So this past weekend I went to Seattle to visit with The Twins. More than just a normal romp, it was also about just spending time with them as they go through a very difficult time. Their Dad, a most awesome fellow, was diagnosed with cancer about a year ago - and now the word is he may not see 2015. I only spoke in depth to one sister about ( Read more... )

Okay, so almost a week ago I finished Rad Onc (YAY!) so that makes most of the journey over. But allow me this small space to actually moan a bit: UGH!! So right about the last week the boob started to, well, GLOW for lack of a better term. And the second degree burns intensified a bit so now I have blistering, weeping and VERY tender skin. I ( Read more... )

Today was the last day of chemo! YAY! So pleased to have this little phase of the adventure over ( Read more... )

Well ( Read more... )

So I get to be cancer free AND have Peter Capaldi as my Doctor?!? Best news in weeks ( Read more... )

I am forcing myself to read a minimum of one book a month, because I let work consume FAR TOO MUCH of my time last year. I mainly download audiobooks and ebooks, but I try to buy at least one hardback a month, at my local booksellers, because I want to support the store, and I love the feel of an actual book. Yes, I'm one of those. Plus, my local ( Read more... )

 I always forget about this account - but now that LJ seems to be having a nervous breakdown, signing in juuuuuust in case, LOL

Yes, yes - crossposting. No worries.

Just got off the phone with my Sis. Nico is going to be going to a major Karate tournament this summer - originally they thought it was going to be in Mexico. Turns out the team was invited to a BIGGER event in ORLANDO! Now of course I am very proud of my Nephew, but ( Read more... )

Oh Halloween - my sister texted me today because she was *awesome* and picked up a key piece I need for my Halloween costume while in one of those seasonal superstores. THEN she found the zombie garden gnomes and lo, as a thank you I said I will spot her two as a thank you ( Read more... )

So last night I clicked on a random Netflix recommendation: It had Maggie Smith THEREFORE it had to be good ( Read more... )