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  • Jaybird627
    Jaybird627 Member Posts: 2,144
    edited January 2008

    I love the '70's fashions and only wish I'd kept everything. Guess that wouldn't have worked, though, as I weigh less now than I did then. My boobs are are saggier/flatter also.....

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  • SISKimberly
    SISKimberly Member Posts: 762
    edited January 2008

    Hey Pearl,

    Isn't it crazy that the things we wore in the 70's are back? Why do we bother tossing things out if they're going to come back eventually? Glad you found use for your purses..and yeah...no cost. I'll bet they'll sell for a lot more than you paid for them originally. And I too liked the lighter shade of jeans, so I'll be buying a pair of those for sure. Short hair...I'm as short as you can get at the moment ;-)

    I too would love to lose some weight, so I'm going to have to pick up my pace as far as excercising...I eat pretty well, so I know it' more a matter of not moving as much as I should...and I know that even though I'm tired from treatment that excercise will actually help...so I will endeavor to pick up my pace. I'll be rooting for you to meet your goals!!!!



    SIS Kimberly

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  • SISKimberly
    SISKimberly Member Posts: 762
    edited January 2008

    Here's my newest poem...my second treatment went well...no bad reaction to Taxotere...I had the onc nurse drip it really slowly. Afterwards, my dh took me to lunch at Red Robin and while I was in the bathroom, he had the hostess tie a pink balloon to my chair. He's so sweet.



    Baldacious Babe With Balditude 1/29/08





    You know, I didn’t really care

    when I found out I would lose my hair

    I knew it was only temporary and

    no, there is not one reason to get upset.



    I rather liked the novel notion

    of only needing soothing lotion

    on my newly baby bare legs, since

    no shaving would be required.



    The very thought of no hair was sublime

    just thinking about how much time

    I would save every morning with

    no blow drying or styling.



    The reality came in only eleven days

    and in such unexpected ways,

    for at first my hair leapt unannounced

    no real traces to be found, but feeling thinner.



    On day eight, my sore scalp threw off strands;

    they came out right in my hands!

    It wasn’t a lot, but Wow

    no denying my hair was a changin’



    The very next day, a wig would be found

    to wear out on occasions when my bald mound

    might be ‘out of place’, or I just wanted to look HOT!

    No reason to limit my head covering potential.



    On day eleven, hair now everywhere, we did the big shave.

    What a blast we had; my Mohawk was all the rave!

    The star of Hoshalls Salon for at least the day;

    no way they’ll soon forget that crazy lady's new do.



    I feel strangely empowered and wonderfully free

    like I have broken a stereotype I had of me

    I am not my breasts, nor my hair.

    No, those things are not what matters!



    It’s my confidence. My boldly looking Cancer in the eye

    And saying with conviction, “I don’t even care why”

    What I know is I am gonna kick your sorry behind,

    NO mercy granted, ‘cause I’m one baldacious babe with baldtitude.



    Yep, having a new Balditude is what matters!



    SIS Kimberly

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  • snowyday
    snowyday Member Posts: 1,478
    edited January 2008

    That was perfect you need to publish it. Pearl49  Oh it brought back memories.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2008

    Awesome, Kimberly, as usual! I especially like the second-to-last paragraph:

    "I feel strangely empowered and wonderfully free
    like I have broken a stereotype I had of me
    I am not my breasts, nor my hair. "

    Keep sending these in for publication. They are truly priceless and I know they will help so many others who are struggling with the emotional aspects of this beast.

    Glad your infusion went well....

    ~Marin

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  • SISKimberly
    SISKimberly Member Posts: 762
    edited January 2008

    Thanks for the kudo's Pearl and Marin. I'm keeping that publishing option open. I've been working with a gal who publishes an anthology called HotFlashes each spring, so I've got a potential story being published.



    SiS Kimberly

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited January 2008

    Your travel talk sent me back to 1972 --an ALItalia round trip fare to Italy for $225 that allowed me to catch any planes as long as they were on route to go back to the states.

    Started off in Rome and for an Ancient history buff it was the trip of a lifetime.  Took a day trip to Florence but stayed in Rome for a while---then traveled down the Amalfi drive all the way to Naples---went to Pompey and Herculaneum--then off to Brindisi and an overnight ferry to Greece. Nothing like watching the sunrise as you are passing by Santorini.

    Then a seven day cruise to the Greek Isles including Santorini (I even have pictures of me riding the donkey), Crete, Rhodes, Mykonos then to Istanbul, Turkey (the bazaar) and the ruins at Ephesus----back to Greece and then a loooong trip to Delphi-and many places that escape my memory--Actually had an archaeologist as a guide.

    But the drive---Oiy Vey ---most glorious scenic views you can possibly imagine but most harrowing rides of my life--everywhere along the road memorials to accidents that had occurred there. 

    People were amazingly friendly, gracious and hospitable.---And I am forever addicted to Greek food---Bring on that Galactoboureko, never-mind the Baklava,--seafood on the beach that can never be replicated here.---Never knew sardines were supposed to taste like that-but then pass the ouzo. LOL

    Then another overnight ferry to Israel---quite an experience sailing into

    the hills of Haifa and seeing that gleaming Gold Bahai temple on Mount Carmel as you arrive.

    Actually, taking Swiss Air to Zurich then taking a train to Amsterdam

    loved the Van Gogh museum---very worthwhile city to visit---many things to see----

    Unfortunately, I almost missed my plane to Paris since I didn't realize

    at the time that they locked you in for the night at the Youth Hostels.

    A few days in Paris, and a stop in London to see the Tut exhibit (I've been forever chasing the Tut exhibit) and home.

    Was I ever that young? I didn't speak any foreign language.  What did I take-Latin-of course.  I went by myself--arrived everywhere without reservations---

    Where's the youth hostel?

    Guess now it would be the Elder Hostel. LOL

    I was an Art Teacher at the time.  I left the week school let out in June and did not return until school started in September.

    If you have the chance to go.---Just do it!

    Still have to laugh at $225 for all those planes.

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  • juanita63
    juanita63 Member Posts: 171
    edited February 2008

    Here comes the snow!!!!!

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  • dawnjs5k
    dawnjs5k Member Posts: 111
    edited February 2008

    I will second that one.  In 20 minutes it went from not snowing to the road was covered.  In 5 minutes my van was already covered.  Boy, this could be a big one.

    Dawn -- ready for some warm weather and sunshine

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited February 2008

    All I am getting is freezing rain. I was hoping for some snow.

    Sheila

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  • ravdeb
    ravdeb Member Posts: 3,116
    edited February 2008

    Snow in Israel..lots of it! Not where I live though. We did have balls of hail.

    Kimberly, I love, love, love your balditude and the poem.

    OOh. Saluki...quite a trip that was!

    I am happy to hear that short hair is IN. I've been letting my hair grow longer but NO..I'm not happy with it and so this week, I'll be going back to my short do that is more fun and sassy.

    Light jeans..I wear them.

    purses..I need to check on that. I don't throw anything out...will look at that website but not NOW. I'm supposed to be cooking!!!! BYE!

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  • saluki
    saluki Member Posts: 2,287
    edited February 2008

    Ravdeb--Are you still looking for a dog?  I have a bichon frise that I love dearly.  They have cousins called the Havanese which are smaller 7 to 13 lb (showed in the toy class at Westminster which Bichons are not).

    Havanese are very happy dogs like the Bichon but can come in other colors, even multi-colored and with a little less upkeep.  Both breeds are like moving stuffed animals when you look at them--you can't help but smile. 

    So thankful it turned out to be rain---shoveling with one usable arm doesn't quite work---and no kids want to shovel around here no matter how much you are willing to pay.

    Pennsylvania and its supposed to be 55 degrees next week---February?

    Another cousin you may want to consider is the Bolognese- adorable-4 to 9 lbs-- may be more common in Europe.

    Both the cousins are not primped like the Bichon is.---more a natural

    ready for frolic version. LOL

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  • SISKimberly
    SISKimberly Member Posts: 762
    edited February 2008

    Susie- Oh, your trip sounded delightful. I totally agree that when you have the chance to travel...don't put it off.



    RavDeb- Glad you liked my balditude poem...and I'm with you on the short hair. When I had hair, and tried to grow it out...just to see....I hated it. I like my shorter sassy hair.



    Sorry about the cold freezing snow bound weather many of you are experiencing. It was pretty nasty last night...cold biting rain and wind, but this morning...sunshine! For how long, I don't care...it is just so good to see it.



    Did anyone watch that new show last night about the attorney hearing George Micheal's songs? I DVRd it, so I'm looking forward to watching it.



    SIS Kimberly

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  • ravdeb
    ravdeb Member Posts: 3,116
    edited February 2008

    saluki..OMG that bichon frise is sooooooooooo cute. I could see me with one of those. And my daughter would go nuts!!! :-) I can't get a new dog right now because Casey, my 14 year old dog, would be unhappy. She's so confused now, though. Poor thing. And she's deaf. She can have really bad days where I think I'll lose my mind. She wants to go out, then she wants to come in. She whines at the door. It can go on all day like that! Other days she's like a puppy.

    I will be sad when she's gone, though. We've had her since she was 9 months old. I took her from a kennel. The kids are nuts about her even though she is quite difficult these days. But they grew up with her!

    It's funny that you said that the bichon frise is like moving a stuffed animal. When Casey was young she would jump on my daughter's bed. My daughter had tons of stuffed animals on her bed and one day I walked in there and didn't even realize she was there among all the stuffed ones!  Casey is a mutt..not sure what she is but she was a wonderful dog in her younger years. Now she pees all over the place. Drives my husband wild. Actually...my husband is overseas right now and she has peed many times and it's no big deal..I just wash it up. Why does he have to get so mad????????? We have no carpets anyway...all ceramic tiles.

    Whatever...

    I still gotta look up those purses that are in style again.

    Kimberly...Is that the short, sassy look in your avatar? You look great there. My hair is longer than my avatar but not long. I keep trimming it. But I think I'll go back to shorter.... SASSY!

    By the way..there was a girl in my grade school whose name was Kimberly and so whenever I see your name, I think of her! She was blonde and pretty, too. :-)

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    PN:  Im laughing cause I do agree - the styles we used to wear are coming back. I too love light blue jeans.  Always look great with a new pair of gym shoes.  I also like white blouses that are really feminine. Lacy and pretty.  Im waiting for them to come back and vests that goe with a business suit.  Cant wait to see them return too.

    Fun thread - nice to meet all of you.

    Nicki (aka chemosabi)

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  • Nadine1986
    Nadine1986 Member Posts: 12
    edited February 2008

    Its groundhog day.  I think they said Puxatowney (sp) Phil saw his shadow so more winter ahead for us.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    I just want to get to the store and get some clothes that fit me!  I've put on enough weight since my dx in March that suddenly I can't fit into my pants ... boy, I've Never had this problem!  I'm not even thinking about what's fashionable right now!

    Yeah, the groundhog saw his shadow so 6 more weeks of winter.  But they're calling for a high of 50 today and 56 on Tuesday here in PA.   Crazy weather!

    ravdeb, my sister had a dog who lived into her mid teens and she was like yours.  deaf and blind and so pityful!  Heartbreaking but at the same time, difficult.  I understand what you're saying.

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  • ravdeb
    ravdeb Member Posts: 3,116
    edited February 2008

    Yes..angel..heartbreaking. When my son comes home on the weekends from the army he goes straight to Casey. He is totally in love with her. When we first got her, he was about 7 years old. Casey was known in the kennel for eating a lot and they told us to watch her and not let her eat too much. Well, we went into the office to pay and get the papers for her. Casey (she came with her name) jumped on the desk where there was an opened box of cake. My son went over to take her away and Casey nipped at him. The woman there asked if we still wanted the dog and my son said, of course..and that all she wanted was the cake and she didn't even know my son yet! He's been in love with her ever since....

    It's in the 50's here which is below normal for Feb in Israel. Weather is weird these days!

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  • snowyday
    snowyday Member Posts: 1,478
    edited February 2008

    I'm upset today because of the earthquake in the Great Lakes Region in Africa.  I am a complete animal lover and on top of being so worried about the people I'm so worried about the animals. I've already written the BBC to ask if they will do a story on how the animals are managing.  I was sitting here bitching about winter to my sister and now I realize I'm very lucky to live where I do.  So today I'm doing laundry, cleaning out the closets even more to give to My Sisters' Place a homeless day shelter for women and bouncing from BBC world and the Animal Planet. I am just doing whatever I can to not go into a total depression right now it's knocking on my door.Pearl49

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  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited February 2008

    Ok, this has been outraged me for several days now.  Did anyone watch the world news with Katie Couric last week - there was a story about a 29-year old Marine - for those who didn't see it, it was absolutely disgusting and concerns medical malpractice in the military.  Apparently this healthy Marine, who was a part-time actor and had appeared in movie with Katie Holmes, died a very sad death.  He apparently had melanoma but the military doctors never diagnosed him even though he had a tumor on his butt that was oozing and they were aware that there was a problem.  He contacted CBS to do an interview.  When CBS went to meet him, this buffed 29-year old weighed less than 85 lbs.!  He did the interview and died 8 MINUTES later.  That isn't the outrage - the outrage was that the military released him from the military because of his health - when he died, leaving a small son, his family wanted a military burial, and they had to pay for it!!!  Apparently, this happens a lot, according to the story.  It was bad enough to see his story but it was a slap in the face to his family that he couldn't even get a military funeral.  If you care to see the interview, here's the link:

    http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/31/eveningnews/main3776580.shtml

    I warn you, the video of him is graphic.  Apparently, the  federal government cannot be sued for medical malpractice.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited May 2008

    Margaret, I'll make this a clickable link

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  • MargaretB
    MargaretB Member Posts: 1,305
    edited February 2008

    Thanks Jas - it didn't work and didn't have time to fix it.

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  • SISKimberly
    SISKimberly Member Posts: 762
    edited February 2008

    Hi gang,

    I've been out of commision...my last tx kicked my butt...only temporarily, though. I'm feeling much better today.



    You've been a chatty group!



    RavDeb-Yeah, that short sassy style in my avatar. I loved that cut...easy to maintain. I'm sorry about Casey. It's tough when your pet gets older, and how sweet your son loves her so much.



    Snowy- I didn't even hear about an earthquake in Africa.,. of course, I've been pretty out of it. Natural disasters are just so hard to deal with when so many are in need including the animals...it would be nice if every country was well prepared, willing, and able to quickly mobalize and get help where it is needed. Good for you cleaning out your closets and helping the shelter.



    Charlene- Sorry you have to go out and buy new pants that fit...but you can clean out the old clothes and donate them like Snowy. I know I have to do that for sure. My shirts are too big now with the mastectomy. Had my last fill a week ago, and I'm happy with the size I am now. Won't get the exchange for 12- 18 months after my radiation is done....so summer of '09...which isn't bad...I won't have to take time off from teaching that way. Always a silver lining.



    Margaret- That is horrible!!!!! Not suprising though. Our military hospitals are not geared to deal with anything that doesn't result in a deployable soldier. I'm not dissing our doctors and nurses...as I know they'd do whatever they could...but the red tape they have to deal with to make things happen is outrageous. Did you see the Oprah show where a woman soldier had her face pretty much blown up and how her neurosurgeon told the other doctors he wasn't going to just let her go as they wanted to do...he knew he could save her. He did, too. What if she had one of those other doctors instead of the one she had? Just look at how our wounded soldiers are dealt with when they return home to mend...it took a big news story about military hospitals and rehabilitation centers to blow the whistle on how poorly they were being treated compared to what they could be getting in the private sector...and now all of a sudden the government is concerned....or so they say. I feel so badly for our soldiers and their families. They've given the ultimate sacrifice for their country and this is how they're repaid...by not spending military dollars on medical care...



    OK, I have to admit, that sounds like the private sector and our insurance companies. How come the senate and congress have different health care than our military? Why not have military medical folk do quality triage in the field, then send patients on to use their gov't paid insurance? That would save a lot of money not having military hospitals...and those doctors and nurses could help fill out the shortage in our communities. Those military hospitals could donate their equipment to rural areas that don't have what they need...Sorry...didn't mean to get on a tangent.



    SIS Kimberly

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    ravdeb:  what a sweet story about your son and how he still wanted the dog!  I love when people use logic.  He sounds very compassionate too!

    pearl:  how are you doing today?  I hate when the depression comes knocking.  That's a great place for donating clothes!

    margo:  That's just outrageous!

    kimberly:  sorry to hear the last tx kicked your butt and glad you're feeling better.  Good idea for me to donate clothes.  I have the same problem with many tops also .. just completed my exchange on January 2nd!  What a relief getting those bowling balls off my chest!  That's a great thing for you to look forward to!

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  • snowyday
    snowyday Member Posts: 1,478
    edited February 2008

    Well I have to say the depression seems to have hit today big time, I'm praying I'm PMS'ing, but doubt that. Started just sobbing when KD Lang starting singing this morning on Good Morning America.  Then tried to get my s!!t together and had to pick up my car. Let my sons girlfriend use it to get to work, don't know why, because she doesn't like me or anyone else for that matter. Well she must have drove the crap out of it and it brokedown. So I went to pick it up paid 700 buckolas' and it was breakdown again luckily it just got me home the boom nothing. So I called the place that fixed it and they said well there must be something else wrong with it and expected me to get the car back there. I just lost it. Then called my son upnorth he talked to the manager and somehow got them to come and get the car and repair it properly.  Why the hell is it that they don't take women seriously, yet my son called and managed to take care of it for me.  So now I have bags of clothes sitting all over the dining area and have to wait another day for the car. And getting there is pure hell as I have a hard time walking because of my shin killing me whenever I use it to much.  Man I'm bitchy today and hate being in a mood like this.  I really need something to get me into a better mood.  If this doesn't stop in week I guess I'll end up on the antidepressant route.  ravdeb, I love the story about your son and the dog, that made me smile.  Margaret I will look up the story, but not today I think, but your right a soldier gives his life for his country and thats how they are treated dispicable.   Angel isn't the wieght gain horrible I'm in the same boat, just starting to lose but not as much as I expected I would.  I wish I had been on this site sooner everyone kept telling me to eat I was to skinny and chemo could kill me if I was to skinny and that scared me into eating to much and then the steroid and chemo weight, boy was I dumb.   I just hope I'm at the weight I want to be by summer, I don't even care about my hair anymore just want to look good in my fav jeans.  Anyone ever try Moto Jeans they are the most comfortable they only cost around 35-40 dollars, they are made my the same place that makes the expensive designer jeans.  Well I have one pair and they are really the most comfortable and good looking jeans, they feel like they have a four way stretch to them. So if you see them in a store try a pair on sit down and prepare to be wowed.  Well I've babbled my head off, sorry gals. Take care everyone. big hugs.Pearl49

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    pearl .. you're not on an anti-depressant? oh my gosh, I think I'll be on one for the rest of my life.  I took one before BC to help manage  chronic pain issues and I don't see ever being able to go off them. I've always been skinny and had trouble gaining weight and now it seems too easy ... scary.  Still haven't gotten out shopping for new pants yet!  I'll have to look for Moto jeans.  Did you get your car back?  Are you feeling any better? Big hugs to you

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  • SISKimberly
    SISKimberly Member Posts: 762
    edited February 2008

    Hey all,

    Pearl, I'm so sorry you had a bad day. Lots going on in your world with the ungrateful girlfriend and the car breaking down...and yeah, what is it with car repair shops and their attitude towards women? I'm glad you had your son call and get it taken care of...will he be willing to help you get there this next time to get the car to make sure you aren't messed with? I agree with Charlene about considering an antidepressant. If you have these kinds of downs too often...talk to your doctor!!!!!!!! I saw kd lang...I love her!!!! She's just so real and her voice is so ... delicious to listen to...



    Charlene- I cleaned out my closet...a garbage bag full of tops. I haven't addressed my dresses, yet.



    Oooh, Moto jeans sound interesting. I will have to check that out myself. I have a hard time finding good jeans that fit. They always seem to be too big in the waist...they gap...even if they fit elsewhere...and often have extra material just under the butt cheeks...oh so attractive.



    The sun is shining today...again. Whoohoo. Hopefully you are all having better weather than the past few days in the East. Take care ladies.



    SIS Kimberly

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  • juanita63
    juanita63 Member Posts: 171
    edited February 2008

    I'm sick of winter!  Isn't it time for spring yet?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2008

    Good for you Kimberly!  Want to come help me go through mine?  It all seems so overwhelming to do!  lol

    juanita - 42 days~

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  • sccruiser
    sccruiser Member Posts: 1,119
    edited February 2008

    We've had a bit of rain the past week, but now sunny every day. I looked out the dining room window and saw my bulbs all coming up. I will soon have tulips, narcissus, hyacinth, daffodils and I forget what else. Whoo-hoo!



    I'm ready for spring. It is so dark right now up her in the Redwoods. We won't get sun directly over the house until April, and then it's gone by the end of September. Thinking I should put in some full spectrum lights. Luckily I swim in a warm water pool three days a week. Lots of sun and warm water. It's heavenly.



    Doing something a little different than you Kimberly--we are cleaning out the bookcases. Have learned not to just give them away before checking prices online. Hubby has some books that are now worth a bit of cash. Most of the books are from the 60s. It's amazing what they are going for now! Course, who knows if you can get what they say it might be worth--gotta find someone willing to pay what you ask!



    grace

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