TAME TUESDAY 2/12/13

PRODUCTIVE START TO THE DAY!

Today I had a list of things that I wanted to accomplish and I did all of them! 

• Laundry
• Changing out my bedsheets and cleaning my room

That was a bit of a process. My Mom helped of course, but I made sure to participate so that I could get some exercise, which they say that I need at least 30 minutes a days. 

In the scary unfinished basement....

Folding fun!

Crisp white linens look great with the green Granny already had in the room!

 

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 2-12-13!

Once again, I'm paying tribute to Mr. President Obama, since the State of the Union Address is coming on right now actually. Rocking the longer straight wig and my glasses and I did really simple make up. Just a lil mascara and liner and defined my brows and a lil blush. Just to give my face some definition.

I'm wearing, my new jeans from yesterday--pants that fit!!! Yeah. A white tank, my Obama t-shirt I bought from this past campaign and my red cardigan with a red beanie and I wore my black booty slipper things with some socks. They are like shoes, but lined like slippers so they are comfy still and practical to run outside in still because the bottoms have good tread.

 

THE LIST CONTINUES....

• Finish an Art Journal Page
• Work on more Etsy stuff 

So I finished that too! I started one last night and worked with it today until I got it finished to my liking and added it to the book. I worked on another piece, but my Mom was also working on some pieces and they look pretty darn good. I haven't finished my yet.

So this was the layout I started last night in full color. I added a little pocket to it with a tag. It's all about seeking God's favor and trusting that he will bring you all of your dreams! Your fantasy life can be a reality if you trust in and Believe in God. Seek Him and Enlarge Your Vision because you can do All things Through Christ.

So you've got the little tag from the Pocket that says Dream Big! Keeping it Interactive!! Ha!Ha! Ha!

Through God's Power you can have, be, do and live your life abundantly in his favor. It will feel like a fantasy!

These are the pieces that my Mom made. She's the real artist. That's where I got my creativity from. She used to win awards and whatnot when she was younger. She's always painting something around the house or making something. She's very creative! I love the way the colors came out on this. She made these out of foam tissue paper and watercolor paints. It has a very relaxing feel too it doesn't it?

 WHAT ELSE WAS ON THE LIST?

• Redo Mom's Hair

That gray is popping! We did a wash and deep condition.

So we attempted a wash and go for her teeny weeny afro--TWA. I hadn't done this look in forever being that my hair hadn't been that short in so long. I just did our usual moisturizing and then saturated the hair with water and gel raking it through to define the curls. I added the clips to give it a lil bit of a part.

Just gotta wait for it to dry and then the curls will pop!

WELL WISHES...

 Just found out a little bit of unfortunate news this evening. My uncle hasn't been feeling too well and he has a some kind of pancreatic problem. He's being admitted to the hospital tonight. I'll go see him to tomorrow after I finish with my 3 appointments tomorrow. (Labwork and two follow ups). I know that you all have been praying for me and sending will wishes and I am so thankful for that and I always ask God to send those well wishes and blessings right back to you! But if I could ask that you send up a lil something for my Uncle Jeffrey when you're sending mine, it would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance!

Philippians 4:12

I know how to be brought low and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. 

Cancer Cutie

Tina Bina

 

BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!

THE SUN, NO SNOW ANYWHERE AND 60 DEGREES!

We had a gorgeous day today! It was so sunny out and all the snow has melted away and it actually hit a high of 63 degrees today! Awesomeness! I told Mom that we had to get out and about today since it was such a nice day! You're going to get a treat--I had a Gabriel Brothers trip!!!!

 

So as you can see the sun came out and the snow was all gone. This was just a couple of pictures along the way.

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 2-11-13

So today I went with a bright look. The citrus lime and gray was my color palette for today. I had dark skinny jeans with a white tank and a white three quarter t shirt and then I threw on the bright tank and a gray cardigan. Then I busted out my fro-wig with the matching beanie cap! I have silver flats to match the cardigan and my silver purse. I kept the makeup pretty simple,  but I did add a little bit of the lemony shade on my lids, but not enough to make a dramatic difference. 

RETAIL THERAPY...WELCOME TO GABRIEL BROTHERS

If you've known me for a long time, then you have heard of Gabriel brothers. This is like Ross, TJ Maxx type of store, but it was actually founded here in WV--in Morgantown actually. It's actually cheaper than Ross and TJ Maxx a lot of times and it has more of a warehouse feel than a retail shop. You really gotta dig through the racks, but you can find stuff for super cheap--maybe because it was sized wrong, colored wrong, there was overstock, the zipper's broke or just whatever--nothing might be wrong. They also carry designer stuff for super cheap too. I saw a Kenneth Cole coat heavy cape coat in a purple magenta color for $30! But that gives you an idea of what to expect. 

Dressing room fun!

The haul!

Not been a fan of the colored jeans, but they had like 3 clearance racks of them and I really needed some new pants--they're all too lose without a belt. I had already picked up the scarf to use as a head wrap and so I added the orange tank! That was a whole outfit --$12 before tax. There's a little toboggan style hat in brown that I picked up for $3!

More goodies--I got the black slipper shoes--they have real tread on the bottom but the inside is lined just like a pair of comfy slippers--$3! I have another pair from Target, but those were like $6 on clearance. I also grabbed a headband for $2 and the yellow cap was also $3. I then found a pair of dark jeans that fit without a belt and were just what I needed--$7!

You really have to love the little orange clearance tags--I bought a pair of pants for $3!!!!

 TOTAL TALLY:

Colored denim   $3

Orange Tank   $4

Multicolor scarf   $5

Brown hat   $3

Dark Jeans  $7

Black Slipper boots  $3

Light blue headband $2

Yellow peace hat  $3

$30.00 before tax!

They sell everything so I also picked up some stickers, snack food, candy and I also got three pairs of undies for $5!

I hope you enjoyed the Gabes experience and who knows it maybe coming to you soon! I heard that the company has actually been purchased by TJMaxx--which is why they have made some changes to the layout of the place, but we shall see. As of right now they are located in our area--WV, MD, OH, PA, VA and KY.

ART JOURNAL PAGE IS STARTED...

So this is my most recent art journal. I just started it last night, but it's all based off of  a page from one of Joel Osteen's lil inspirational books about living in God's favor and speaking your dreams into existence. I will be working on it some more tomorrow probably. I may start a new one tonight. 

 

PSALMS 107:1

Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!

Cancer Cutie

Tina Bina

 

SUNNY SUNDAY FINALLY!

THE WEATHER WARMED UP!

Today the sun finally decided to come out! It warmed up to 54 degrees today! WOO HOO! I was loving that so we actually went outside and sat in the sunshine for a little bit today! 

CAUGHT UP WITH SNOW STORM SURVIVOR TODAY!

Started my morning off with a lil catch up session with Gerald! He's in NY and he was dealing with the snow.Being a Georgia boy, snow like that I'm sure is nothing he's ever seen! And it was kinda ironic, because he was asking how much we got, and we didn't get any! We had a beautiful day today!

 

 Picture of Jersey City where he lives from the Weather Channel. He said that he was so surprised that they were so prepared and he was able to get out and out still. Welcome to life up north! I'm still getting used to it all over again, too! We'll brave the cold northern winters!

Cancer Cutie Outfit of the Day 2-10-13

We kept it simple today. A white tank top, with a navy blue collared shirt, some light jeans and silver accents, and later I put on a little gray cardigan over it. I wore the wig I pull over to a ponytail. I think it needed some finessing, but I threw that little silver headband on from yesterday.

I keep the makeup simple today too. It's Sunday! I didn't have anywhere to go!

 

GET OUT THE HOUSE AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!!!!

So I went for a ride to pick Gran up from church. I didn't get up in time to attend church with them today. I slept kinda late and then chatted with Gerald and had to get breakfast and whatnot. But by the time they were finished--they had a birthday so they have a little dinner after church--I was dressed and able to ride down! The pastor came and chatted with me and we discussed our favorite healing bible verses and surviving medical tragedies and cancer. So it was good to hear some other people's testimony today! It's always a good thing to get a little positivity! They also gave a little bag from the cancer center that had some little goodies in it, so it pays to get out the house!!!

TODAY WAS AN ART DAY BUT....

I worked on one large project today and have the majority of it finished, but I gotta finish it first! It's supposed to be a surprise gift that I'm creating for CLASS since they have been so generous and helpful throughout this whole ordeal. I don't wanna spoil the surprise with a picture yet! But it's coming!!!!
 

REALITY TV CATCH UP TONITE!

 http://www.bravotv.com/the-real-housewives-of-atlanta

http://www.bravotv.com/shahs-of-sunset

PROVERBS 18:21

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it, will eat it's fruit.

Cancer Cutie

Tina Bina

THE WEEKEND IS HERE!! 2/9/13

CHILL OUT SATURDAY

Well today I slept late--it's Saturday and there's no doctors to see and nothing really that has to be done. I had a leisurely breakfast--making sure to get all my protein in! And then I decided to take a little ride with my Mom to go clean the Church. 

  Take a ride up Pickhandle hill to Friendship Baptist Church--where I went when I was a lil girl and where my Grandmother still attends and is treasurer of and then my mom is the janitor. I had not been there since this summer.

I USED TO TEACH SUNDAY SCHOOL THERE WHEN I WAS IN LIKE JR HIGH! HARD TO IMAGINE HUH?

All I know is that God is Good, so it was nice to be in the house of the Lord today. It always brings a sense of peace

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 2-9-13

Since we were going to clean, I keep it chill in my WVU gear. I had on just jeans with two WVU tops. I wore the short wig and a lil silver headband with it because, I had on my lil silver slip on shoes. Then I just had a gray WVU hoodie over it when we left.

No makeup today, just a lil moisturizer. I noticed that some of the swelling in my face is going down!

 

THE SCENERY ALONG THE WAY TO EVERTTSVILLE...

THE SNOW'S STILL ON THE GROUND-JUST NOT THE ROADS!

THE MOUNTAINS ARE ALWAYS SURROUNDING US!

THE TRAILER LIFE!

THIS TRAILER IS DIFFERENT THOUGH--THEY BUILT AROUND IT TO MAKE IT LOOK LIKE A HOUSE!

IF YOU LOOK, YOU CAN SEE THE TRAILER PART JUTTING OUT. GOTTA LOVE WV! BUT I THINK THAT'S BEING CREATIVE--I JUST WONDER IF IT'S CONSIDERED A HOUSE OR A TRAILER????

WE REORGANIZED THE DINING ROOM!!!

My poor grandmother's dining room had had all my art supplies thrown up on it for the past few weeks, so we decided to set up a lil table so that we could better organize everything and clean up our space at the end of the night, so if we actually want to have a meal or if she wants to do one of her puzzles, she will still have space. We're still working on stuff, so the table is still full, but it'll be nice tomorrow. 

MUCH NEATER AND ORGANIZED!

TABLE IS MUCH CLEANER, SO WE CAN JUST MOVE OUR STUFF AT NIGHT TO THE UTILITY TABLE TO DRY

 

ANOTHER ART JOURNAL PAGE!

I'M ALL ABOUT LETTING THE SUNSHINE IN!

 1 JOHN 4:16

And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

Cancer Cutie

Tina Bina

 

FOODIE FRIDAY 2/8/13

FRIDAY FUN DAY!

 Today was a nice light day. I slept in kinda late today. I was very tired from yesterday. It seems that each day has a different focus and today was food! We cooked twice today. I of course had a hearty breakfast. 

We also had a return visit from COMCAST today because they messed up when they came yesterday. 

I'm trying to stay up with this protein thing. 

Unfortunately I didn't take pictures

We created a delicious soup:

We had miso soup with sauteed carrot strips and pork pot stickers. 

It was delicious!

Then we made fajitas with spicy corn, homemade quacamole  and chips!

Spicy!

Me and my mom spent some time in the kitchen today and that kinda wiped me out, but we did manage to make it to the art table today! 

I'm just excited that I'm still enjoying food! I'm not nausea and I'm not vomiting and I still have an apeptite.

I DID MANAGE TO FINISH AN ART JOURNAL PAGE!

GET IN TUNE WITH YOUT SPIRIT!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 2/8/13

Today was all about keeping it chill. No wig today, just a pretty little headwrap. Pink and white was our color scheme. I of course keep my layers going. White hoodie, pink tshirt, white tank, pink scarf and pink pants. I also have the most awesome fuzzy pink and black socks that have really kept my feet warm all day!

Ezekiel 47:12

And on the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither, nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh ftuit every month, becaue the water for them flows from the sancturary. Their fruit will be food, and their leaves for healing.

Cancer Cutie

Tina Bina