Still Not a Fan

I really am not digging this new Blogger look. It makes me less likely to post. I don't know. I guess I'll get used to it, but at this point it just looks and feels wrong. I have had a good weekend. I got to relax yesterday and spend time with family. Last night I got to go out with the hubby to one of our favorite restaurants. Unfortunately it was the first bad experience we have ever had!


The first thing that tipped me off that our waiter was new was when he asked how I want my pork-chops done. Uuuuh.....Then I asked to get soup instead of a salad. Well we waited and waited and finally we just got our food. My husband hadn't gotten his salad at all. My pork-chop had the soup with it on the plate. My husband was like "Where is my salad?" The waiter said "oh!" Then he went and got my husband's now warm salad. I then asked why I didn't have a side with my pork-chop and why my soup was on my plate and didn't come earlier? Then he said "you said you wanted soup?" I said "instead of a salad....which is before the meal??? Not to replace the side dish?" I didn't say it like that and I was really really nice...but frustrated. So he brought me a bowel of broccoli....and that was that. We waited forever for our check too. Then he came up to us and told us how he moved here to take care of his ailing grandma. Hmmmmmm Tip hunter? I don't know. We still tipped him but the service was AWFUL!!! I am not naming the restaurant because I love this place and this is the only time that's ever happened.


And just a side note, I woke up today to a spider crawling on me. Not cool!

Delilah Show anyone?

Did anyone catch the show recently? My story was on it. I had heard about it and never got to hear it. I contacted the show and guess what? They sent my segment!!! So enjoy yourself, have a listen and let me know what you think. I love Delilah!!!!


I can't hear the sound on my computer so let me know if you can hear it!

Time Off

I am really enjoying two days off with Gabbi. Yesterday we went shopping. We had a great time. She loves shopping with mom. I wonder if that has anything to do with the fact that I tend to buy her a little something? Ya think? haha

Did I ever tell you that I was on the Delilah show? Well, my story was. I was at work and never had the pleasure of hearing it. I never even knew it was going to be aired! I was at work and my work phone rang. It was the floor below me at the hospital. There is a little radio at the desk and they heard it. It was so cool. I was really happy that my story is spreading more and more. I still get emails from women who have received this dreadful diagnosis. I think my story and Gabbi and my own health will continue to inspire for a long time. I sure hope so!

New Blogger?

Yeah I know I've been gone a little while. I have been working third shift. I find myself wanting to get out and DO something on my days off! If I don't, if doesn't feel like I have any time off at all. I love my job though it's very stressful. I never know from day to day what to expect at work. It is not uncommon for patients to complain of chest pain or shortness of breath. It seems to happen to me often really! I am getting to the point where I am not freaking out now though. I find there are simple answers usually before you get to the panic mode.

It's nurses appreciation week so please tell a nurse you appreciate them and what they've done for you! It's no easy task. I love my patients and care very much for them. I work 12 hour shifts and even though it's at night I tend to really get to know them and it's hard to walk away from it sometimes. I had dreams of my patients all night last night!

On a different note, the family is doing well. Gabbi is such a big girl now. She's 4 going on 15. lol She is enjoying school (daycare). I love spending my days off with her though. She's still my little cuddle bug. She is starting to understand her story a little bit. I told her we beat cancer together.She will never be under the assumption that just mommy is a cancer survivor because she is every bit as much a survivor. The cancer was not in her body but she was in mine!

Happy Nurses Appreciation Week!!!!

Officially Every 6 Months!

I saw my Oncologist on Friday. Everything is going good. I am healthy. Not only that, but the doctor has started showing me his laptop with my lab results on it now so that I can read them myself. I love that! He has always been very supportive of me going back to school to be a nurse. He definitely wants me to work in Oncology. I am currently doing a more general area but I wanted to grab some experience and then apply for a job at a cancer center. This is my goal within a year or two. I want to get certified to do the chemo drugs and this will all take time. I am ready for it though. I have come this far and have no intention of stopping.


I am starting nights as of tomorrow night. Kinda nervous about it, but ready for it too. I am done with my training on days. I will be officially working nights from here on out. I do 3 twelve hour shifts per pay period which is Sunday to Saturday. If I work it right I get a lot of days off in between.

Are there any plans out there for Easter? Any family festivities or fun recipes to share? I'd love to hear bout them. Feel free to link to them. I love finding new recipes.