Thanks for the smile, Pinterest

I was forced to return to life of a Cancer Patient today. I fully enjoy my 3 months of freedom so it's always a bit of a bummer when I'm forced back before my break is over. OH WELL. I should not complain about an appointment where I received good news (just an infection) when so many others are receiving bad news.

The point of this post is that I was feeling a bit grouchy this weekend and today. I didn't feel well and I was a tad bit nervous. What did I do to cheer myself up? I browsed Pinterest, of course!

Please tell me you didn't crack a smile at these. I so will not believe you.

See, isn't your day so much better now?

Happy Monday!

Peace, Quiet, and Country Music

I took advantage of the glorious weather this morning by pouring a cup of coffee, grabbing my laptop, and heading out to the balcony to respond to emails and catch-up on some of my favorite blogs. While I was moderately distracted by the 2 grown men chasing after a ground hog, I was enjoying the peace.

And then the couple with their boombox strutted down to the pool. (Do they even make such a thing anymore?) Anyway, whatever it was, their iPod, their phone, whatever was blasting country music. Blasting! B (known as Mr. Spots on my melanoma blog) actually came outside to see where all the noise was coming from. While I enjoy country music, I do not appreciate hearing it on Sunday morning at full blast while I'm trying to relax. Our apartment overlooks the pool and I became quite annoyed by their disrespect for everyone else.

Am I just being grumpy or should people keep their music at a reasonable level? 

Maybe I'm just getting old........

Happy Sunday!

I'm Addicted...

...to blogs I love.

 My Other Addiction: Pinterest

I have been browsing new ways to gain exposure for my blog melanoma blog and I have come to the conclusion that there are a lot of really awesome blogs out there. Seriously. I have laughed more in the last week while staring at the computer than ever. (And yes, those laughs cause my boyfriend to look at me like I'm officially loosing it.) These girls are funny. And honest.

This brings me to my next topic at hand: How do they have so much free time to write such awesome posts? Man! I'm envious! Between that silly thing called work, my private life, writing for Everyday Health and keeping my melanoma blog readers happy--and my mind clear--I'm all out of time! I know that sharing my journey with melanoma is my number 1 priority; however, sometimes I want to talk about something ridiculous like......pizza. 

 Yum.

OK, I don't know. But here are some great sites for you to check out.

 

Seriously, you need to go check out these girls. I'm even forgiving them for their tans. ;-) 

Team USA!

http://pinterest.com/pin/143411569354951209/

It seemed appropriate! ;-) 

Happy Monday!

I'm ONLY 25!

I am seriously in love with this article Emma Gray recently wrote for The Huffington Post titled "25 Things I know Now that I am 25."  People constantly ask me why I am not married, they are shocked that I don't have children, and seem to believe I should be further down this road called life. Hello! I'm only 25!

Well, here's my opinion on their opinion: Tough shit. I'm loving my life...just like it is.

Check out Emma's post, and maybe it can give you a little bit of comfort like it gave me.
I even blogged about it on my other site: http://adventurewithmelanoma.blogspot.com/2012/08/life-at-25.html

"Your body, your job and your love life might not be "perfect" -- in fact, it's a guarantee that they're not. But at a certain point you just have to realize that no one gives a sh*t nearly as much as you do about your "flaws." So take Nora Ephron's advice: put on that bikini and rock it the whole decade long. You'll thank yourself later."

Read the full article here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emma-gray/25-things-i-know-now-that-im-turning-25_b_1726642.html

Dreams Coming True

OK, I am pretty much the worst at keeping up with this blog. I have so many things I would love to write about on this blog if I didn't have a full-time job. However, I have bills, and in order to pay bills, I must work the fun 8-5 job...such is life, right?

You know how I talked about wanting to find out if I could write professionally? Well, we will still see, but I have started blogging (and getting paid to blog!) for Everyday Health. They found my melanoma blog about a month ago and asked if I would be interested in contributing 10 articles a month. It's just something small, but it is a starting point, and I could not be more proud.

Dreams are coming true, friends.

"All I Want To Do-oo-ooo-oo-ooo..."

Since my cancer diagnosis I have realized that I have simple wants, obvious wants, out of life. Some folks want to be a movie star or a doctor. I admire those people. However, all of that publicity and all of those extra years of school just do not interest me. I just want to live to be able to experience some major life experiences. I want..........

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a picture quite like this with my sisters on their wedding days.

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 to marry the one who makes me laugh
even when all I want to do is cry.

 http://www.biltmore.com/

to stay at the Biltmore. 

Do I need to explain why? 

Gorgeous!

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To see Ellen do a show on the 
dangers of tanning.

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Even when I know I look like a fool.

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Always.

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To play dress up with my future daughter.

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I think it sounds like a fun way to celebrate my 5 year cancerversary.

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To always aim to be as classy as Jackie O.

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To always find joy in the little things.

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to have a Little Audrey.

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Or a little super hero. 

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To learn to do yoga...
and do it.

And when the kids are grown,

we are old and sick,

I want to still be with the one who makes me laugh.

I am sure this list will grow. I simply ran out of time tonight!

Happy Sunday!