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It's up to us to change the cancer perception.
See you OUT there"
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i'm ready to stop acting like it's temporary
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Cost of wigs?
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I'm coping better than my family????
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Emily Jayne replied to Reen's discussion why is it assumed?"Hi there!
Yes, yes it is always assumed that bald women are fighting cancer. I know this is a fact too. I hate it when peoeple give me free stuff and hugs because they think I'm on my death bed. I know the only reason why people think this is…"
Mary replied to Reen's discussion why is it assumed?"Hi everyone,
I've been traveling, and a few days ago I had yet another variation on this theme: I had boarded an aircraft, and was in standing in my seat, waiting for the rest of the flight to board (bald, since it was a little warm), and a…"
Mary replied to Reen's discussion why is it assumed?"I've also thought of having T-shirts printed - nice T-shirts that I'd be happy to wear all the time - that say something like "I don't have cancer..." on the front, and "It's alopecia areata" on the back. Or…"
Kathie Nietenhoefer replied to Reen's discussion why is it assumed?"I have people assume I'm on chemo constantly. I try to be understanding and if the person is nice enough to actually ask me about my hair rather than making an assumption, I'll explain that I have (trying not to use medical terms for…"
Camille Reinecker replied to Reen's discussion why is it assumed?"Hello, Eileen,
I usually wear a wig out in public but lately I have been leaning towards not wearing one at all. Anyway, thats another story. last year I went away to college and was nervous to see if people would notice if I was wearing a wig. A…"
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- Relationship Status:
- Single
- About Me:
- I'm a college student, future doctor, daughter, sister, friend, and mommy to my doggy and 3 kitties. I'm also a certified Starbuck's Barista. I love my job!
I'm a self-professed "readaholic". My major addiction is the written word. Bookstores are like my bars! I love reading, and I'll read almost anything.
I love to cook and bake. I'm a DVR addict. I love the dramas, I'm not much of a sitcom girl. I like my Seinfeld and Friends reruns, but I mostly watch Without a Trace, CSI and CSI: NY, and of COURSE, Law and Order!
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- Yes
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IT"S GROWING!!!!!!!
Posted on March 21, 2009 at 1:05am 0 Comments 0 Favorites
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
MY HAIR IS GROWING!!!!! this is my super excited post!!!!!! i'm JUST SO EXCITED!!!!!!!
it started about a month ago and it was a little shaky for a while. i had a ridiculous looking mohwak style for a while, but it's started to even itself out. i'm just SO incredibly thrilled.
pictures to come...
MY HAIR IS GROWING!!!!! this is my super excited post!!!!!! i'm JUST SO EXCITED!!!!!!!
it started about a month ago and it was a little shaky for a while. i had a ridiculous looking mohwak style for a while, but it's started to even itself out. i'm just SO incredibly thrilled.
pictures to come...
Back now...
Posted on February 23, 2009 at 12:40pm 0 Comments 0 Favorites
Wow... i was MIA for a LOOONG time. My computer crashed and school has taken away my life... LOL anyway... i'm back.
:-) treatment seems to be working, maybe? I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. My mom is already convinced that in the space of weeks I'll have all my hair back. I know that's not going to be the case, but I can't convince her of that. Oh well. :-(
Hang in there everyone, hopefully I'll be around more.
Reen
:-) treatment seems to be working, maybe? I'm trying not to get my hopes up too much. My mom is already convinced that in the space of weeks I'll have all my hair back. I know that's not going to be the case, but I can't convince her of that. Oh well. :-(
Hang in there everyone, hopefully I'll be around more.
Reen
First tat, Pic and explaination
Posted on November 17, 2008 at 12:30am 2 Comments 0 Favorites
Okay... so the colors are a little off because my camera was being stupid... but you get the idea. it's all grey and black ink.
The celtic knot represents my Irish heritage, the unending love I have for my life, my family, and the fact that everything I do is connected to the "bigger picture".
The angel wings are symbolic of the faith i have, as well as the strength i've gained by the… Continue
My first tattoo
Posted on November 9, 2008 at 10:43pm 5 Comments 0 Favorites
I'm so proud. I have wanted to get a tattoo for as long as I can remember, but I always put it off. I figured it was a stupid idea for me.... I was worried about how much it would hurt, and all that stuff...
NOT anymore! I took the bull by the horns and did it. I got my first (of what will probably be MANY tattoos).
I spent a lot of time researching and ended up going to a local guy who is well known in our community and does GREAT work. I'm so happy with… Continue
NOT anymore! I took the bull by the horns and did it. I got my first (of what will probably be MANY tattoos).
I spent a lot of time researching and ended up going to a local guy who is well known in our community and does GREAT work. I'm so happy with… Continue
I'm sad today
Posted on October 29, 2008 at 1:30pm 4 Comments 0 Favorites
Don't know why but I'm sad. I miss my hair, but that's not the only thing. I'm really down today.
Ugh. I hate this.
Ugh. I hate this.
Quotes:
When I get a little money, I buy books. If I have any left over, I buy food...
Be kind to everyone you meet, for we are all fighting some kind of battle...
As every cat owner knows, you don't own a cat.
A dog is man's best friend because he licks your face after you've left him alone all day.
May those who love us, love us
And those who don't love us, may God turn their hearts,
And if he doesn't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles, so we may know them by their limping.
~ Irish Saying
If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers. - Thomas Pynchon
Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain, Notebook 1904
There are only two things to worry about: either you are well or you are sick.
If you are well, then there is nothing to worry about, but if you are sick there are two things for you to worry about.
Either you get well or you will die. If you get well, then there is nothing to worry about.
If you die, then there are two things to worry about: either you go up or you go down. If you go up, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you go down, you will be so busy shaking hands with old friends you won't have time to worry.
— Irish Saying
Once you have made up your mind, facts are but a mere annoyance. - Unknown
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - Unknown
Be kind to everyone you meet, for we are all fighting some kind of battle...
As every cat owner knows, you don't own a cat.
A dog is man's best friend because he licks your face after you've left him alone all day.
May those who love us, love us
And those who don't love us, may God turn their hearts,
And if he doesn't turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles, so we may know them by their limping.
~ Irish Saying
If they can get you asking the wrong questions, they don't have to worry about the answers. - Thomas Pynchon
Whenever you find that you are on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain, Notebook 1904
There are only two things to worry about: either you are well or you are sick.
If you are well, then there is nothing to worry about, but if you are sick there are two things for you to worry about.
Either you get well or you will die. If you get well, then there is nothing to worry about.
If you die, then there are two things to worry about: either you go up or you go down. If you go up, then there is nothing to worry about. But if you go down, you will be so busy shaking hands with old friends you won't have time to worry.
— Irish Saying
Once you have made up your mind, facts are but a mere annoyance. - Unknown
A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking. - Unknown
Comment Wall (30 comments)
- At 11:15am on December 22, 2008,
Galvin said… - Merry Christmas Reen!
- At 1:24pm on November 26, 2008,
Jenn said… - wow nice done on the tatt. i have a unity symbol very close to that one on my foot that i just love! way to go girl! i want another one and i have so many already, it is very addicting! hope all is well with you.
- At 8:34am on November 6, 2008, Jenn said…
- hey honey, just checking in to see how you are. i am been really busy so have been away from the site. that is bad becuase when i dont have encouragement i start to wallow and that is not a good thing. hope all is well for you.
- At 10:13am on November 3, 2008, Galvin said…
- Free coffee from Starbucks if you vote tomorrow.....I think you will have
a busy day tomorrow!
- At 11:05am on November 1, 2008, Galvin said…
- Hi Reen, have you attended any local support group meetings.....3 or 4 out
in North Hills? I wanted to go but time and distance got in the way?
- At 11:19pm on October 24, 2008,
Maureen said… - Thanks Reen For adding me as your friend! Mo.
- At 3:50pm on October 24, 2008, Maureen said…
- Hey there Reen, how r u doing? I am good. I was called as a kid een lol!Hope you are having a good day!
- At 12:01pm on October 24, 2008,
Shawna said… - Thanks for the approval, Hope you have a nice weekend:)
Take care, Shawna
- At 7:42pm on October 23, 2008, Shawna said…
- Hi Reen, I was just passing by your page and had to tell you that I LOVE your headline. It is so TRUE!
- At 10:33am on October 23, 2008, Jenn said…
- hey lady - thanx for the positive vibes believe me i need as many as i can get!! i am doing ok, it goes up and down. went to ren fair over the weekend and that was a blast! how are you doing sweetie?
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