Motivation

Yep, I get ya on the 10/15 minute rule experience. Last night I PROMISED myself I would do 15 minutes, and I ended up with 30. I'm going to push for the 30 from the beginning tonight, but I bet I won't get too much more beyond it. Oh, how I wish I did not work full-time and could focus more on a few things in my life....

Then when I hear myself say that, I think I should feel grateful for NED status, ability to work, and the other things that make my life so full. Of course, it is especially helpful for me to think like that because I got more added to my job description today--because I am so skilled, competent, professional, whatever--without any pay raise in sight. The underlying message is you'd better be thankful for your job in this economy. I also wonder if the other underlying message is your options are limited as a result of your health, and we know it. Perhaps I am getting more cynicism blended in with my hopeful side....

By the way, Kari, I'm glad for you that the work pressures have subsided a little. And kmmd, you are checking in a bit more; is that because you are not so pressed by work? I hope so! To all others, glad to hear from you; take good care and move, move, move!

Spring, we're both Tauras, close birthdays.  Pedicure sounds like a great idea

Hi Springie! I haven't posted on this thread in quite a while, but wanted to wish you a

     HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!!!!!

for tomorrow.

I have been trying to still eat healthy & am keeping up my work-outs.

{{hugs to Kari, Deanna, Joy & anybody I've missed}}

Spring - Have a wonderful birthday!!!

Everyone else - hope you are having a great weekend!!!

Spring,

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!   Wishing you MANY MANY MORE, HAPPY HEALTHY YEARS!!

kmmd, & Spring,

I am a Taurus, too!  My bday was last last week...  the 21st! 

Went for a run today, and now I am having some Achilles pain...  My dh says my shoes are all worn out, so I need to get a new pair...  

Have a great weekend, ladies!  For once, I'm not working on Saturday!!   The weather is beautiful!

Harley 

Hey everyone!  I don't know if you saw on a couple of other threads, but I was dx AGAIN with BC.  This time it's IDC and DCIS (multifocal).  I have to get my lymphnodes checked and do a petscan.  It's in the same area where I had BC.  Hard to believe this can happen 8 months after a bmx with clear margins! 

Oh, Kittycat, I am so sorry.  It's hard to believe, isn't it?!  Your situation sounds a lot like Meg's (Ivorymom), who is also BRCA1+ and had similarly shocking news at her one year checkup.  It just makes me so mad, I want to cry.  It's not fair.  When are they going to find some real answers to this??????   {{{(Hugs}}}, and just know that we're here for you!   Deanna

Kittycat,

I am SO sorry to hear your news!

Praying for you, and Ivorymom, too.  This disease really sucks BIG TIME!!!  

HUGS 

Harley

Well we got back last night from San Diego.  We saw my son play his last college baseball game.  It was very emotional.  It is hard to believe that all those years of watching him play are now done.  We are looking forward to his graduation (in December) and watching him grow as a young man.

My exchange surgery is in a week. YUK! I am planning on taking a couple of weeks off and hope that is enough.  Taking time off at the end of the school year is not good timing.

kittycat I am sorry you had more surgery.  Who is you doctor?  Maybe you can PM me and we can talk.

Well lots of stuff to do today. I am always so tired after these trips.  Hopefully I can get a walk in today.  Enjoy your Sunday everyone!

kittycat, what can I say ((((hugs)))) it's just not fair, but then again, nothing about this stupid disease is fair.

Well, our snow is gone again, yup had snow again this week which was not good as most of the trees have budded out already. Nice and sunny today so think I will go clean out some flower beds.

Big hello to all and hope you all had a great weekend. 

Walked around Duke Gardens with DH today, HOT here, but it was lovely! I've had a great Birthday weekend, thanks for all the lovely wishes dear friends! 

Kitty, well CRAP!!! NO friggin' fair. Let us know what's going on. Thinking of you.  <<<<<<HUGS>>>>>> to kitty...

kitty, thinking of you and sending many positive vibes (PVs)!!  Great that your new shoes did OK and WAY TO GO!!

Springie, I love Duke - so gorgeous!  AND so happy you had a wonderful birthday weekend!

I'm very very sore today - did some cleaning, scrubbing and then tried to do a Dancing with the Stars workout, man I'm no candidate for that show! haha

The crazy winds here have finally calmed down to breezy, but it is sunny!  Yesterday after cleaning I had to go shopping so I went to Pluto's (salad place) and loaded up and wanted to sit outside in the sun, but my gosh that wind, it was gusting and knocked over the dressing container, my napkin went flying, my hair was whipping around, it was quite funny, but it was so packed inside and I just wanted fresh air!  crazy I tell ya 

kmmd - I can soooo relate, I'm back to putting my hair up and bringing a hair tie for the convertible now!!  I just smile, although I ended up chewing repeatedly on this one darn piece of hair that would not cooperate!  But kept smiling cause it felt good to have hair!!

Crystal clear day here today... supposed to hit 95 this afternoon, but walking was still manageable just now, and I was pleased to see I'd logged 12,776 steps on my pedometer, although I'm sitting here dripping sweat (toxins!) now.  But that was my first day walking since Thursday, so I missed more than half a week!  

I'm with you Kari and kmmd on the attitude adjustment when it comes to hair.  I've noticed that since chemo I rarely even check mine after I get ready in the morning.   It's there, and that's enough.  The days of striving for perfection with it or anything else seem to be pretty much a thing of the past! 

Hope everyone's week is off to a good start, and I'm praying for you, Kittycat.  Please keep us posted on anything you find out.  We're all pulling for you!     Deanna

hey cuties!  Deanna, can you believe that hot weather already?! AND you did SO many steps!!  Always my hero.

Brenda, don't poop yourself out too much if you're too tired.

Harley, yay for the boss finally getting a clue!

I went to the chiropractor yesterday after work, boy my body got a complete overhaul, it was all out of whack, all that no sleeping/traveling took its toll.  So today will get a walk in and some yoga, I'm off work in 10 minutes!  YAY