Topic: How did you choose your avatar picture?
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- Posted on: Feb 11, 2008 06:31 pm
Ok, so I started the screen name thread, and now I am wondering about your avatars!
Why do you have the avatar pic that you do? I love that I can identify a post by the picture, and some of you have such original ones, there has got to be a story!
I started out with an avatar of my family picture that I forced us to get a week after my dx. I knew I was going to be bald soon, I was sure I was going to die within the year (HA! Screw you, cancer!), and I wanted a picture to capture our family as "normal."
I moved to a picture of my son posing with a giant teddy bear (it was his 2 year old picture).
Now, I have a family picture that we had done for the holidays. I am just so freakin' proud of the fact that I have hair, I want to show the world that picture! Of course, it blends right in with my dh's shirt.......
Ok, who's next?
Dx 9/29/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
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KariLynn Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 4415 |
Feb 11, 2008 10:49 pm
KariLynn wrote:
I've had several - this one is from our family vacation last summer. The kids all looked cute and we loved that condo so up it went! If you can solve your problem, then what is the need of worrying? If you cannot solve it, then what is the use of worrying?
Dx 6/2/2005, IDC, 2cm, Stage IV, 14/25 nodes, mets, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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iodine Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 7154 |
Feb 12, 2008 12:15 am
iodine wrote:
Mine is from a toast being made, a happy occasion prior to diagnosis and one of the last I allowed to be taken because of weight gain after diagnosis. I'm loosing some, I even allowed a couple last sept, and at christmas, but I like toasting everyone when I post. It seems cheerful to me! Dotti---BE NOT AFRAID, Pope John Paul
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twink Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 1570 |
Feb 12, 2008 01:05 am
twink wrote:
I used to have my pic as my avatar then I started to feel a little nervous about having my face out there... hence the star... Twink or Twinkle has been a nickname since I was a teenager (approximates my first name) and the smilin' star just seemed to fit. Why limit happy to an hour?
Dx 1/18/2007, IDC, 3cm, Stage IIb, Grade 3, 3/17 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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ravdeb Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 5904 |
Feb 12, 2008 02:01 am
ravdeb wrote:
Mine is a pic my dad took of me last summer when I was visiting in the States. It was at the restaurant where we celebrated my mom's 80th birthday. And it's the closest to how I look today. hmm..I think my hair is a touch longer but I still wear it short and I haven't colored it since I got my hair back after chemo. IDC, 2cm, ER/PR Neg, Her2 neg, Grade 3, Node neg
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lvtwoqlt Joined: May 2007 Posts: 2390 |
Feb 12, 2008 09:28 am
lvtwoqlt wrote:
Mine is a picture of my Bassett Hound Penelope. She has been my team's mascot at the Race for the Cure as long as I have had her. This picture was taken in 2005 at her second race. She is getting older now and turning more white on her ears. We have been participating since 2001 when my mom was dx. this past race was the first race I participated in as a survivor. Sheila We are like tea bags, we don't know how strong we are until we were thrown into hot water. Eleanore Roosevelt
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Felicia Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 1774 |
Feb 12, 2008 11:06 am
Felicia wrote:
Mine is me in my gi after promoting to brown belt. Sounds strange, but I'm probably happiest when I'm hitting and kicking the snot out of stuff and calmest when doing kata (forms). The picture is just an attempt to channel my Warrior Woman energy...
"Today is NOW!" - Master Peter Urban
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AlaskaDeb Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3457 |
Feb 13, 2008 12:55 am
AlaskaDeb wrote:
I've told this story before, but the picture is at my birthday party after my first chemo. At the time I was still convinced I was a dead duck. I was convinced that it was my last birthday. I didn't want a party, but my family insisted we have a little family party. My sister had a HUGE gift bag full of the most outrageous hats and wigs. They made me try them all on. I laughed SO hard. One of the wigs was a 2-foot-tall purple Marge Simpson wig, one was a clown wig...every one was funnier than the last. The last one out of the bag was the rainbow Mohawk in my photo. Right as that photo was taken, I had decided I was going to live.....can you see it on my face? That is why I chose that photo. I don't ever want to forget the moment that laughter started my healing.... Deb C http://glassylady41.spaces.live.com/
Dx 12/7/2005, IDC, 3cm, Grade 2, 27/32 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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Madalyn Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 403 |
Feb 13, 2008 09:57 am, edited Feb 13, 2008 09:59 AM
by Madalyn
Madalyn wrote:
I saw this cat wizard statue in a catalog many years ago and fell in love with it. I like cats and unusual things and it just has such a sweet expression - kind of like a kid up to good natured mischief. But it was too expensive to justify for something silly so I put it on my Christmas list. I'm pretty sure my DH thought I was crazy and he thinks it's kind of weird but he got it for me anyway. Anyway, when I found this picture I just had to use it as my avatar. Just a reminder ladies - a husband desperate for Christmas gift ideas is an easy mark! Dx 3/20/2006, IDC, 3cm, Stage II, Grade 2, 0/4 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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happy2bme Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 217 |
Feb 13, 2008 10:03 am
happy2bme wrote:
Mine is my youngest ..Liam ..I want to update to both my beautiful children but the 17 year old girl is a bit camera shy... Benita "God so LOVED the world", "the greatest of these is LOVE" Blessed to have love Benita,Danielle and Liam
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danix5 Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 393 |
Feb 13, 2008 10:10 am
danix5 wrote:
Mine is me in Sandbridge beach Virginia! My favorite place! I was pleasantly ignorant of BC and was with my family and friends hanging enjoying life! Before the shoe dropped!!LOL! Daniella Dani
Dx 10/23/2007, DCIS, , Stage 0, Grade 3, / nodes, ER+/PR+ |
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gsg Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 2814 |
Feb 13, 2008 11:36 am, edited Feb 13, 2008 11:36 AM
by gsg
gsg wrote:
my first av was a pic of me taken the morning after i discovered my lump. my av now is how i look today. Pardon me if I repeat myself. Can't remember jack.
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ADK Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 2144 |
Feb 13, 2008 12:04 pm
ADK wrote:
My avatar is one of my furbabies - she insisted on jumping up on the table after we set it for dinner. I gave up trying to discipline her because she is from another planet as far as cats go. She doesn't do this anymore. Madalyn - I am jealous of yours. Anne
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myrenewal Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 242 |
Feb 13, 2008 01:55 pm, edited Feb 13, 2008 01:56 PM
by myrenewal
myrenewal wrote:
My picture was taken during my husband's and my first vacation after my nine months of treatment (last April). We went to Cancun / Maya Riviera too soon - I thought it was going to be my last vacation. We did have a great time, but I sure wish we had waited a little longer and I had felt a little better! Doing great now, tho. Sue
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iodine Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 7154 |
Feb 13, 2008 03:50 pm
iodine wrote:
I know what you mean about waiting for a vacation. I had surgery Oct 4, revision 2 weeks later, and the next Jan -Feb had gallbladder surgery, following a negative colonoscopy and cardiac cath., started tamox,etc, etc,. We and our adult kids went to Paris. The kids and I have since agreed it was the worst vacation we've ever taken. I was completely exhausted and very hormonal. I was barely able to put one foot in front of the other and my dh had lots of places he wanted to show the kids. I finally had to say:ya'll go, i'm staying here -- you can have it, bring me a bottle of wind and a pizza! Dotti---BE NOT AFRAID, Pope John Paul
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yellowrose Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 415 |
Feb 13, 2008 07:57 pm
yellowrose wrote:
My dh has always referred to me as his Yellow Rose. A reference to the yellow rose of Texas and the fact that yellow roses are for friendship. He is my best friend. Sappy but true. Dx 7/9/2007, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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PSK07 Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 354 |
Feb 13, 2008 08:41 pm
PSK07 wrote:
Mine is of my favorite place in the world - the Eiffel Tower in Paris. We went there 3 days after my dx - the trip was long planned & nothing but nothing was going to keep me from it. We'll go back for our 25th next year. Pam
Dx 8/3/2007, DCIS, <1cm, Stage 0, Grade 2, 0/0 nodes, ER+/PR+ |
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lini57 Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 3831 |
Feb 13, 2008 08:50 pm, edited Feb 13, 2008 08:51 PM
by lini57
lini57 wrote:
It was a long time before I found a pic suitable for my avatar. It is a picture of me coming out of a "port-a-potty" because ...... I'm always steppin' in and out of crap!
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whoopsiedoo… Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1952 |
Feb 13, 2008 10:16 pm
whoopsiedoodles wrote:
AAAH!!! Lini, I always wondered about your picture! You were one of the reasons for my question!!!
Thank you all for sharing them! Keep them coming! Cancer took my breasts, but it did NOT take my spirit!
Dx 9/29/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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my3girls Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 2143 |
Feb 13, 2008 10:38 pm, edited Feb 13, 2008 10:38 PM
by my3girls
my3girls wrote:
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whoopsiedoo… Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1952 |
Feb 13, 2008 10:46 pm
whoopsiedoodles wrote:
What a cute doggie!!! Cancer took my breasts, but it did NOT take my spirit!
Dx 9/29/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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jdash Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 897 |
Feb 13, 2008 10:56 pm
jdash wrote:
dont remember what i used to have but that is my new puppy oliver i think he is sooo adorable so i put him on |
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whoopsiedoo… Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1952 |
Feb 13, 2008 11:01 pm
whoopsiedoodles wrote:
Another cute doggie! Cancer took my breasts, but it did NOT take my spirit!
Dx 9/29/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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kiwikan Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 72 |
Feb 13, 2008 11:05 pm
kiwikan wrote:
This is my cat Frank. I acquired him the week Frank Sinatra died and since he has blue eyes and does things his way (as you can see) I thought Frank would be a good name. He is the breed Ragdoll and its like he has no bones. He is a really funny boy. He has been such a comfort and joy since my DX July 2007. The caption for this photo is "I'll get right to it!" You gain strength, courage & confidence by every experience in which you stop to look fear in the face.You're able to say "I lived through this horror.I can take the next thing that comes along" You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
Dx 7/2/2007, IDC, , Stage I, Grade 2, /1 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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chemosabi Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 7027 |
Feb 14, 2008 06:58 am, edited Feb 14, 2008 06:59 AM
by chemosabi
chemosabi wrote:
Goodness I like this thread. While I was getting chemo, I named myself chemosabi! I know I have an Indian spirit walking along with me during this journey. So mine is a pretty American Indian with the wise wolf at her side. Sending out good spiritual wishes to everyone. Nicki (aka chemosabi) |
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burns_la Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 492 |
Feb 14, 2008 03:10 pm
burns_la wrote:
Alaska Deb: You are awesome! I always thought you looked quite festive in your pic, but now I know the rest of the story. I love it! Mine is chosen as it is the last pic taken of me that looks like my "new normal"; and I need to update it again as my hair is much longer now... Laura from Oregon
Dx 12/31/2003, IDC, 1cm, Stage I, Grade 1, 0/18 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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LauraGTO Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 4718 |
Feb 14, 2008 03:33 pm
LauraGTO wrote:
lini - I love it! One of my favorite sayings is: Look out for #1 and don't step in #2! LOL kiwi - OMG - Your cat is awsome! I have never seen anything like that! He is gorgeous. I too, love to look at all the avatars! The only significance my avatar has is that it's my own hair and I thought this photo made me look younger than I am. STRENGTH for today, HOPE for tomorrow!
Dx 7/21/2005, ILC, 4cm, Stage II, Grade 2, 1/11 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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whoopsiedoo… Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1952 |
Feb 14, 2008 03:52 pm
whoopsiedoodles wrote:
Kiwi-I love it! Is your Frank sitting basically spread eagle? My Rosie kitty does that when I rub her tummy. It literally puts her to sleep. I think I may be a cat whisperer, I could do that with my first cat, too! Then their heads just kind of keel over, as they have no neck muscles, and they are out cold. I love it! Cancer took my breasts, but it did NOT take my spirit!
Dx 9/29/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
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BinVA Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1259 |
Feb 14, 2008 04:13 pm, edited Feb 14, 2008 04:13 PM
by BinVA
BinVA wrote:
It's a picture of me and my sister hiking near Zion in southern Utah. The two years I lived in Utah were the happiest of my life. Bren |
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jdash Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 897 |
Feb 14, 2008 10:22 pm
jdash wrote:
chemosabi I remember that name i loved it!
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whoopsiedoo… Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1952 |
Feb 14, 2008 10:30 pm
whoopsiedoodles wrote:
Bren, I lived in the SW corner of Wyoming for a year, and would go to Utah every chance I could. It was amazing, beautiful, serene, and the greatest place ever. I totally wanted to live there. Cancer took my breasts, but it did NOT take my spirit!
Dx 9/29/2005, IDC, 6cm+, Stage II, Grade 3, 0/7 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2- |
I'm still wearing a wig (which is quite blown around by the wind that day - it was actually quite cute and my favorite).