Author Archives: carla
friday….and someone who inspires me
Another week is drawing to a close my friends and I am still smiling. I want to thank all of you for your love and support this week. Last evening, after work, my friend Michelle stopped by so we could … Continue reading
sixes and sevens
Today I find myself at sixes and sevens, so I thought I might as well be honest about it. I actually feel anxious, and haven’t really in a while. But I know it needs to work itself out. Life is … Continue reading
the hospital bill cha-cha-cha
Breathe. I was warned about the itemized hospital bill. Truthfully, I did not expect it to be wrong. I know, I know what the hell was I thinking? Surprise number one: they charged me close to $200 for a pregnancy … Continue reading
the next phase scheduled…(sort of)
O.k. so I got the official “all clear” from my medical oncologist – yes it is officially official — the girl needs no chemo. So I have scheduled my next meet and greet with the radiation oncologist. At that appointment … Continue reading
yes, sublimely ridiculous
Today I have another follow-up with my breast surgeon for my second post-op appointment and I am still waiting for my oncologist to say yes he has read my oncotype report. Today is also one of those disgustingly hot,hot,hot July … Continue reading
the waiting IS the hardest part and other tales….
Ok so yes, I spoke to my medical oncologist right before the holiday weekend (and he called me within half an hour of getting my e-mail asking him to look at oncotype results). So yes, I am waiting for him … Continue reading
some days a girl just wants to dance……
YAY! Can I say YAY?! “What is she talking about” you all are thinking, right? I have not gone round the bend, I am just so happy I could dance in the middle of the street and what a sight … Continue reading
the post with no name
I don’t really know what to call this post, so it is the post with no name. I ran into a neighbor who I don’t see all the time and they told me about someone they know who is struggling … Continue reading
deflated is NOT defeated
Well, I received another reply from another publication asking me to write something in their prescribed guidelines and it would be reviewed by their editorial staff…so I will! Now onto the title of this post – the funny thing about … Continue reading
editorial commentary about my writing…my first rejection
So I have been submitting my writing samples to different publications. I decided what the hell, I will submit this blog to a few to see what I get. Here was the first response. I am not sure that I … Continue reading
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