Breast Cancer Awareness Month

I don't think I have to tell anyone this fact as there are enough pink ribbons to do that for me! Ladies, PLEASE take the time to make that overdue mammogram appointment, do that self breast exam, or whatever it takes. Breast cancer does not discriminate. It doesn't matter how old you are or if you've had a family history - breast cancer happens to the best of us and most times when you least expect it. I am not trying to scare anyone, I'm just being realistic. Please don't put it off. Use October as your reminder to help create awareness and to also get checked yourselves.
The end of this month will mark my 2 year "Cancerversary"and I will be celebrating another year all month long!!!

Got this quote from my sister in law today.....

“I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show or any good things I can do to fellow human beings, let me do it now, and not delay or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again.”

- William Penn

Today is a new day......

I'm feeling energized, motivated and healthy!!!!

Never, never, never give up. ~Winston Churchill

"I slip back many times, I fall, I stand still, I run against the edge of hidden obstacles, I lose my temper and find it again and keep it better, I trudge on, I gain a little, I feel encouraged, I get more eager and climb higher and begin to see the widening horizon. Every struggle is a victory. One more effort and I reach the luminous cloud, the blue depths of the sky, the uplands of my desire." - Helen Keller in "The Story of My Life"

Big Dipper at the Middle East April 26, 2008

What can I say? It was unbelievable!! I never had the pleasure of seeing the band together back in the day, but after 18 years they rocked like no tomorrow. They were absolutely incredible and people are still blogging about it! Jeff's an amazing drummer and it was fun to have the family all there to see him play. The kids were blown away! We were all so proud :)

Overdue Update!

Wow - last post was the beginning of the new year. It's crazy how much time has passed already. Things are great - I started a new job back in November which I love, the kids are doing great in school, Jeff and his band BIG DIPPER are getting back on the road next month for a few reunion shows in NY/NJ and Cambridge! It's pretty cool that after 18 years, they are still in demand! The Phoenix just published a great article in the Arts & Music section last week, they had an interview with The Noise just the other day, and the shows are coming right up at the end of April. If you want to check them out here in Cambridge, they will be at the Middle East on Saturday, April 26th. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster. We'd love to see you out - it's gonna be a fun night! Oh, and on March 18th, 2008, Merge Records will be releasing Supercluster: The Big Dipper Anthology. Get one while you can!

Anyway - this was supposed to be about me but that's really just too boring if you ask me. There's been a few people asking me to post a hair update. I'll do that soon. As I expected, my hair is coming back in just as thick and ornery as it was when it fell out! I was looking for the silver lining in the whole hair loss thing, hoping it would come in thinner and not as course, no such luck. Oh well, I suppose I should be grateful that I have a head of hair!

I'll take some pictures soon and post them another time.

In the meantime, THINK PINK and stay healthy!!!

Happy New Year to all!

Things are going very well. I started a new job at the end of November and Jeff and I have been commuting every day into Boston. It's been fun. Especially that 5 hour drive back to New Hampshire during that historical day of the storm!

The holidays are over, I'm feeling great and life couldn't be better!