The Storm was a flop! 3-6-13

FOLLOW UP DOCTOR DAY

I woke up to trees and grass covered in snow this morning and by this evening there was just a smattering of  snow patches in the grass. The roads were clear, so we were able to make it to my doctor appointments with no problem. We were in there all day though just for a follow up and a couple of shots--my bone hardener and b-12. Whatever though. 

We grabbed a few movies from the Redbox and are set up a spread of wings, nachos, hummus and veggies, deviled eggs and potato salad. Some left overs that we really just need to eat. 

We picked up Alex Cross--so far so good!
The Words and Looper and the other two we grabbed.

This is what I woke up to! Snow covered trees and maybe 2 inches of snow.

 

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-6-13

Check it out--there's just little patches of snow and everything has melted off the trees! This is at like 4 in the afternoon. Some snowstorm! It's going to hit the upper fifties this weekend! Anyways the outfit was dark skinny jeans with my tall black boots over them. Then I had on a long white button down with a hot pink sweater. Then I threw on my black trench and a black scarf.

An extreme closeup--I have on a light neutral shade, a hot pink in the crease and a white highlight under the brow for the eyeshadow. I wore foundation, but didn't set it with powder, since my skin has been peely and dry. I lined my eyes and added some mascara. I defined my brows. I also put on a little blush and of course used chap stick. No contacts today, but I wore my curly fro wig and my black beanie cap to top it off. 

 

HOW I'M FEELING 

I felt pretty good today! I woke up and made blueberry pancakes for Mom and Gran this morning. I did my prayers and my book-spiration today. I didn't do any art  but I did write in my journal. I have some ideas for things.

Today's book-spiration: The Power of Blessings

You should always speak words that encourage inspire and motivate.
You should speak blessings into the lives of everyone you encounter. Send out kind words and thoughts for each person you pass. A smile, a hello how are you?
But don't forget about the people close to you--pray for them!
Speak of how they live in God's Favor--talk about how good their health is, how abundant their finances are, how successful their relationships are, how happy they are, just whatever good thing you know they want or need!
I wanna send a blessing to every single person reading this blog!
Whatever your need at this moment in time, may you receive it! May you be living in God's favor and abundance. In Jesus name I pray! AMEN!

Something good is coming for you! Trust it= believe it= have faith in it!

 

JOHN 6:47

Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes has eternal life. 

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

THE STORM WATCH HAS BEGUN...

CHEMO FOG NO MORE!

I feel back to normal today! Thank God for the blessing! I had a great day today. Very productive! 
Hearty breakfast that stayed down this morning.
Dressed and headed out to take care of some paperwork for my new healthcare.
Had to make an appointment for later in the day, so we went to Goodwill and browsed around.
Then we picked my Grandmother up from Christian Help--the place she volunteers at and went for lunch at Wendy's. 
Then we went to the Habitat for Humanity Store, which is something I had never heard of before. They apparently sell stuff that's leftover from Habitat for Humanity projects and then they put that money back into the organization. So it's a really cool concept if you've never heard of it before. They had furniture, building supplies, tiles, lights, cabinets, toilets, I mean a little bit of everything! 

Then we grabbed a few things from Aldi and headed over to make this appointment I had. 

Quick appointment--just really dropping off some paperwork and then we headed home. 

I've been checking email and looking up Easter Basket Ideas, when I realized that I should probably write the blog and go stuff my face with the bbq wings Gran just finished making!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-5-13

Today I wore purple, the color of royalty right? I had on dark jeans, a white 3/4 shirt with a purple tank over it. I wore a purple head wrap with no wig today. Then I had on my beige trench and beige flats to match. It was so nice out today!

I had to wear make-up today. My skin is doing some funky thing with darkening and peeling. Whatever! I kept the purple shadow light and just lined my lashes and added mascara since I was wearing my glasses. I added some blush and of course defined my brows. I just stuck to the usual chap stick.

 

GORGEOUS DAY OUT--IS THERE GONNA BE A BLIZZARD TOMORROW FOR REAL?

There's a storm headed this way and we're expected to get anywhere from 4-6 inches of snow tonight!
It was so nice out today--it's hard to believe that we could wake up to that much snow tomorrow. 
Take a look:

I have my follow up appointments tomorrow afternoon, but I don't know if I'm going to make it or not. If we really get 4-6 inches, then I'm gonna have to reschedule. I ain't trying to be riding around in the snow if it's not necessary!

HOW I'M FEELING...

I'm feeling good. I'm feeling blessed and happy! I had a great day today and I can't complain. I feel much better now.   No throwing up, not as achy and plenty more energy. Yeah! God is Good! 

My book-spiration for today:  Be strong and Courageous
from Joel Osteen

Don't focus on your weaknesses, but focus on your God.
Because really if God's for you--who can be against you. He's everything. He's everywhere and He's all powerful--so how can you not win!

 So just remember that as you go through your day. He's with you and there's no reason for you not to be strong and courageous! Be bold and know that you have the most powerful force in the universe backing you up! 

MATTHEW 5:7

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 
 

GETTING BETTER 3-4-13

A DAY AT A TIME...

Today started off on the wrong foot, but I'm feeling much better now! I actually threw up this morning. Apparently the cereal I decided to eat did not agree with me. But no more nausea since and I've eaten everything just fine since then. It was a new cereal--Cascadian Farms Granola?? I probably just didn't  need to eat it. My appetite is going to lessen because I'm weaning off this steroid. I was tired after that!

But you know I felt a little better and took a shower and got dressed. I've been experiencing some issues with my skin I noticed too. It seems to be darkening and peeling around my forehead area--so I put on make-up today. (I was planning to go out and about today--but that didn't happen!) 

 I did do a little dozing while watching TV today and then I brought some color to the art journal I started yesterday. 

Now I'm just sitting here writing this for you guys and I feel so much better than I did this morning. God is good and if you trust him, then it's all good!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-4-13

We had nicer weather today-- about 40 and sunny today! So we went to the great outdoors for today's pictures!

Short wig today and a beanie cap. I have on super basic make-up, but I definitely made sure to blend the foundation well, so that I can hide the discoloration going on with my forehead! Lol! I defined the brows, threw on some liner and mascara. Added some blush and some chap stick. There you have it!

I wore a light pair of jeans, a white tank and white t-shirt with a teal top that just kinda hangs low for layering? Then I put on my teal sweater over that. It has a cool crocheted detail on the back, but I threw another sweater over that when we went outside so you couldn't see it. And of course it's still winter--so I threw in a teal scarf and my teal beanie of course.

 

 

 SUNSHINE-Y DAY

I have to savor the beauty of this day! Look at the sunlight and the blueness of the sky. If only those trees had some green leaves and we had some grass and flowers! But according to all the weather predictions, this pretty scene is going to be a winter wonderland in a few days. 

THE SUN IS OUT AND TO THERE'S NO SNOW!!!! YEAH!

I'M GOING TO ENJOY THIS AS MUCH AS I CAN SINCE THERE'S A BIG WINTER STORM COMING TO THE MID ATLANTIC REGION! WE MAY HAVE AS MUCH AS 3-7 INCHES OF SNOW BY THE MIDDLE OF THIS WEEK!

ART TODAY:

Yesterday's art journal is now in color.

HOW I'M FEELING...

I'm feeling pretty good since the day has gone on now. I want to wake up tomorrow and feel good off the bat! I didn't do a book-spiration for today but I did watch some Joseph Prince, Creflo Dollar and some John Hagee today. I also had my little prayer session this morning. I feel like the Lord is with me and I am getting better and better everyday. Again you have to have faith in his power. You have to trust that he is working in your favor! Remember that if nothing else. Stay up on the inside right! You have to stay positive mentally and everything else will fall into place. 

GALATIANS 6:2

Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

  
 

SUNDAY SUNDAY 3-3-13

MORE CHEMO RECOVERY TIME...

 Still feeling the effects of the chemo today. I've been tired and achy most of the day even with the pain medication, but that may also be due to the fact that I'm weaning down even more on the steroid they have me on. It's all good though. I have an awesome Mom and Grandmother who both cooked for me and served me today when I didn't feel like getting up! They are awesome and I am so blessed to have them here to help me!

We started the day with some Oprah--me and Mom watched two episodes of SuperSoulSundays. One was with Don Miguel Ruiz--the guy who wrote the 4 agreements and the other was with Micheal Singer I think his name was and he wrote the Untethered Soul. It was good to get some spiritual food since we weren't at church.

But then we made the mistake of watching Mary Mary--wow! Talk about drama. I forgot that they were supposed to be Christians. They were arguing and yelling and acting more like one of the Housewives shows than something that should be uplifting. SMH!

We had snow this morning, but by early afternoon it had melted--but it stayed cold out. I dressed according and took refuge under my WVU blanket most of the day.

Let's go Mountaineers!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-3-13

Today was not about being cute, but comfortable. Dark jeans, a white tank and a blue t-shirt are layered under the gray WVU sweatshirt. Then just my black beanie to keep my head warm.

No make-up today either--just some moisturizer--always do that. Your skin get's extra dry with this chemo stuff so it's important to keep your skin moisturized.

 

I DID SOME ART TODAY!!!

Inspired by today's Book-spiration. There are Miracles in your Mouth!

 

Now I just need to add the color. The intention is there. Miracles will fall  out of your mouth--just release them--speak them into existence. We can have be and do all things through-Christ who strengthens us!

FEELING ALRIGHT?

You have to speak things into existence! I feel awesome! I feel blessed and empowered. I feel healed! I feel healthy! I feel happy! I feel at peace! I feel God's favor pouring over my life. What are you going to feel? What are you claiming for you life? And guess what it's not enough to just think it and pray! I want you to say it! Say it out loud! Look in the mirror in the morning and say what your day is gonna be! Claim it! 

The Book-spiration: Miracles in your Mouth from Joel Osteen book.

Food and weight: I think that my appetite is going to decrease somewhat because I won't be on the steroid anymore soon. But today we had meatloaf, mashed potatoes, peas and gravy for dinner. It was delicious. I had blueberry pancakes for breakfast. 

JAMES 1:13-14

Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 

LAZY SATURDAY 3-2-13

DAY AFTER CHEMO...

I was so tired yesterday and that lingered into today. I had to go in for my follow up shot this morning and that was quick and easy. 

Then we went and got gas for free!
Gran volunteers at Christian Help and they provided us with a free gas voucher since I'm always traveling back and forth for my treatments!
So thank you!

We went to Kmart and ran into my Aunt Donna. She was waiting on her bus home.

Then we went to Walmart so that I could refill a few prescriptions and grab a few things--juice and some more fruit.

So we get home and I'm still just tired. Like I don't wanna move kinda tired. I'm avoiding taking my pain medication because I'm testing my pain threshold to decide if I need the bone procedure. Well I took some a couple of hours ago and I'm alive again. 

We watched a movie and now I'm giving you guys the update on the day. 

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-2-13

Today's outfit was all about comfort in WVU colors. I had on my dark skinny jeans with a long yellow tank top, then a yellow WVU hoodie and then I threw a yellow v-neck sweater over that. I wore this with my beige trench coat and matching shoes when we were out and about. We had another wintry cold day today!

I didn't do any make up today at all, just some moisturizer and I threw on one of the long wigs. Sometimes make up just isn't necessary. And you should feel good about yourself without it. It's just used to enhance what you already have.

 

HOW I'M FEELING...

I was feeling so tired and lazy earlier, but now that my pain medication has kicked in, I've got a little bit of energy. I didn't do art or journaling or a book-spiration today. I guess I have to take it easy after the chemo for a few days anyway. But guess what--we're still feeling positive! I know that I this is just a part of the healing process! The healing has already been claimed--we're just going thru the motions! 
  
Stay positive--keep a smile on your face and keep trucking! Tomorrow will be brighter!

JAMES 1:13-14

Let no one say when he is tempted, "I am being tempted by God," for God cannot be tempted with evil, and he himself tempts no one. But each person is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desire. 

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

  

 

 

CHEMO SESSION # 2

ROUND 2 OF CHEMOTHERAPY!

We had to get up early this morning so that I could be at the hospital for my lab work by 8:30 this morning. 

Then of course I had to meet with Dr. Monga and discuss how things are going. He thinks that I should get the bone procedure because there was an actual fracture. He said to think it over this week and maybe we should try to do it before my next chemo session. I never got to sit with the actual doctor and examine the scan pictures and discuss it with him because he was in the middle of a procedure and I had already been waiting for him for over an hour! So I'm gonna lessen my pain medication and see how I'm feeling because I can't be on pain meds forever. If the pain increases, then I might need to just have the procedure. He said that my breathing was better and we are again lessening my steroid down to 1/2 a pill for a week and then just stop taking it.

So I went up for the infusion--chemotherapy. Had to wait for the final pieces from my Lab work. They apparently had a new machine and that was holding things up because they were still learning the machine and there were a few things that they still weren't able to gather. They finally got and got me hooked up.

This was a 4 hour ordeal so I was playing with the laptop to kill time. I slept for alot of it too. They give you Benadryl and it makes you drowsy. We  ate some snacks while we were there, but I was starving and sleepy when we left. We didn't get home until 5:30 because we hit traffic too.

Got caught sleeping!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-1-13

Today I wore dark jeans a white tank with my purple button down and then a teal v-neck over it. I added a scarf that had all the colors in it and my navy blue sweater hoodie.

I had on basic make-up, a little blush, liner and mascara. I defined my brows and added some light eyeshadow. I wore the curly wig today and threw on my white toboggan with pastel accents in it. 

 

HOW I'M FEELING? 

I'm tired to say the least. I'm going to just go to sleep soon. I still gotta get up early tomorrow morning because I have to have the follow up shot the day after chemo.

I didn't do a book-spiration today. I did my prayers though. I made sure I got up early enough for that.

I didn't do any art today.

I have other business things to take care of--get some prescriptions refilled, sign up for medicaid, get gas in the car tomorrow and I guess after that just relax.

JOHN 15:9-11

As the Father has loved me so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in joy, and that your joy may be full. 

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 

SNOWY DAY--2-28-13

NO ACCUMULATION--SNOW SHOWERS ALL DAY THOUGH.

I woke up this morning and looked out the window to see flurries everywhere. I felt like I had woken up in a snow globe. So yeah it's still winter! 

I had a lazy morning--After I ate breakfast, I had a little Netflix time before I got dressed today. 

Merlin is one of my favorites--They have taken so many liberties with the story of Camelot, it's kinda ridiculous, but it's a cute little show. The new season comes on Friday nights on the SyFy channel if you're interested. 

http://www.syfy.com/merlin 

COOKING ADVENTURES...

I cooked up zucchini fritters for a snack after lunch. I have a recipe from an old cookbook. I also make a marina sauce to dip them in. They were tasty and made for a different kind of snack. It's probably easier to just fry up the zucchini, but the fritters involve separating eggs and letting the zucchini set in salt to draw out moisture. It's a kinda involved, but it gave me a project for the day!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 2-28-12

No real makeup today. Defined my brows and put on blush. I didn't even line my eyes or do mascara. I did sweep on some blush to give my cheeks color. Glasses and the long will complete the look with the matching toboggan cap.

My outfit today consisted of black leggings, my fuschia mini dress, with a black tank underneath and a black belt. I put on my black scarf with the silver accents and a black sweater hoodie over it all. Then we went out into the cold so I added my boots, my peacoat and some black gloves.  It was comfy but cute!

WE NEED A FIRE!!!!

Just a funny little video I put together with the pictures from the Cancer Cutie photo shoot--LOL!

TODAY'S ART:

Remember that song--We be riding dirty? Well, it's been stuck in my head and I just tried to flip it. We be riding, Me and Jesus, We be riding HOLY! I been riding with Jesus and we're singing along! I first came up with this idea from one of my book-spirations and decided this morning that I would draw a bigger version. 

 

HOW I'M FEELING!

I'm chilling! I'm having a relaxed day. I am ready to go in for my chemo session tomorrow. We have to be there at 8:30 so I gotta get some sleep tonight. This will be the second session--of healing! This is healing medicine that's going to have me healthy again before you know it! Woo-hoo! I have faith that God has already healed me and it's awesome. 

Book--spiration:  The Jews won't accept Jesus' miracles as true

From  the Gospel of John

Basically you have to be willing to testify and praise God. They wouldn't admit his miracles for fear of what would happen at the synagogue. They were seeking the praise of men and not accepting eternal life that Jesus had brought to them.

That's crazy--so I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm riding with Jesus! No doubt about that. I'm living in his Grace and favor.

Don't be ashamed of your faith ever. God would never do you that way. He loves you completely and unconditionally and although we can never return that perfect love, we can at least admit that we're trying to be one of his faithful children.

Something to think about.

I've gotta get prepped for tomorrow--pick out my clothes, pack some snacks--we will be there all day again--take a shower, pack up computer and some art supplies

Then I'm gonna watch Scandal  and konk out!!!

HAVE A GOOD NIGHT AND REMEMBER TO NEVER BE ASHAMED OF YOUR FATHER, HE LOVES YOU AND WOULD NEVER FORSAKE YOU!

LUKE 6:27-28

But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina