. It… Continue reading Spring has Sprung!
Silver Lining Book: The Paris Wife
A Silver Lining to my omnipresent fatigue is that I am able to read. I can’t tell you how happy this makes me! I’m a real-book reader as in the kind that has pages. Though I’ve read a couple of books on my iPad (when traveling), I love the sensual experience of reading a book:… Continue reading Silver Lining Book: The Paris Wife
Cuckoo for Coconuts
Since my pruning episode last week (the one in which I LOOKED like a prune…not a reference to any gardening prowess, unfortunately!), I realized that I need to really focus on hydration, hydration, hydration (ideally not by being hooked up to an IV 24/7!). In my pre-FBC life, whenever I would go for a long… Continue reading Cuckoo for Coconuts
Saturday Stroll
Today I took my first walk in nearly two weeks. I can’t believe I just wrote that. Holy Moly. It’s been a rough round. That said, I TOOK A WALK (Silver Lining!)…and am so grateful for it! Because I was so winded, I was passed by three snails in search of lunch. However, this pace… Continue reading Saturday Stroll
Bookworm: The Family Dinner
Last weekend, The HOTY (a/k/a Husband of the Year) and I schlepped my sinusitis-ridden, chemo-filled body to a dinner party held by Laurie David in honor of Dr. Marisa Weiss, President of Breastcancer.org. The theme of the evening was how eating healthfully and organically can help prevent breast cancer while simultaneously doing a whole lot… Continue reading Bookworm: The Family Dinner
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have. ~Author Unknown For each petal on the shamrock This brings a wish your way Good health, good luck, and happiness For today and every day. ~Author Unknown PS – Yes, this is a 4-leaf clover with an extra wish… Continue reading Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Isolation Island
Being in the hospital last week and now home (attached to an IV pole) still feeling rotten has made me feel very isolated. Isolated from friends. Isolated from conversation. Isolated from school drop-off. Isolated from hiking and tennis. Isolated from the world. Isolated even from the bathroom (now that’s low!). Now, it’s not to say… Continue reading Isolation Island