Poke, Pareos and Poi; Maui Nō Ka ʻOi
… jk about poi tho. I sometimes forget this was intended to be a travel/adventure blog since it turned into a bit of a cancer journal. Well, I finally have a trip to report on and have been putting it off, mostly because I’ve felt like crap lately. Let’s dive in… As soon as I … Continue reading Poke, Pareos and Poi; Maui Nō Ka ʻOi
A Day in the Life – on Chemo Steroids
Wanna know what being on chemo steroids is like? It’s 3am. You’re wired from insomnia, in excruciating back pain, full-on sweating. Then you… Read an entire novel. Take Pepcid so you don’t die of heartburn the second you eat something. Grind through a work project that would typically take 4 hours in approx. 55min. Create … Continue reading A Day in the Life – on Chemo Steroids
Books I Read on Vacay
I just went on vacation to Hawaii and I brought 3 books with me. I was reading a book before my trip that I couldn’t get in to so I ditched it and bought fun summer books that are easy to read. First I read Beach Read by Emily Henry. It was super easy to … Continue reading Books I Read on Vacay
“Who We Are” – Tyrone Wells
I’ve mentioned before that Tyrone Wells is my favorite singer/songwriter. I’ve been to tons of his live shows, his music always touches my heart and played a small part in helping me get out of a toxic relationship (read more here.) Today he released a new single called Who We Are and you should run, … Continue reading “Who We Are” – Tyrone Wells
Palm Trees with My Main Squeeze
Not too long ago I had to teach myself how to walk again after spending a month in a hospital bed. It’s been a long road to recovery and I still am unable to walk properly but I get stronger every day. So when I “hiked” down and up this small canyon I was elated. … Continue reading Palm Trees with My Main Squeeze
A Picture-Perfect Pinch Me Picnic
As of Tuesday, I have been fighting cancer for ONE WHOLE YEAR. I wanted to do something special as a thank you for the girls that have been my San Diego fam through this insane year. They’re the ones that made signs and waved at me from a bridge outside my hospital room when they weren’t … Continue reading A Picture-Perfect Pinch Me Picnic
Fresh Flower Field Frolics
I LOVE springtime. I also love that I’m feeling better these days. I had a couple days in bed feeling awful from my monthly steroids, but I talked to my doctor about it and we came up with a game plan to hopefully alleviate some of the horrible (and I mean horrible) side effects next month. … Continue reading Fresh Flower Field Frolics
Go Planet, it’s Your Earth Day
I’m a big fan of Mother Earth. I love to explore her and stand in awe of her beauty. But dang, we are so mean to her. I saw an instagram post today about how Earth Day when we were kids was about turning the water off when we brushed our teeth and cutting the … Continue reading Go Planet, it’s Your Earth Day
BLUES MOOD
Preface: I’m being dramatic. Not entirely sure I enjoy things still. I’m cranky cuz I haven’t been sleeping well so I’d take what I say with a grain of salt. Mmm salt. Now I want potato chips. Ok I take it back. I enjoy chips. I also enjoy making these mood boards. I’ve become a … Continue reading BLUES MOOD
Young Adult Cancer Awareness
This week is AYA (Adolescent & Young Adult) Cancer Awareness Week. Yes, I qualify as a young adult (I googled it). I was just one of 89,500 AYAs (in the US) diagnosed with cancer last year. AYAs are the most underserved cancer population by age. I sit in a chemo chair surrounded by patients 20-30 … Continue reading Young Adult Cancer Awareness
A Bone Marrow Biopsy, Palm Springs & Pie
I woke up exhausted today. I haven’t been sleeping very well. A stranger on Instagram said she’s had the same problem and it might be because of the full moon last night. idk. I had a day jam packed with meetings for work and now I’m even more exhausted. Also, I have weird anxiety from … Continue reading A Bone Marrow Biopsy, Palm Springs & Pie
Quarantine Memories: Vegas Neon Museum
Hi. Hello. And how do you do? Sorry just had a flashback to my cheerleading days. Yikes. Mini cancer update: I had my last chemo of the intensive introduction year! Now I have a little bit of a break and then move to maintenance where I’ll only get chemo infusions once a month along with … Continue reading Quarantine Memories: Vegas Neon Museum
World Cancer Day
Today is #worldcancerday. Even though my life has always been touched by cancer in some way – my brother died of cancer before I was born, growing up I volunteered at various cancer organizations, I traveled to DC to advocate for cancer research funding, I interned at the Ronald McDonald House in college, and I … Continue reading World Cancer Day
Tropical Fits
Typically this time of year, I’d be in Hawaii. I’ve never gone this long without a trip “home”, yes I still consider Hawaii home, and it’s major bumming me out. So I put together this little board of wearable tropical vibes / aloha print goodies to feel a little closer to the Aloha State. I … Continue reading Tropical Fits
The Cure is Trying to Kill Me
I think I jinxed myself by wearing this shirt. I started feeling lousy on Christmas. I had a lovely brunch with my parents and we watched Christmas movies and then I went to bed for the next two days because I felt like crap. I got a blood transfusion on Sunday which usually makes me … Continue reading The Cure is Trying to Kill Me
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