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About carla

Writer, blogger, photographer, breast cancer survivor. I write about whatever strikes my fancy as I meander through life.

another friday is here…

Posted on May 20, 2011 by carla

Well it’s Friday and I am pleased to announce I have gotten through another week very well.    Hopefully I haven’t tortured or over-taxed all of you dear ones. I am amazed at all the people finding this blog since I … Continue reading →

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after an afternoon of breast cancer mardi gras: cleared for takeoff!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by carla

I am home…and exhausted.  My primary care did new EKGs…and guess what?  I am fine.  I am cleared for takeoff and nothing will hold up making the lump go bye-bye. I had a lot of fun with the nurses and … Continue reading →

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seeking inner calm

Posted on May 19, 2011 by carla

Ok so yes, I have to get to the “heart” of it all today and I am anxious.  Maybe this happens, but since I am but a newbie to the land of breast cancer and surgery please bear with me.  … Continue reading →

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more, more, more….

Posted on May 18, 2011 by carla

I know you people wish I would give it a rest…but today  I am on a quest. (And apparently “I am a poet and I did not even know it”) Do I file this under boobalicious? So tamoxifen, my buddy … Continue reading →

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princess thundercloud

Posted on May 18, 2011 by carla

One of my neighbors years ago told me if I had an American Indian name (and if I don’t get this politically correct, go easy I am really, really cranky right now) it would be Princess Thundercloud. Pretty funny, but … Continue reading →

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i knew things were going too smoothly…

Posted on May 18, 2011 by carla

Some days you just need the F-Bomb.  Today is one of them and I don’t need this crap, nor do I need more stress. I was wading through the sea of what referrals I need for surgery, what codes, blah,blah,blah … Continue reading →

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rainy day…busy brain

Posted on May 17, 2011 by carla

It’s another rainy day and while great for my herbs newly planted in my garden, it’s making me a little mopey.  Not bad mopey – my head is just a bit crowded.  My Nurse Navigator called.  Apparently they don’t feel … Continue reading →

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busy, busy

Posted on May 16, 2011 by carla

Monday has been a blur.  The weekend was so wonderful and bam! Reality came pouring back in starting at about 6:30 a.m. Between work and getting more crap scheduled, it was a blur.  Not a bad blur, or particularly upsetting … Continue reading →

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happy birthday to me…

Posted on May 14, 2011 by carla

d1, a photo by mainlineclicks on Flickr. So maybe this year my birthday is just more awesome – truthfully the best ever…. or I am more aware of the gifts we have in this world and grateful for the love … Continue reading →

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happy is a state of mind I choose

Posted on May 13, 2011 by carla

I know some people think I am bit nutty because how can I say I am happy when I have breast cancer. Ok look, maybe every single day I won’t be happy, and some days I will be scared, but … Continue reading →

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