Fun day Friday--3-8-13

FRIDAY HAS BEEN ALL ABOUT CHILLIN

I slept in today--9:30!!! That's late for me to get up, but it was needed. I had been tired and needed to catch up from a few days before. Had breakfast and sat around for a little bit. Once I got dressed, my Grandmother was doing some cleaning and I mostly just watched, but I helped change a couple of light bulbs and brought her some cleaning products.

Then Mom said she was going to go gather some wood and I decided that a walk through the forest sounded like fun.

After that I grabbed some lunch and played on the computer for a minute.

I washed Mom's hair and put them into finger coils--forgot to take any pictures!

Then we watched another movie--Smokin Aces.

And now I working on the blog while I watch Date Night on tv.

I'm having a wild and crazy Friday night man! You're gonna have to keep me calm! LOL!

ON A NATURE WALK

 

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-8-13

You are on my sunshine, my only sunshine--I decided yellow was the color for the day! Inject some sunshine into your life! So I wore a pair of light colored jeans, a yellow thermal top with a yellow and white striped t-shirt over top of it. Then I threw on a yellow cap to keep it all coordinated.

No make up day--long wig and a yellow hat!

 

ART TODAY?

Started drawing today, but I didn't get something finished enough to really share. 

HOW AM I FEELING?

Great! I feel good. I mean I'm still experiencing some back pain, but I've decided to have the bone procedure in order to get some relief from that. We just need to get it scheduled sometime next week. 
I'm feeling positive. I'm always looking for ways to keep myself entertained. I should be a little more diligent about the art work and building up my Etsy site. More is coming! 

Book--spiration: To gaze at the bare winter trees

From Now is the Time

They look sad without their leaves but look beyond their bare branches 
They signal natures comforting cycles and represent signs of regrowth
They will blossom and bear fruit

There is a cycle to life. There is a winter, a spring a summer and a fall. Life has to go through these phases. It happens every year. So we too have to accept the winter in our lives and see the beauty in it. It's a time for renewal. That's when everything gets to rest and prepare for spring. 

Enjoy the bare trees

MATTHEW 5:18

For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

    

Out and About this Thursday--3-7-13

TO TOWN WE GO...

Today was pretty good! I woke up to birds chirping! So that's always a good sign that your day is off to a great start. 

Good breakfast--Pancakes and Mexican eggs: I take liquid egg whites, add diced up turkey sausage, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and then some salsa and scramble it all up.

Then I got dressed and we got ready to leave to drop Gran off at her Thursday thing--she goes to Scott's Run Settlement House and I guess today they watched a movie about Jesus and Mary and a painting that Michelango did.

We dropped her off and went to drop off some paperwork I needed to turn in for my healthcare change.

Then we went to this place called Surplus City and browsed around. They are kinda like that Habitat for Humanity place but not for charity. They had a lot more selection though. We have found a deal on a dual flush toilet and some vinyl plank flooring, but we need to double check the quality of the original items we were going to get. 

We picked up Gran and then dropped off some recyclables by WalMart. We of course had to go in Walmart, because every time we drive past some crazy magnetic pull seems to draw us in and I've decided that they need to set my cot up in the back so that it makes it easier for me to get there everyday--LOL!

Then we went right back out to return the movies to the Redbox.
Walked around the dollar tree and picked up a few things I needed.
Then I needed a mocha from McDonalds.
--Oh and I drove on this second outing! There and back!

Then of course dinner time and tv watching!

MOVIE REVIEWS:

 

ALEX CROSS:

Surprisingly good! We all were engaged. We laughed, we felt sad, we had the full range of emotions. It was an action flick and it had some gruesome moments, but nothing too over the top. I also think that Tyler Perry did a good job at not being Madea. Sometimes it's just difficult to separate him from that, but I think that he did a good job. Matthew Fox plays the creepy assassin guy and he goes full force with it. We got it from the RedBox, so it's definitely worth the money! Check it out. If we had 5 stars, then I'd give it 4!

LOOPER:

This was another action flick, but with a twist. This guy kills people from the future and he ends up facing his future self and all this chaos unravels because of it. It has a lot of layers that you don't necessarily expect from the beginning of the film. It was good, but I don't know that I liked the ending. I won't spoil it for you of course, but again if you're getting it out of the RedBox, then it's definitely worth checking out at least. If we had 5 stars, then I would give this one a 4 as well.


 

 THE WORDS:

Okay so this is a completely different kind of movie from the other two. It's about 3 authors and three love stories entwined into one, but it's up to you to decide what's fact and what's fiction. It of course moves at a much slower pace and spans several decades of time. I liked it but we caught my Grandma falling asleep several times and I don't think my Mom is into these kinda flicks because she was like they almost lost me a couple of times. So with these things in mind I'm gonna give it 3 out 5 stars.

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-7-13

Today the make-up was gray tones with liner and mascara. I also threw on blush and chapstick. I put on the longer farah style wig today with the black beanie and my glasses.

I wore dark jeans a black tank with a black silky button down. I then threw a bright cobalt blue top over that. It was accented by the black scarf with silver accents in it. 

 

ART JOURNALING?

I didn't do any traditional art journaling, but I have scribbled out a couple of ideas in my regular journal. I'm gonna compile them in the art journal eventually:

This was from today and we have two ideas represented--One about Jesus being on the main line and us praying and thinking that the lines are tied up, but we need to realize that we're always connected. He's in us and a part of us so we don't have to worry about the lines being too busy ever. He is always with us.  The other one is about the message of speaking blessings over others and just would people getting showered by blessing.

This is where it started and I did recreate that one.

This was really appropriate last week after my chemo session and it went with the book spiration that was to be Strong and Courageous. It discussed David and Goliath, so I thought having the armor on was appropriate because it looked a lot like a little soldier.

 

HOW I'M FEELING TODAY...

Today has been good to me and I can't complain. I have no complaints. I was out and about today. I felt pretty good physically. Mentally is what matters though. I felt positive. Today's prayers and my book-spiration had be feeling good at the start of the day.

The book-spiration: Realize that you are more than an organism in an enviroment.
From Wayne Dyer's Getting in the Gap

You are an envrionorganism. This principle establishes that there is no separation between you and anything outside in the material world.
This is a principle he included from his Manifest your Destiny book.

So basically you are already connected to everything you want. You are one with everything and if that's true, then you can bring it in to you and it should also affect how you treat everything as well. If you're connected to everything, the how can you not over it love and respect--it's a part of you!

Everything is just an extension of yourself

You're connected to God and that's why he already knows what you need and he always hears your prayer. There is no busy signal or tying up of the lines--you're always connected to Him. He is always available to you and just need to remember that and tap into that directly.


The meditation challenge starts next week.

PSALMS 55:22

Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 

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