*This is going to stay up at the top of my blog until after Relay, please scroll down for new posts.*
Many, if not all of you know that I was diagnosed with CLL, chronic lymphocytic leukemia at age 28 in February 2008. Many of you also know my dedication to cancer research and Relay for Life. If all this is news to you, you can read my story here.
While I am currently doing wonderfully with my cancer, numbers are remaining fairly stable and I am not in any immediate need of treatments, it is not the time to slack off of cancer research support. This year, I am once again the Niceville/Valparaiso Relay for Life Steering Committee (this year as event vice chair) and it has been an awe-inspiring experience to say the least. Relay this year is being held at the Niceville HS track and starts on April 30 at 6pm. 18 hours of fun and triumphant dedication to one cause, eradicating cancer. 18 hours of survivors, caregivers and supporters, trying to change the face of cancer, one lap at a time.
While Bryan will unfortunately not be able to participate this year, I would love if you could come out and join Jacey and I in walking or would be willing to make a monetary donation, every dollar helps to find a cure to this horrendous disease. There are online and offline donation opportunities on my ACS Relay page.
My 2010 Relay For Life Page
There is also a spot to donate on my facebook page if you would prefer to go that route.
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1. Bryan made it home safe and sound.
2. Laundry is done and the house is clean (or was until Bryan unloaded his car…LOL).
3. Pantry and refrigerator are stocked (which means the menu is done and I survived the commissary trip).
4. Lunches out with friends.
5. Ice cream.
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I have worn glasses/contacts for oh, gracious, 15 years now (wow, I feel really old). We “discovered” the need when I went for my learner’s permit eye exam. Let me tell you, such fun to suddenly have to start wearing glasses in high school. Thankfully I only *really* needed them when I was driving/reading and for a long time that was the only time I would wear them. Later, wearing them just became habit and then I moved to contacts. The last 2 years, I have solely worn contacts (love my 30 day extended wear ones). The last pair of glasses I even bought, were bought when we still lived in the UK (we have been back in the states almost 4 years now). My eyes hadn’t changed enough to justify buying new ones for the one day a month I wore them. Recently though, I have toyed with the idea of wearing them more again. Glasses are stylish and fashionable and something different. Mind you, I am not giving up my contacts, I’ll still interchange them for glasses but it is nice to have a change, especially on days when my allergies are bugging me.
This is the result.
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Just in case you were wondering :). So far I am really liking the case (and the service, I ordered Tuesday night and had it in hand today, Friday). The red case is my old case and while there was nothing wrong with it, I just wanted a change. The dirt under the case though reminded me that I do need to take the case off a bit more often and clean the phone. I clean the screen and case quite a bit but rarely under the case. Now all I need is my new screen protector (anti-glare this time) that Bryan is holding ransom and I’ll be set!
Case by Unommon. Currently, they only have iPhone 3g/3GS but have iPod touch, iPad and a Blackberry case coming soon.
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1. Bills are paid, money is in savings, glasses are bought. Now just to wait on my final contact lens RX and all foreseen *bigger* expenses will be taken care of.
2. New makeup (I went back to the mineral makeup I love).
3. 5 hours of free childcare tomorrow (with no where I *have* to be).
4. Naps.
5. 7 more days till Bryan comes home!!
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