Author Archives: michelle

hi friends and family!  After a rough week I’m starting to climb back out of the worst of it.  I was able to work Thursday and Friday…which was a lot of fun due to a video shoot I was helping with both days.  Have I mentioned how much I love my new job?  I’ve been … Continue reading »

Oh friends…I’m having a real tough week. I’m home sick for a second day. It’s just a constant feeling of nausea and exhaustion. And to top it off, today is a killer headache. I’m really feeling sorry for myself this week. And so DONE with chemo. It could be worse…I’m not throwing up this week. … Continue reading »

Big day today…I shaved my hair off. Over the past few days my hair really started falling out so I was anxious to just pull the trigger and take matters into my own hands. My besties Kim, Colleen and Erin came by this morning with champagne, wigs, hats, clippers and laughter and we set to … Continue reading »

We are HALF WAY through the real tough chemo drugs (the red devil as one is called) – 2 out of the 4 done.  My treatment today was fine.  Colleen came up for lunch to keep me company, which was lovely, and I listened to some music while working.  I joked to the nurses that … Continue reading »

I returned to work this week. It has been SO great to be back with my team and back in the mix of life at Starbucks. As a welcome back, most of my department wore pink in my honor yesterday. To say I was touched would be a big understatement. I also had a lovely … Continue reading »

Happy 4th friends and family!!  Tomorrow’s a big day…I’m heading back to the office.  I’m really excited to see all my work friends, get caught up with everyone and dive into something beyond the big C.  Hopefully my energy level will become more predictable and I can plan around tough days. The past few days … Continue reading »

…so is my life these days.  It’s been an eventful few days.  I went to the doctor yesterday for my routine weekly appointment.  This is when they will check my white blood cell count and go over any issues.  I had my blood drawn and then discussed all the throwing up issues with my wonderful … Continue reading »

I was trying to think of all the funny words for vomiting, which unfortunately is what I spent last night doing. I was so sure I would get to skip barfing due to the awesome anti-nausea pills they have now. But I must be doing something wrong because, oh Lordy, I have been sick the … Continue reading »

My lunch today…pasta and this delicious salad of mango, cukes, kiwi and bell peps. Take that, cancer cells!!

Okay, okay…I surrender. I MAY have been overdoing it just a tad in the past few days. Most of you know that it is very hard for me to truly sit back and take it easy. I’ve always been proud of how quickly I can recover from surgeries, so I think I let myself get … Continue reading »