Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cancer. Show all posts
Friday, September 7, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
It's Not About the Bike
{6.2012}
It's always interesting to exchange books at the hostel. On one hand, the selection can be less than ideal. On the other, it nudges you towards books you might otherwise ignore. I found this little book sandwiched between 15 books in German, the 3 Paul Coelho novels, and a token Stephen King title. Although skeptical at first, I actually consider it a decent find.
Let me be clear: Lance is defintely a better biker than writer. (Then again, I've never read a sports memoir. Maybe his isn't so bad?) Even if putting his experiences into words isn't his strength, choosing to write a good story with his life kind of speaks for itself. He's had to overcome intense challenges, puts his whole heart into what he's doing, lives an extremely disciplined and dedicated life, and never ever gives up. If you can read past his sexist comments and the way he doesn't always treat people very nicely, you start to cheer for him and you want to see the underdog win.
On a more personal note, the #1 reason I liked this book was because I was able to relate to his experience with cancer. The unknowns, the hundreds of trips to the hospital, his frustration with being sick, the floundering during "survivorship," and the battle for his thoughts were all too familiar. His long, painful, and extremely difficult road to recovery somehow makes my road seem easier. His determination, his commitment, and his appreciation for life are clearly inspiring. It's obvious why he became an American hero.
♥, Molly
P.S. I was disappointed to learn that after the publication of his book he seems to have lost focus. He divorced his wife (whom he openly adores in his book), faced several messy doping allegations, and was associated with a few too many racing scandals. Bummer.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Cat Scan
No:
The Cat Scan
Yes:
Today I'm heading to the Gulf International Cancer Center for my second PET-CT scan. This is where I get to have radioactive superpowers for a day and am not allowed to be near pregnant women or small children.
Praying my results will come out clean! No more cancer = no more chemo!
♥, Molly
Friday, August 26, 2011
Day 23--Chemo-Hair Coverups
30(ish) Days of Fun::Caitlin's Arrival to the First Day of School
inspired by Mighty Girl
After coming across this post we decided to change our plans for the day and make a few non-hair hair tutorials. Yes, I think it's time to wear more scarves and turbans.
A few internet searches later and we were set, to the best of our limited fashionista abilities, to recreate some of the looks. There are a bajillion ways to wear head scarves, but given the circumstances we only focused on styles that offered maximum scalp coverage. We found some great videos & tutorials here, here, here, here, here, and here.
The Kerchief :: if you've ever played dress-up then I'm sure you're quite familiar with this standard fave. I was recently re-inspired by Brigitta von Trapp.
Broadband :: Another facile style everyone already knows. We made the width of the scarf a bit wider than normal for extra camouflage.
Slingshot Headband :: This works best with a scarf that has a bit of texture to it.
The Bow Headband
Twist and Shout Headband
The Kumari Headband
Un Turban Simple :: par Cynthia
I'm still on the look-out for new ways to appear less bald. If you have any more non-wig-solutions, please send them my way!
♥, Molly
P.S. Special thanks to Caitlin for taking all of the photos and for not being too annoyed when I wanted to delete every other picture. ;-)
inspired by Mighty Girl
After coming across this post we decided to change our plans for the day and make a few non-hair hair tutorials. Yes, I think it's time to wear more scarves and turbans.
A few internet searches later and we were set, to the best of our limited fashionista abilities, to recreate some of the looks. There are a bajillion ways to wear head scarves, but given the circumstances we only focused on styles that offered maximum scalp coverage. We found some great videos & tutorials here, here, here, here, here, and here.
The Kerchief :: if you've ever played dress-up then I'm sure you're quite familiar with this standard fave. I was recently re-inspired by Brigitta von Trapp.
1. Start by folding your scarf into a triangle.
2. Place the middle of the triangle on the crown of your head with the point behind you.
3. Bring the long ends of the triangle to the back. Tie in a knot.
For a beach look (or in my case, unintentional biker-dude) you can tie the knot over the point.
2. Place the middle of the triangle on the crown of your head with the point behind you.
3. Bring the long ends of the triangle to the back. Tie in a knot.
For a beach look (or in my case, unintentional biker-dude) you can tie the knot over the point.
Broadband :: Another facile style everyone already knows. We made the width of the scarf a bit wider than normal for extra camouflage.
1. Fold your scarf into a triangle.
2. Starting at the point, continue folding until you're left with a long, thick strip.
3. Place the middle of the strip on the crown of your head.
4. Bring the ends to the nape of your neck. Tie in a knot.
5. Secure with hairpins as needed.
2. Starting at the point, continue folding until you're left with a long, thick strip.
3. Place the middle of the strip on the crown of your head.
4. Bring the ends to the nape of your neck. Tie in a knot.
5. Secure with hairpins as needed.
Slingshot Headband :: This works best with a scarf that has a bit of texture to it.
1. Start with a long strip.
2. Fold the strip in half by putting two ends in 1 hand and the resulting 'loop' in the other.
3. Going from the back to the front, bring the 2 ends of the scarf through the loop.
4. Make it tight and snug. Then pull the loose ends towards the back of your head, retracing the way they came.
5. Tuck the 2 loose ends into your turban.
2. Fold the strip in half by putting two ends in 1 hand and the resulting 'loop' in the other.
3. Going from the back to the front, bring the 2 ends of the scarf through the loop.
4. Make it tight and snug. Then pull the loose ends towards the back of your head, retracing the way they came.
5. Tuck the 2 loose ends into your turban.
The Bow Headband
1. Make your scarf into a strip.
2. Going from the front to to the back, place the middle of the scarf on the crown of your head, bring the ends to the back, cross them once, and bring them back to the front. (If your scarf is short, start with your scarf in the back and bring the ends to the front.)
3. Tie a bow.
4. Adjust the loops and ends as needed. Twist the bow to the side as desired.
2. Going from the front to to the back, place the middle of the scarf on the crown of your head, bring the ends to the back, cross them once, and bring them back to the front. (If your scarf is short, start with your scarf in the back and bring the ends to the front.)
3. Tie a bow.
4. Adjust the loops and ends as needed. Twist the bow to the side as desired.
Twist and Shout Headband
1. Make your scarf into a strip.
2. Begin in the back and bring the ends forward to the front.
3. Twist the ends once, twice, and then wrap them around to the back of your head.
4. Secure with a knot.
5. Shout.
2. Begin in the back and bring the ends forward to the front.
3. Twist the ends once, twice, and then wrap them around to the back of your head.
4. Secure with a knot.
5. Shout.
The Kumari Headband
1. Fold your scarf into a strip.
2. Begin in the front by placing the middle of the strip on the crown of your head.
3. Wrap the scarf around your head, bringing the ends to the back.
4. Cross the ends and once again bring them to the front.
5. Tie the ends off in a knot (or just cross them if your scarf is too thick) and then tuck them into your headband.
2. Begin in the front by placing the middle of the strip on the crown of your head.
3. Wrap the scarf around your head, bringing the ends to the back.
4. Cross the ends and once again bring them to the front.
5. Tie the ends off in a knot (or just cross them if your scarf is too thick) and then tuck them into your headband.
Un Turban Simple :: par Cynthia
1. Fold your (fairly big) scarf into a triangle.
2. Lay the triangle over your head with the middle of the scarf at the nape of your neck and the point covering your forehead.
3. Bring the ends from the back to the front.
4. Cross them . . . (Depends on your scarf, but sometimes crossing twice works better.)
5. And then bring them to the back again.
6. Secure your turban by tying the ends in a knot
7. Take the point (that annoying bit hanging over your face in the front), pull it up and over the 'knot' in front, and then tuck the tip back down into the turban.
8. Readjust by tucking & tweaking as necessary. Yay!
Or, you can just buy a pretty turban if that's more your style.
2. Lay the triangle over your head with the middle of the scarf at the nape of your neck and the point covering your forehead.
3. Bring the ends from the back to the front.
4. Cross them . . . (Depends on your scarf, but sometimes crossing twice works better.)
5. And then bring them to the back again.
6. Secure your turban by tying the ends in a knot
7. Take the point (that annoying bit hanging over your face in the front), pull it up and over the 'knot' in front, and then tuck the tip back down into the turban.
8. Readjust by tucking & tweaking as necessary. Yay!
Or, you can just buy a pretty turban if that's more your style.
I'm still on the look-out for new ways to appear less bald. If you have any more non-wig-solutions, please send them my way!
♥, Molly
P.S. Special thanks to Caitlin for taking all of the photos and for not being too annoyed when I wanted to delete every other picture. ;-)
Thursday, August 18, 2011
4th Chemo
4 down, 0 to go. (Lord willing!!)
So glad to have my sister here to help me. She is a fab nurse and I know some lucky hospital is going to snatch her up in no time!
♥, Molly
So glad to have my sister here to help me. She is a fab nurse and I know some lucky hospital is going to snatch her up in no time!
♥, Molly
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Day 8--A New Do
30(ish) Days of Fun::Caitlin's Arrival to the First Day of School
inspired by Mighty Girl
My hair started falling out a few weeks ago. (Remember this?) Since it started, it hasn't stopped. I tried to hold off on cutting it short for as long as I could, but it was getting pretty thin. I knew it was time when I put an elastic in and ended up with a rattail haircut instead of a ponytail. (Rattails are the less acknowledged, yet equally gross cousins of the mullet.) After chickening out twice in the past 2 weeks, I finally got it cut today. And cut they did.
Before:
After:
I thought it would make my hair look fuller, but instead it just looks like I really need Rogaine. I'll say it so you don't have to: I have a balding middle-aged man haircut. I'd fit right in with these guys. Ah!
pictures by Caitlin
Fortunately for me, the bits I can see (the front and the sides) don't look as bad as the bits I can't see (the back and the top). I'm not quite ready for scarves yet. Instead, I am just refusing to stand next to people who are taller than me. ;-)
♥, Molly
inspired by Mighty Girl
My hair started falling out a few weeks ago. (Remember this?) Since it started, it hasn't stopped. I tried to hold off on cutting it short for as long as I could, but it was getting pretty thin. I knew it was time when I put an elastic in and ended up with a rattail haircut instead of a ponytail. (Rattails are the less acknowledged, yet equally gross cousins of the mullet.) After chickening out twice in the past 2 weeks, I finally got it cut today. And cut they did.
Before:
After:
I thought it would make my hair look fuller, but instead it just looks like I really need Rogaine. I'll say it so you don't have to: I have a balding middle-aged man haircut. I'd fit right in with these guys. Ah!
pictures by Caitlin
Fortunately for me, the bits I can see (the front and the sides) don't look as bad as the bits I can't see (the back and the top). I'm not quite ready for scarves yet. Instead, I am just refusing to stand next to people who are taller than me. ;-)
♥, Molly
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