The Hermit Club
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My dd#2 was worried about leftovers, was hoping for some to take home. Even with the extras will still had half a turkey left. LOL
I guess some people look at courage as going through the fear and not paralyzed by it. But yeah I think we just do what he have to do each day.
Maybe you should go be on Ellen or one of the talk shows. Maybe that is the face we need on BC
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birl hahahahaha I'd scare everyone--they'd give like crazy and then I'll say I'm only 42 instead of 67--Wow.
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bgirl - glad you had a big family dinner - sounds like everyone had a nice time
journey - I have no clue about my implants either - only that they will be saline rather than silicone.
camille - I hate it when people say that too. Being "strong" wasn't my choice. It was either that or what? I mean c'mon...
I for one will be glad when October is over...yesterday, that was my point, BC isn't pink, it isn't fluffy and it isn't fun. I didn't want to insult anyone who was doing Race for the Cure yesterday but quite honestly it pissed me off to see all the pictures people were posting saying isn't this great and fun and wonderful and I was thinking - do you people know that of all that money you raised, only 25% is actually going to find a cure??? That 37% is going to education - I mean, really, who in America doesn't know about BC these days? I just don't see how they can call themselves SGK "For the CURE" and even sue other charities that try to use that phrase, when SO LITTLE money goes to research. Ok, I'm done, I promise, no more.
Thank goodness MIL left this morning. I was so rude this visit, but I just couldn't deal with socializing.
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kltb hahahaha--Im sorry but u do this to me all the time. u'r so cute. I'm sure u weren't rude, probably just quiet--which isn't rude.
And u have the guts to say whst a lot of us think about the CHARITY RESEARCH. Please..... I saw a cartoon with a round table of people saying...Now we really can find a cure, but we'll loose a fortune if we find the cause.... For some reason I associated with it. It's not as if cancer just popped out of nowhere and has been around a short time. I don't get it. aybe since I saw the movie about Herceptin (I know now they are finding heart issues) but no Parm. Co or Drs. research would back him. It was all done private funding. Why did that happen? Oh u and I are on a roll. And all the companies that are making money off of the PINK products expecially this month. Like 10% oes to cancer research, and 90% ggoes ???? And besides the mental and physical distress it could be Financially bankrupt u and u are so glad to survive than u have to face life with losing everythin u've worked for in u life and have nothing left. It's appalling to me. OK now zi have my boxing gloves on--hahahajust putting them on exhausted me. But I agree.
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All this October rah rah rah for BC awareness makes me want to call The Today Show or Good Morning America (or ANY prime time show) to arrange for a large group of us to appear to discuss the REAL STORY of BREAST CANCER!
Trust us, America, we are very aware of breast cancer. WE WANT A CURE!!
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Journey - saline probably? I almost went with those because you can overfill them to 1100ccs. A new type of silicone implants came out right after my exchange with a higher projection range, but it's like a few millimeters or something.
Bgirl- so true about the happy cancer patient. I'm so sorry about your rad burns. Sounds like your family had a wonderful belated Thanksgiving!
K- Sorry about your MIL. Mine is pretty understanding but she has the energy of a 20 year old and she's 76! She always wants to clean or decorate something, and that's not really me- maybe it would be if I had the money haha. You are so right about the CURE stuff. Sometimes I think Komen doesn't want to help with a cure because they would lose their $$$million salaries.
Camille- I love ya with your boxing gloves on!
We are probably going to get more pumpkins today. Abby is finished with soccer (yay!) so we should have 2 free nights now!0 -
DH was recently at a pro football game where the players and officials wore pink jerseys, sweaters, socks etc.
Boy was he pissed. His group, knowing about my BS commented that it was great to see the support. DH replied that the money spend buying that pink shite would be far better used on research.
Guess my cancer madness has made an impact;) Still in hermitude...enjoying a little neuropathy and mouthsores. Loved the frankenboob comment! After I had recon, one 'eye' went west...straightened out later but for a long time I refered to the cancer boob as "cousin It".
*waves* to all
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whaevah - hope you are feeling better soon.
camille - maybe you should wear your boxing gloves when you go on that tv show - a real cancer fighter!
I think the pro teams are going to auction off the pink stuff worn to raise money for BC, but yeah really, I think it would be more direct to just make an outright donation to a reliable charity.
My DH on my side too. Got a hassle for not using his "pink" whistle. Referees basketball. Told them no, it was not like the official's association he belongs too was making a donation. Not sure if whistle manufacturer was. But he told them thanks I'm aware. The last year and ?? for future has not been fun for him either.
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bgirl, nope , no fun for our DH's for sure.. good point ? future
About 10 years ago I donated a bra which was auctioned for BC awareness. It took me about 10 hours to design and hand sew embellishments and to this day I do not know where the money went. That was then, this is now. I think we have covered AWARENESS in 10 years of pink...perhaps that is why we all get so pissed, research and cure should be the focus. yada yada, we all know the drill
http://www.businessinsider.com/why-is-the-nfl-profitting-off-of-breast-cancer-2012-10
thanks for the well wishes
camillegal...that last post suits me perfectly today LOL
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thanks for the link. Didn't realize they were actually selling pink stuff too.
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LOVE that pic - I have become obsessed with bulldogs lately - no chance I will get one with my scaredy cat but they are so cute.
I posted so much this weekend about the pink stuff that I know people are tired of reading it but I think it is important that people know what BC really is...a prime example is I had a good friend who I talk to all the time ask me "well, are you in remission now?" Um, NO!! I still have possible rads, many fills to my expanders, Herceptin for nearly a year, an exchange surgery in the best case scenario. The BS that Komen and other pink pushers put out about BC having a 98% cure rate - is total crap. That is a 5 year survival rate for DCIS only! But a lot of people truly take that at face value. Ok, I'll stop.
Today I am so happy that the kids are in school and DH is gone to work...I tend to do more when I have the house to myself - I am more apt to putter and do a load of laundry, etc...I think my mom is coming out later to help with some housework...I told her it isn't necessary but she is coming anyway.
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camille - I think that is what I need this morning. Slept until about 2:30 and the insomnia took over. ugh!
K - had a nurse quote me a statistic like that post op. Really - you got my path already.
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OK now I'm serious--Kibt (whatever) LOL U can compkain all u want. This stuff drives me crazy too--I get the same question well everythings fine now right??? Oh yea--I've been in the hospital twice (5 days at a time) just in to months--I have diarhhea alot and I still get dehydrated and my electolyes are always off. My joints hurt so that days I can bareky walk etc. Oh yes because I don't talk about it I'm fine. Shit I feel almost as bad as when I was on chemo with no energy either. But since I'm not seeing the Dr. every week I'm CURED wouldn't that be nice. And when something NEW comes up u really think about what is this now. hahaha. But yes we are all fine. Oh and why do u go on BCO at all u don't have anything wrong? I just say I'm a cheerleader appointed. I have to do a bloodwork this week, a couple of weeks my bone scan and a couple other tests that I have to hold still for--atest for my brand new cariologis--they think it all ties in with cancer--YES YES YES I'm fine. OK klt are u happy u make me laugh and get angry at the same time. LOL Oh one more thing----I asked do I give more money for the cause---First this broke me completely, lost my home. car--everything I can't afford to pay attention and I always gave before to cancer 4 times a year. Cancer took my uterus, overaries, and breasts hahahaMy body parts are all screwed up now too. hahahahaha OK I'm done.
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Bgirl- me too! So sleepy. I'll probably take a nap and the ridiculous cycle will continue.
K- I'm always better when everyone's out of the house. The 98% cure rate is so odd to me. Of course, all statistics are hard for me to wrap my brain around. Stuff like that is why I consider myself a hermit, I guess. I'm cancer free, which is awesome!!! But I hate when people act like breast cancer is the good kind of cancer to get. You can just get a free boob job and call it a day! Dang, wouldn't that be nice if it were true!
None of us will ever be the same people we were before cancer, and that's okay. I just wish they could hurry up and find the cure or vaccine for our children, grandchildren, or even for the nosey jerks who annoy us!0 -
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camille - I think I need one of the those vacations! Also I think the appropriate answer to such rude inquires would be, I have given plenty to "the cause", starting with body parts, peace of mind, and my health.
Rant all you want - you have the right.
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Camille, giggle, that bird was me at 16
Why do I seem to 'wake up' after 10pm? It's probably because everyone else is in bed, right? I've been dragging all day, and now I feel like I could party...well not that good, but you guys know what I mean.
We were approved for the gov't refi! That means no appraisal! Soooo happy. I am not in my super clean for the holidays mode, yet.
Hope everyone is feeling good...and getting some sleep!
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Markat that's great-that seemed fast--Now u can relax some with this mess. Congrats.
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Yep, now I just have to get all the paperwork sorted and figured out. I guess the late payment may have passed the time period or my husband had it forgiven. I guess we just qualified, maybe we'll be able to have a nicer Christmas.
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I think s, it's a relief. Good.
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Markat - glad you were able to qualify. Took a Restoril and got some sleep last night. Was exhausted from busy weekend and only sleeping a few hours. Don't like to do it, but as we have all said about drugs sometimes "why not".
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Drugs are my friends at this point--Never thought I'd say that. LOL
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Rainy here, not very motivating. Even after sleeping last night I feel like a nap. That is what my 2 siamese cats are doing. Maybe I should get their life.
The Just Say No to drugs campaign is definitely aimed at someone else I hope.
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Lol Camille and Bgirl!
My husband is starting to get on me about my hermitting again… what does he expect me to do? We don't have any money! And the money we do have is spoken for. Grrr. I take care of the kids, grocery shop, volunteer, and...I'm sure there's more, but seriously that's enough for now, lol. I think he wants me to get a job, but I think the timing sucks. I should probably wait until herceptin is done and my hair is less weird. Excuses right?
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Markat - lucky my husband isn't pushing me to go back to work. Going out to a dinner tomorrow night. The food is always good at least. With 3 kids in university/college not a lot of extra money to do stuff. My husband thinks I should go out more though. I volunteer at 1 thing, but I don't want to go out and busy myself taking care of other people right now. Trying to take care of me. You sound like you need to do the same. You are right you have a lot on your plate. Doesn't sound like excuses to me.
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