Tag Archives: life

juggling

Posted on May 26, 2011 by carla

One of the things that you never really know what it is like until you are in it, is trying to juggle your 9 to 5 life with a breast cancer diagnosis. When you get breast cancer you flip into … Continue reading →

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is life a giant 12-step program?

Posted on May 25, 2011 by carla

As we reach a certain age, we can’t help but know (or have known) a few people in recovery, better know as AA. That being said, I have wondered for some time if life is not just a giant 12-step … Continue reading →

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a couple of clouds on a sunny day

Posted on May 25, 2011 by carla

Today is a weird one. First there was the call from my surgeon’s office that they had not yet received my written surgery clearance from my primary care’s office. So I called my primary care and said I don’t want to whine … Continue reading →

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an irish blessing

Posted on May 24, 2011 by carla

Today they aren’t my words…they are words as old as the hills. If any of you out there are having a bad day, may these words be a positive affirmation: May God give you… For every storm, a rainbow, For … Continue reading →

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the human element in breast cancer

Posted on May 23, 2011 by carla

Today was a crazy, quasi-rainy Monday. A trip back to my primary care for another blood pressure check – and well, my blood pressure is a little high so I am on a beta blocker thingy at least for the … Continue reading →

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these are the days…

Posted on May 22, 2011 by carla

Woke up with Natalie Merchant in my head – “These are The Days”. Love, love, love this song. It’s Sunday already. The days fly by. Yesterday was one of those days again you just want to bottle – Good friends … Continue reading →

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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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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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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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