Author Archives: carla
after an afternoon of breast cancer mardi gras: cleared for takeoff!
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
seeking inner calm
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
more, more, more….
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
princess thundercloud
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
i knew things were going too smoothly…
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
rainy day…busy brain
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
busy, busy
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
happy birthday to me…
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
happy is a state of mind I choose
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
reminding myself to learn patience
Some days patience is a virtue I have a hard time discovering….and today? The word of the morning thus far is irritation. And it’s probably just in my head because I have things to do….but….let’s start at the beginning (and … Continue reading
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