The tragedy is over, so you should feel euphoric, right? Being a survivor is not as easy as you think. You are alive and undoubtedly grateful; however, survivorship is highly complicated. Currently, I am in my sixth year of breast cancer survival. Cancer treatment was a harrowing experience, but that’s not what I want to write about today. I want to explore what it’s like to…
Do you handle change graciously, or does it put you in a spiral? Why does change have to be so difficult? I have had many changes in my life these past few years. Some changes were intentional, while others were completely beyond my control. The ones you can’t control are the most challenging. Most people do not enjoy forced changes, yet others seem adept at graciously handling them…
Yesterday, our neighborhood was enveloped in a yellow haze reminiscent of an apocalypse movie. Typically Miss Upbeat, poor air quality, and UAPs will not deter my positivity. You probably saw some pictures in the news of what New York City looked like yesterday. I live on Long Island in Nassau County, New York, approximately 45 minutes east of New York City. Our area looked similar. It was eerie. Walking through…
I bet you are very curious about this headline. I’ve never had the threesome you are most likely imagining. Six years ago was my last radiation treatment. Yes, I refer to it as my last threesome since I had two male technicians manipulate my breasts daily, Monday through Friday, for 7.5 weeks. That is a long time! Every day, these men strategically placed my breasts so the…
These days, no one leaves home without their cell phone. Unfortunately, I forgot mine when we attended my daughter’s MBA graduation ceremony this weekend. Do you think you can survive a weekend without your cell phone? Surprisingly, I didn’t miss my phone as much as I thought I would. Not having it made me focus more and forced me to be present. I heard every word…
Sometimes I get the feeling that I should be doing more. More what is the million dollar question. Do you believe you are where you are supposed to be in life? There are many ways to determine if you are. Here is how you might feel if you are on the right path: Do any of these things resonate with you? I remember being in grammar school and feeling sure…