Tag: life after cancer treatment
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The Unwanted Houseguests Are Getting Roommates
The Unwanted Houseguests Are Getting Roommates 🌼 Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Tired, informed, and side-eyeing the next phase ❤️🩹 Status: First oncology visit after treatment 🤨 Outlook: Apparently cancer recovery comes with a sequel, and nobody asked me if I wanted one Today was my first appointment with my oncologist since finishing…
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When Cancer Gets Too Loud
When Cancer Gets Too Loud 🌼 Date: Monday, June 8, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Trying to stay present while my brain tries to time travel 💞 Status: Re-centering, one small thing at a time 😟 Outlook: I cannot control every fear, but I can come back to this moment The thoughts of cancer have been pretty…
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Some Days I Fucking Hate Cancer
Some Days I Fucking Hate Cancer 🌼 Date: Sunday, June 7, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Heavy, raw, and emotionally done 💔 Status: In a funk, and not pretending otherwise 😢 Outlook: Today is not inspirational. Today is honest. You know how some days you wake up in a funk? Guess what? So do cancer patients. And…
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Love Needs No Translation
Love Needs No Translation 🌼 Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Dressed up, emotional, and grateful 💖 Status: Celebrating love in a room full of it 🥰 Outlook: Life keeps throwing us plot twists, but love keeps showing up too Today we had the honor of attending a very special wedding. Our oldest son…
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Laundry, Recliner, Dinner. That’s the Whole Plot.
Laundry, Recliner, Dinner. That’s the Whole Plot. 🌼 Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 ⚡ Energy: One spoon and a suspicious amount of determination 💖 Status: Laundry done, recliner occupied, dinner achieved 😊 Outlook: Not every day needs fireworks. Sometimes clean clothes and Mexican food are enough. Today, nothing dramatic happened. No major medical update. No…
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The Nails Cancer Tried to Take
The Nails Cancer Tried to Take 🌼 Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Tender fingertips and stubborn sparkle ❤️🩹 Status: Nail appointment survived, barely 😡 Outlook: Cancer can take a lot, but it does not get to steal all my shine Today I had to get my nails done. And when I say had…
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One Spoon, 150 Steps, and the Tina I Miss
One Spoon, 150 Steps, and the Tina I Miss 🌼 Date: Monday, June 1, 2026 ⚡ Energy: One spoon, maybe half a backup spoon if the puppies cooperate ❤️🩹 Status: Fatigue is still running the show, and I am not amused 😪 Outlook: I want my stamina back, but apparently my body did not get…
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Rest, Laundry, and the Great TV Queue Crisis
Rest, Laundry, and the Great TV Queue Crisis 🌼 Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Recliner level with puppy support ❤️🩹 Status: Resting, folding, napping, and accepting TV recommendations 🤔 Outlook: If we’re going to be resting this much, we need a better queue Today, nothing remarkable happened. And honestly, I am learning that…
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Cancer Took Over My Calendar
Cancer Took Over My Calendar 🌼 Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Tired, scheduled, and slightly over being managed by medical portals ❤️🩹 Status: Still juggling the full-time job I never applied for 🥰 Outlook: If you’re in this too, I see you — and no, you’re not doing it wrong No one tells…
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When the Safety Net Gets Smaller
When the Safety Net Gets Smaller 🌼 Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 ⚡ Energy: Grateful, grieving, and slightly terrified of the next chapter ❤️🩹 Status: Standing at the edge of “now what?” 😐 Outlook: I don’t want to go backward — I want to build forward, even if I’m still figuring out how With two…
