New Site!

A new site is up now, aiming to gain information for my book idea. I really wish to publish a book for new survivors with the help of seasoned survivors. Please click on the link below to review the new page.


Chemoturtles book site

Please email us with any information, or questions.

An update

I've decided to make a point of being less lazy. I've lost four pounds now, because of it. I'm being a more active parent with my daughter. Turning off the television and my tablet; actually engaging with my daughter. She is quite the little go-getter. Never allows me to rest a moment. *sob* Especially since she hasn't been napping. And here it is, nearly midnight and she has JUST NOW fallen asleep. (We put her down at 8:30) But even though I'm terribly exhausted, the amount of happy memories I've had with her are huge.

Rambles

Memories flooding back again. Came across some older pictures of me from my hospital stay eight years ago. (Still cannot believe it has been so long) Then, a post from the FML website about a girl thinking she had tonsilitis, but really having lymphoma. Lastly, a girl I worked with while I was in the midst of my chemotherpy treatment has starting working at my new company. (She's never seen me with hair. Last we met, I had no eyelashes or eyebrows even.)
Just another reminder that this will always be at the forefront of my mind. Nearly a decade later...
I'm still working on getting out of "victim" mode: still feeling like I'm in that hospital bed. It's not depression anymore. I know it's laziness. Laziness out of habit? Is that possible?

Anniversary and Nook book pics

Yep, today's my big eight year survivor anniversary. Big difference in life choices between 24 and 32. Oddly, though, I kind of feel like the years just froze and I'm still just 24. Must have been all that formaldehyde they pumped into me for chemo.

I have so far celebrated this weekend by buying myself an Ipod Touch. Pretty spiffy little thing. I'm such an app addict. But have been finding myself playing Monopoly on it quite often. Haven't found any actually "useful" apps other than my Weight Watchers app. But certainly not regretting this purchase. I'm such an utter techy. Thinking I'll also be getting myself a Verizon Wireless Iphone later this year.

I am also starting to read through some Stephen King books again. I haven't read his stuff in years. And I can't believe I've actually never read "Misery." How terrible! I've also never seen the movie in it's entirety. Sorry, Kathy Bates. My Nook book picks now are a bit vulgar, and not necessarily easy reads. But it's beats Nathaniel Hawthorne. His stuff gives me migraines from all the needless, artsy symbolism.



 

More merchandise.

I had a tote just like this during chemo. It's great for holding books, crossword puzzles, water bottles, and your snuggie.
http://www.choosehope.com/product/choose-hope-tote-bag

Comes in different colors.

Great hoodies.

I really want one of these hoodies. They can be found at http://www.choosehope.com/ one of my favorite sites.

I'm lime green for lymphoma, if anyone wants to get me one.

Just in case...

Just in case my cancer ever comes back...

I have started filling out this book for my daughter. Is that weird?