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Dear Diary, Today was one of the most rewarding and most pure days I’ve had in a long time. My sister and I share a hair stylist and today was her turn in the chair. If you know my sister you know she has HAIR! I’m always amazed at how long, thick and beautiful itContinue reading “Chapter 10”

This weekend was packed! I feel like I definitely over exerted myself. I’ve been super tired lately and I think the brain fatigue is kicking in. But I don’t regret it all. I’m trying to pack in as much time with our friends before I’m back in my personal lockdown. I realized that in additionContinue reading “Chapter 9”

Dear Diary, It’s currently 1:30 in the morning and as I tired as I am I can’t sleep. I have 2 sleep patterns, I’m out by 10:30 pm or I’m awake until 3:30 am. On occasion I’ll fall asleep around midnight and I love those nights…Sleep has always been elusive. I had a migraine theContinue reading “Chapter 8”

Dear Diary, Wow! My heart and proverbial cup (of chaser without alcohol) are overflowing and I’m overwhelmed with the amount of support I’ve received. I literally have not gotten out of bed yet and the outpouring of love this early is just wow! The calls, messages on social media, the texts…I am so grateful forContinue reading “Chapter 7”

This domain is my gift to myself…some years my gifts to myself were extravagant…in 2017 I bought myself a car, in 2020 Jimmy and I bought a house…but this year…2021 I paid $48.80 so I could have this outlet. This little space where I share my soul. Who knew that for under $50 I wouldContinue reading “Happy Birthday to Me!!!”

Dear Diary, I took the time to reread what I’ve written and although it doesn’t seem like it; I have definitely omitted and glossed over some parts. It’s not because those parts weren’t important but because I’m doing this a look back and not going day by day. Maybe one day I’ll get there butContinue reading “Chapter 6”

Dear Diary, I’m a lucky girl, I know this. I have a really good life. I’m fortunate to have the absolute best support system both personally and professionally. I have built a life that could be considered enviable by some. When you take a quick glance at my life you would see I drive aContinue reading “Chapter 5”

Dear Diary, So let’s talk more about my care team…I had many choices and met with dozens of people. I made the decision to keep PAMF for Oncology, I met with Dr. Bryant Sheh and he got me right away. You know I’m very curious and detail oriented. He was able to be upfront withContinue reading “Chapter 4”

Dear Diary, We know that I was perfectly fine hearing my results. I was and am ok with this because I know at the end of the day this cancer will not kill me. Is there a chance that complications can occur from treatment? Yeah but that’s not something to focus on. The perspective hereContinue reading “Chapter 3”

Dear Diary, Let’s get a little more clinical here. Again it’s invasive ductal mucinous carcinoma. Basically the cells in my milk ducts have created an abnormal cluster of cells and they are only in one place. They are surrounded in mucus which makes them mucinous. Only 2% of breast cancers are like mine so it’sContinue reading “Chapter 2”