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…
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…
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…
Sometimes it’s good to get back to basics. How do you handle your down days? Below are my top ten tips for outwitting life daily. I need them right now. As a breast cancer survivor, I found that all you need are lipstick and an eyebrow pencil to feel better. It is amazing the difference they make in your appearance! I learned this in the American Cancer Society…
Lately, adversity has been a frequent constant in my life. It seems to find me right after I have figured out how to handle the previous adversity. At this point, I believe I have become an expert. So, I will share with you three ways to handle any adversity you encounter. Let’s face it, we all encounter adversity. No one lives a perfect life. There are many types…