The surgeries, chemo, and radiation treatments all have end dates. So, why is the breast cancer fight never over? When someone has a pain in their stomach diagnosed as appendicitis, they have surgery to remove the problem. They do not refer to themselves as appendicitis survivors for the rest of their lives. At least, I have never met anyone that has. I have, however, met many breast cancer survivors. That…
What a wacky start 2022 has been! There are five things overwhelming me right now (sort of) that are hindering my enjoyment of starting a new year. Usually, I would be feeling overwhelmed in December during the holiday season. But, I had covid and didn’t celebrate anything last month. We had our family Christmas on January 2nd. It was anti-climatic. I am not complaining, as it was…
This new year is starting with a whimper instead of a bang. Everyone appears uncomfortable. Is it just me, or is moving to 2022 feeling like a non-event to you? Today is the first Tuesday of the year. I love Tuesdays! Read a previous post of mine here for details: https://www.outwittinglife.com/fifteen-reasons-tuesdays-are-special/ Why am I not crazy excited? I want to be…
Outwitting life is all about taking control and changing how you deal with adversity. Covid is the perfect reason to begin outwitting life. Go turn on your T.V., and the top news story is most likely Covid featuring the number of Omicron breakthrough cases tallied today. It is almost impossible to get tested for Covid right now. Clinics and Urgent Care facilities have lines with four-hour wait times…
It’s almost the end of 2021, and I find myself reflecting not just on this past year but on my life, in general. I’ve come to realize that there are so many life lessons I have learned from my children. Everyone thinks they have the most brilliant kids. When they are young, you and your husband are fascinated (and very proud) by their first words, steps…
Warning: this post is silly. Do not read unless you need some fun in your life. This is a tongue-in-cheek post on meeting your demise and any regrets you may have. I probably confused you with the Gandhi quote. Some things are not as they appear! Would you have any regrets if you died tomorrow? For starters, it wouldn’t matter since you would be dead, right…