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  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    Augusta - wishing you the best of luck. We'll be here as a back-up whenever you want.

  • VJSL8
    VJSL8 Member Posts: 486
    edited January 2015

    I would like to impose on you ladies for some feedback. I am finally getting my book published and I would like a critique about the cover. Is there anything you don't like or would change? As always, anyone who wants a free e-version, please send me a PM with an email address. VJ

    image

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    VJ - looks good. I LOVE the Mark Twain quote. And the faint reflection of the loving cup in the background seems to me to say there were lots of times that winning was just a dream I could see far off in the clouds, but now I can get the cup.

  • JudiH
    JudiH Member Posts: 1,168
    edited January 2015

    Morning ladies ... not going to work today because of a flipping storm .... have 3 days left to work and I can't make it in. Oh well, not worth it. Snow, snow, snow - that's what you get when you live in the north. O.K. What can one say to you PerAngusta. From the sounds of it, you have tried everything and it just didn't work. Yes, you are right - you do become very "bitchy". Been there, done that a lot of us would say. It's the worst thing for one to go through and all of us have been there - to what degree is different for everyone. So I also wish you the best of luck in whatever route you take but I definitely would reread VJ's post. Wow, I didn't know a lot of this and went through my own "hell". Like you I went back to smoking because I wanted to be "nicer". Being bitchy is not fun for you or anyone else. Anyways, you will do what is best for you. VJ .... love the book cover but for me I would be more apt to pick up the book if I some smokers lifting the gold cup - would be an incentive for me. But that's me! Good luck on your book.

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015

    Judi , I hope you have an amazing trip ... and lots of fun ...

    Perangusta ... I am sorry nothing works for you .. I did however ise chantix and i am going on 4 months I thjink soon ... lol .. I think 8 months is amazing I cannot imagine it .. hope I can do it also .. as far as Buspar for anxiety it is a beta blocker and I took it for a long time . I have anxiety even when smoking .. it helped me so much .. I could not drive at one point due to anxiety so I had that and it worked well for me .. I was smoking back then as well this is years ago I was in my early 20's ... and I am 47 now .. and yes yes I feel ya on all of it . I had my double mastectomy 2 years ago and I still find it hard to deal with it all ... especially the horrible implants .. but anyway .. like you said everyone is differrent and that is what makes us unique ... I wishyou the best on your journey and we are always here .. the ladies can make ya laugh here and they can hold ur hand ... they are a very special bunch ..

    Hey Minus .. xoxoxoxo

    Bosom .. I sure d miss you ,,,, xoxoxo

    Lisamarie

  • JudiH
    JudiH Member Posts: 1,168
    edited January 2015

    Awww LisaMarie .... how sincere you were. Yes, I will have an amazing trip .... can't wait until Tuesday. I will finish up my final packing on the weekend ..... whooooo hoo!

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    LisaMarie - great post. You've been doing an amazing job against difficult hurdles.

    Oh my goodness, the 13th is next week Judi. I expect you'll check in again before you go, but just in case - have an absolute ball. Wish I could hide in your suitcase. Celebrate for each & every one of us.

  • SeasideMemories
    SeasideMemories Member Posts: 2,462
    edited January 2015

    Love the book cover, VJ!! ThumbsUp

  • JudiH
    JudiH Member Posts: 1,168
    edited January 2015

    Hi MinusTwo .... yup the 13th is Tuesday and I retired unofficially today. My last working day. My official retirement date is January 31/15 but I'm taking holidays. Oh yes, I'll be checking in before I leave. I feel kind of sad today .... no more work. What does one do with themselves???????????????

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    Judi - my personal experience? Join a gym, work out 45 min a day and walk 5 miles a day & get REALLY healthy. Start de-cluttering my house. Start working a really neat part time job. Then get cancer. Since then - read a lot. Sleep late. Play dominoes. Go out to lunch with friends. All crammed in between treatments & doc appointments. I have no idea what I'll be doing in 2015 now that the active treatment is over, but I'm still in PT twice a week. I'm considering trips to Hawaii, San Francisco and Phoenix before summer. Probably won't happen but it sounds good. Ah retirement!!!

  • JudiH
    JudiH Member Posts: 1,168
    edited January 2015

    Ha, MinusTwo ..... love it. The trips sound amazing .... I'm in!

  • JudiH
    JudiH Member Posts: 1,168
    edited January 2015

    Good evening ladies. Sitting here drinking my coffee patron and came on to see the news. There is none. Whatcha all doing? Tomorrow will be the start of my retirement .... no waking up to get ready for work .... yippeeeeee!

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    Judi - good thing you've already quit smoking so you won't be tempted to sit around & drink coffee & smoke. Will you really sleep in? Our weather is so grey & cold I could sleep all day. Is your DH already retired? The adjustments of two at home again are always interesting.

    Here's one more thought from Dear Abby's NY resolution list. Another hard one for me!! At least I truly have never nagged anyone about quitting smoking.

    Just For Today: I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.


  • fwartist
    fwartist Member Posts: 1
    edited January 2015

    If anyone wants to know how to beat smoking the same way I did, email me. I am not wanting anything, just to help you. I did it 2 days before my 29th birthday after smoking for 11 yrs. when a golf pro told me how to do it. It is easy and I haven't had a cig since... didn't gain any weight either!

    fwartist at yahoo dot com (not sure if they let you put email addresses up or not)

    Leslie

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    fwartist - welcome to BCO. Do go to "my profile" and fill in the specs on your cancer experience so we'll get to know you better.

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    moderators Posts: 8,643
    edited January 2015

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  • JudiH
    JudiH Member Posts: 1,168
    edited January 2015

    Morning ladies! Off to South Africa today for three weeks .... take care all and talk later. Chow!

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    Judi - have a FABULOUS time. We'll look forward to your stories when you return.

    LisaMarie - are you surviving the cold weather? It's one of the times I'm glad I don't smoke anymore so I don't have to be standing outside in the wind & sleet.

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015

    Awww Judi , guess I missed ya .. hope you have a safe flight .. and Happy retirement .. yeah for you ...

    Minus im freezing .. lol I am also glad I am not standing outside smoking either ,, crazy huh .. those were the days . I am still smoke free.. I am having troubles with all kinds of health issues ... my thyroid is so bad my levels are off the charts ...they increased my synthroid .. just all the crazy life issues that goes along with hashimotos disease .. very tired and so on..Hoping everyone else is doing well.

    I miss you so much Bosom .. please say hello when you find the time .. xoxoxox

     

    Lisamarie

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    LisaMarie - I had to look up hashimotos disease. So sorry you're going through this. What a mess. Sounds like that may explain some of your earlier bleeding problems. And for sure the exhaustion. Are they working on stabilizing the thyroid hormone levels? How often do they test? And I read something about going gluten free. Do you have to do that too? Sending hugs.

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015


    minus, they check them like every 6 months .. mine have been checked a little more cause they are not right ..now she says she will check in 12 weeks .. crazy I say ... yes so exhausted ... its annoying .. well its chilly out today and snowing... yucky .. I think im going to the gym ... xoxoxxo have a great day ...

    xoxoxo

    Lisamarie

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015


    Oh My bosom ... I am soooo happy to see you .. I am here for you always .. you can do this ... I am on your side .. lots of hugs and prayers coming your way ... keep im touch .... xoxoooxo sounds like your almost there ..]xoxoxox

    Lisamarie

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015


    awe Bosom ... im still here for support ... it does get easier .. I have not had Chantix for a while now .. and still not smoking ... I do think about it from time to time .. and I have been under tremendous stress .. but I guess I shall say a power greater than I tells me not to do it and I move on ... so its like I breathe and get through the crave ... think of how amazing you will look and feel after quitting and recon .. and this as you already know are an amazing bunch of ladies .. all of u here to help one another ... I love ya Bosom and I am here cheering you on ... One day at a time ... sometimes one moment at a time .. xoxoxox

    Lisamarie

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015


    I totally understand that . I cant even tell myself that .. so see you are on your way .. xooxxoxxo Bosom ThumbsUpLoopy

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    Bosum - GREAT news about your upcoming surgery. I know you've been frustrated w/the doc situation. Of course you feel like you're losing your best friend. Smoking has been the "go to" item whenever you are tired or stressed or celebrating or crying or dieting or dancing or ... We've all been there. But you CAN do this. If you think it will help, get an e-cigarette with NO nicotine just to have the hand to mouth movement. I think it's April who found that a successful middle ground.

    Don't you love the Mark Twain quote on VJ's book cover: "It's easy to quit smoking. I've done it hundreds of times."

    But it sounds like now is your time. You have a specific goal for something you REALLY want. And maybe signing a pledge will help too. If no one is on here in a time of mini-crisis, try whyquit.com as suggested in a previous page. I spent time reading those stories in the middle of the night. And we'll be back every day - even w/Judi off in South Africa. Wouldn't she be excited for you!!!

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    Bosum - forgot to say - deep breathing can really help. If you've never done any Yoga I can send an interesting link that teaches how to breathe & "let it go".

  • minustwo
    minustwo Member Posts: 13,356
    edited January 2015

    Bosum - I'll dig it out and send you a PM. I have never taken Yoga but my LE therapist has me doing deep breathing with LE massage. I'll be interested in hearing about the meditation seminar. I've been working on slowing down my brain & that might help.

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015


    bosom sounds good. you are on your way ..xoxoxoxo

    I signed up for school today .. so I will start on jan 27th .. for dialysis tech ...

    xoxoxo

    love ya girls

    lisamarie

  • april485
    april485 Member Posts: 1,983
    edited January 2015

    Bosum, you CAN do this...if I can do it, I know you can sweetie! Goals are helpful and you have an amazing one! Please know we are here for you!!

    Lisamarie, sorry you are not feeling well. Hugs and prayers comin your way. Thrilled you are still smoke free without the Chantix!

    Judi, safe travels and congrats on your retirement! I am sooo jealous..LOL

    Minus Two, I agree that meditation is very helpful. Without it, I would be a raving lunatic..LOL

    Hugs to all! xoxox

  • lisamarie68
    lisamarie68 Member Posts: 971
    edited January 2015


    its 2000 for the classes ... they are 8 weeks .. and I paid 400 down and 200 a week ... but I have my unemployment for another few months .. so I had to hurry and do something ...mine does BLS /AED/CPR. I have been a CNA all my life .. was a phlebotomist too , and a pharmacy tech .. lol I enjoy the elderly too .. The unemployment office said that there were some things that they pay for .. as far as education .. maybe you can check into that ,,, xoxox keep going you are doing so well... xoxoxoxox

    Lisamarie

    Hi April....

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