MIA Yesterday 3-18-13

 WHERE'S TINA?

My day didn't start off so great yesterday. I was nauseous and threw up. So I spend the rest of the day on the couch under blankets watching TV and dozing off. I drank some gingerale and waited for my stomach to settle before eating little snacks. I haven't tried to eat anything yet, but hopefully today will go much better.

But just wanted to give you the run down on why there was no blog yesterday!

I'm speaking good health into my life today. I'll be fine! You should speak something positive into your life today too!

HAPPY ST PATRICKS DAY

SUNDAY IS A DAY FOR RELAXING

I woke up around 9:30 today and had some breakfast. 

Watched a little TV with Mom before I got dressed and then we went to go pick up Gran from church. 

It was much colder out today than I was expecting. No snow thankfully! 

Then I came back and cooked dinner. We had chicken tikka masala with rice and my makeshift naan bread, that I made from pita bread.

Then me and Gran started nodding off as we attempted to watch BAPS. Classic funny--I mean where else are you going to find Halle Berry with gold teeth! 

I showed Mom the pages of the blog because although she's featured in it, she had never really looked at the finished product.

Now we're watching my girls--The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-17-13

We had to find a way to work in some green! No make-up or wig today. Green hat and my glasses.

My outfit was dark skinny jeans, a white hoodie with a white tank underneath and a green scarf to accent the green hat and tie it together. I wasn't trying to get pinched today!

ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAME AND WENT

I wore my green. I didn't run into any rainbows and leprechauns with a pot of gold. No Irish kisses. No green beer. But I did have on my green and green is a healing color


Green contains the powerful energies of nature needed for change and transformation, and is essential for growth.
Green is linked with the Heart Chakra which concerns higher consciousness and love. Learn more about Chakras by clicking here.
In colour therapy and colour healing green is used to relieve tension, ease stress and aid rejuvenation.
Green relaxes mentally as well as physically and is used to treat a variety of ailments ranging from high blood pressure to sleep disorders. Green is also said to be an aphrodisiac and can aid sexual stamina. 

HOW I'M FEELING

I'm great. Just ready for the Spring weather to get here! I'm a little discouraged by the cold air I'm constantly feeling, but that too shall pass. The seasons are necessary! I know I've mentioned this before, but it's true! We have to go through all the phases of life. There are ups and downs. Winter and spring. Just know that there is one constant in life--change! Stop being afraid of it because even if it's bad, it will pass! Nothing is forever--not even diamonds. So always know that change is coming and be okay with it because you can't stop it. Don't worry if it's not the change you were expecting, because it's going to change. Embrace change.

2 Corinthians 5:17

Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 

WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A WET WEEKEND...

I NEVER SAW ANY RAIN, BUT IT WAS GLOOMY OUT

You could tell that it had rained overnight and it threatened to rain all day. I never saw it. 

Today was very chill. 

To get in a little bit of exercise, I walked up to Mom's and ended up helping her organize some of her Christmas stuff she had stored in her extra bedroom. I have never seen so much Christmas stuff. I have two large plastic storage crates and I thought that was a lot. she has multiple containers, multiple trees. We filled a bookcase that almost reached the ceiling with boxes of ornaments. She's a serious decorator when it comes to Christmas. She changes out her themes and color schemes and she will do trees for other people. I keep telling her she needs to make it a seasonal business because she really is good at decorating. It looks like something you see in a department store. That's her creative side.


Then after lunch, I washed, conditioned, and styled Gran's hair. I straightened it with just a light curl under, but she likes her hair curly, so she rolled it. 

 

Then we almost caught some deer that were hanging in the yard. I couldn't get a great picture, but I did capture a few shots. There were about 5 of them just hanging out, eating grass. I thought they were going to run off immediately, but they kept staring at us. Finally they ran off except for one and he disappeared before Mom came down a few minutes later. 

 After eating a salad with some chicken, I got comfy on the couch and stayed there until now. Now I'm in the bed writing this and watching House Hunters--They're in Atlanta!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-16-13

I wore dark jeans, a purple tank top and a light purple button down over top of that. Beige shoes and a navy blue sweater hoodie completed the look when I went outside.

I wore basic foundation, blush and I did a purple accented eyeshadow. I defined my brows and slapped on some chap stick. I wore a purple headwrap and some purple earrings to complete the outfit. 

                                                                                                                        

THE DEER ARE COMING...

They're pretty blurry, but you get the idea!

 

 HOW I'M FEELING

Life is good! I'm perfection,  healthy and strong.  That is what today's centering thought was in meditation. I am is the phrase. You have to speak things into existence. I am--make your list and repeat it daily. If you keep saying it everyday, then eventually it will because your truth.

Who are you?

PSALM 118:24

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 

It's Friday Night! 3-15-13

IT'S ST PATRICK'S DAY WEEKEND!

 Everyone should be out drinking green beers! Woo Hoo! I'm sorry I won't be joining you. Instead I'm snuggled in bed with the tv and the laptop telling you about the "excitement" of my day.

I slept in again today. I'm going to start just sleeping until I feel fully rested. I say my prayers and repeat my healing verses each morning. Then I do the meditation from the challenge. So my mornings can be quite involved before I ever even get breakfast.

After getting dressed today, I took a walk with Mom and went to her house for a little bit.

Then we had lunch and I watched some TV with Gran. Then she wanted to take a walk, so I went on a little walk with her. I got in my 30 minutes of exercise!

I also washed and deep conditioned Mom's hair tonight as well. No special styling, just a regular wash and we fluffed out her afro.

So these are the "exciting" highlights of my day.

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-15-13

Today I didn't do any makeup, but I did don the long wig and my teal beanie cap. I wore my glasses.

I wore my orange jeans and an orange tank top. Then I wore a white button down and a yellow v-neck sweater over top of that. The scarf pulled all the colors together.

 

MY NEW VEHICLES!

The Camaro and the big ol monster truck. I've decided to embrace being a true West Virginian! LoL! I will say though--you wouldn't have to worry about the snow in this big old truck. Now the Camaro may be the redneck corvette back in the day, but the new ones are some seriously sexy cars. I'd push the heck out of this one though too!

 

HOW I'M FEELING

 I feel pretty darn good today. I did a whole lotta nothing today, but sometimes it just happens to be like that. You can't always go go go. I'm going to resume work on my story. I need to read some too so that I can get a feel for some other styles as well. I'm still excited about me focusing on writing. I wasn't into it today, but I will get back to it tomorrow. I did my meditation today and I trust the wisdom of my body. Your body will let you know what it needs. Only you know when you don't feel well and when you're body is trying to send you signals. You have to listen. You don't want to ignore things or make assumptions. You might end up like me and I'd hate to hear that. So if you're body's giving you some kinda funky signs about how it's feeling, then just listen to it and visit your doctor. Don't keep putting it off either. Seriously if you've had that nagging thing that's been bugging you, but it doesn't seem like a big deal and you keep putting it off--then stop waiting. This is your wake-up call!

It's all good! You're loved and healthy and life is full of great blessings!

2 PETER 3:8

But do not overlook this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. 

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 

PI DAY 3-14-13

COLD DAY OF WRITING

Today was cold again and my plans for the bone procedure fell through today because of some issues with the insurance. So we will reschedule that once things are all settled with that. 

I spent the day pouring over a story I had started writing a couple of years ago. I took that nurse's words to heart yesterday. I started reworking some of the wording and getting it typed up--I like to write everything on paper. I write in cursive faster than I type. It's a love story--of course--sappy girl stuff. 

Then I took a break and watched some TV with the family and here I am working on the blog.

 Today is pi day: 3.14--I don't know that anyone cares but I've seen it everywhere today.

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-14-13

Today I wore my gray colored jeans, a black tank, a white tank and a gray sweater over that.. Then I threw a black sweater hoodie over that.

I wore no make-up today and just threw on my gray beanie cap and my glasses.

 

HOW I'M FEELING

I'm great! I felt good today. I meditated today and I received the best email today. I'm gonna share it here and hope you find at least one nugget of value here:

2013 HANDBOOK 

Health:
1.       Drink plenty of water.
2.       Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3.       Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4.       Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5.       Make time to pray.
6.       Play more games
7.       Read more books than you did in 2012 .
8.       Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9.       Sleep for 7 hours.
10.    Take a 10-30 minutes walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:
11.    Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12.    Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13.    Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14.    Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15.    Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16.    Dream more while you are awake
17.    Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18.    Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19.    Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20.    Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21.    No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22.    Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.  Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23.    Smile and laugh more.
24.    You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree....

Society:
25.    Call your family often.
26.    Each day give something good to others.
27.    Forgive everyone for everything..
28.    Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of  6.
29.    Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30.    What other people think of you is none of your business.
31.    Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will.
Stay in touch.

Life:
32.    Do the right thing!
33.    Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34.    GOD heals everything.
35.    However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36.    No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37.    The best is yet to come..
38.    When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39.    Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.

Last but not the least:
40.    Please Forward this to everyone you care about, I just did.  

 

 

PSALM 104:24

O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

BUSY DAY TODAY--3-13-13

WOKE UP IN A SNOW GLOBE THIS MORNING

So I wasn't expecting any snow today, but it was snow shower central. It doesn't accumulate except for a little dusting on the grass. So of course it was cold out and just not an ideal day for running errands, but of course that's what we were doing today.

Mom and Gran left before I got out of bed so that she could go to her luncheon at the Salvation Army today.

When they got back I was dressed and ready to go get my lab work done.
I didn't need to meet with the doctor or anything so I was basically in and out today--which was a blessing because man was that place crowded today! My nurse today was really nice and she said something to me which struck me as odd, but inspirational. She asked me if I was a writer, just out of nowhere. She said that some of the things I had said sounded like something a writer would say--like how I say the whole snow globe thing. It was a good reminder that I need to pursue that aspect of my creative side more. I mean I write this blog and I journal. I have a minor in creative writing and I spent a year in graduate school pursuing an MFA in creative writing. I spent years working at a Barnes and Noble thinking that the atmosphere was going to inspire me to write the next great novel. Why am I 34 years old and I still don't have a published novel. That's going to have to change. I'm going to have to put more effort into finishing things I've started or even just edit some things I've actually finished.  Because I'm a writer.


After the doctor's office we head to Aldi's and WalMart to stock up on groceries for the rest of the month.


Now we're home and I've eaten a tasty pepperoni roll and I'm chilling with Mom and some HGTV.

Gran left us to go with her church to the nursing home.

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-13-13

Since I was going to be in public today, I went ahead and put on some make-up. No eyeshadow, just liner and mascara, blush and I defined my brows. I did put on foundation because the way my skin has been drying up and peeling, I kinda had to put some on to blend the colors. Then I wore the curly fro wig and a black beanie.

Today I wore dark skinny jeans, a long white button down with a black belt across the waist and a black tank top underneath. I added a black sweater hoodie and a black scarf. My tall black boots completed the outfit.

 

HOW I'M FEELING...

Good! I'm feeling good! I'm ready to embrace each day and make the most of each moment! I'm also feeling inspired by that nurse and I need to stop with the procrastination. I mean really. I should have so many books published by now. I'm going to truly work on my writing. I'm feeling fired up now! Instead of sitting here watching tv or playing on the internet, I should be writing everyday.  I have a couple of stories that I've been working on for the past couple of years that I think are really unique and I just need to get them edited and put together. So mentally, I'm feeling enlivened! 

Physically I feel pretty good too. I mean the back pain is always something to contend with, but hopefully we will have that remedied soon!

If you're doing the meditation challenge with Deepak then you already know that today's thought was :

My mind and body are in perfect sync.

That sounds good to me! Like I always say--everything starts in your mind. So I'm in perfect health--training my brain to know that and then the body will follow. 

So I wish you a healthy mind today and everyday!

MARK 11:25

And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina

 

WHERE HAS SHE BEEN?

I WAS ON HIATUS FROM THE BLOG!

I'm alive! I missed a couple of days of any real blogging. I wasn't feeling too good. Tired and cold with chills. I don't think I had a cold, but I was probably fighting off some weakness now that I am fully off my steroid medication. Plus they always say that I overdue it and that's what they said about me washing the car on Saturday. I did get outside on Sunday during the the nice weather. I actually sat in the sun for a while, but yesterday--I didn't leave the house. I stayed on the couch and I only ate one.

It's amazing the difference a day can make. I woke up feeling much better today. I slept in--all though my Mother was hear trying to cook me breakfast--I wasn't ready yet and I ended up making my own cereal and heating up a sausage biscuit from the day before. Then I got dressed--very chill because my only plans were to do laundry.

Sorted my laundry and got that all done.

We ran to Sav-A-Lot to pick up salad fixings and Texas Toast for the spaghetti and meatballs Gran was making for dinner. It was tasty!

Not  a whole lot going on today--I apparently had a doctor's appointment today, but nobody called to let me know about it. They didn't have anything scheduled when I checked out last week and said that they would contact me once they had it scheduled, but no I get a call today talking about I missed my appointment--so we rescheduled for tomorrow afternoon. That was kind of annoying because that isn't the first time they've made a mistake with my appointments.  But's it's okay as long as it get's done right?

Then I'm having my bone procedure this Thursday afternoon! I finally decided to move forward with it because I just constantly have this ache in my back with pain pills or without and if this is going to help me to eliminate that and to stop any additional fractures in my spine, then I need to get that.  So we will see if I end up back on hiatus after this procedure. LOL!

CANCER CUTIE OUTFIT OF THE DAY 3-12-13

Nothing really cute here! I just put on my red beanie and my glasses. No make-up. Moisturizer was the only thing on my face and then my go to chap stick! Gorgeous! LOL!

Today I wore light jeans, a long sleeve navy blue t-shirt and then I threw one of my red Obama t-shirts over that. 

 

HOW I'M FEELING:

I'm feeling way better than I had in the past two days. I have at least stuck to the meditation challenge that started Monday. So far so good. Today focus was about the Nature of Perfect Health. So ultimately if we just return to our Creator and tap into his strength and power, then we can have perfect health. What is perfect health. To me it's waking up feeling energized and being able to do the things you want when you want to. Being able to push yourself to the next level. Eating well. Exercising regularly. Being in a positive mental state is key as well--that's where it all starts! A body that heals itself easily is also a key factor.

And you know how we do--always claim your blessing!
I'm healthy!

What are you going to claim?

ROMANS 8:15

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of  adoption as sons, by whom we cry, Abba! Father!

CANCER CUTIE

Tina Bina