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October 17, 2019

The hardest parts of any blog post that I write are the opening and the closing. I imagine myself coming up with some sort of witty attention grabbing opener, and then ending it with some sort of sage advice that makes people want to come […]

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Peace, Love & Gig'em.
✒️ Bartender, photographer, stylist & blogger.
🏡 TX -> TN
💖 Married to a musician/tour bus driver.
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When my oncologist told me I'd have six rounds of When my oncologist told me I'd have six rounds of chemotherapy, my brain went, "Pfft ... That's going to fly by!" Today, I'm sitting here in this chair hooked up for the sixth and final round of chemo... And let me tell you, it did not fly quite like I thought it would. 

It's been four months of a rollercoaster ride. Feeling great, then feeling like I've been hit by a truck, then feeling better, then that truck comes back for another hit. Wash, rinse, repeat. 

I still have a long road ahead of me, but to have THIS part behind me? It feels like I've already won. 

Thank you so, so much to everyone who have prayed for me and cheered me on in this fight. 💗  I could never list everyone individually, and I know the prayers and support will keep going as I keep fighting. I am humbled by everyone's love. More importantly I am deeply thankful. 

Please keep those prayers going... I am still facing surgery, radiation and continued immunotherapy. Those prayers got me through this phase. They'll carry me through the rest. ✝️

#triplepositivebreastcancer #breastcancer #thankyou #thriving #chemo
Chasing sunset... #sunset #tnwx Chasing sunset...

#sunset #tnwx
Buy one dozen roses, get a second dozen free at Pu Buy one dozen roses, get a second dozen free at Publix tonight. We haven't had fresh flowers in the house since before Christmas. These yellow roses make me so happy. 

#roses #yellowroses
Today was the first shift of 2023 at Yazoo. Not ju Today was the first shift of 2023 at Yazoo. Not just my first shift, but the first shift in general. Felt so good to be there for it! I'm truly excited for this year and all that's to come this year at the brewery. Cheers!!!
S I X T E E N Y E A R S "I promise to be faithfu S I X T E E N  Y E A R S

"I promise to be faithful to you in good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, to love you and to honor you all the days of my life."

We've sure put that sickness and health part to the test this sixteenth year of marriage. And I can affirm, we are stronger today than we were when we said our vows in front of family and friends on a warm January afternoon in Texas.

He sees the me that just can't find the energy to get off the couch. He gets the wrath when my hormones are off kilter, and I'm annoyed for no good reason. He deals with my being hot all the time, except those moments when I'm freezing. He sees me in tears when I'm just done, and I'm having a hard time keepin' on keepin' on (especially when I'm hungry and food doesn't work for me). 

He's stepped up with strength and grace to cover all the things that are normally "my job" when I just am too wiped out to handle it. 

He  tells me I'm beautiful when I'm covered in zits, in yesterday's PJs and, of course, bald.  He's cried with me, and more importantly he's laughed with me through it all. 

Celebrating this anniversary is extra special... Everything just means more.  And I am so deeply thankful. And so deeply in love with my husband. ❤️
#TopNine2022 ❤️ #TopNine2022 ❤️
Made it home safe last night after an AMAZING trip Made it home safe last night after an AMAZING trip to Texas for Christmas. Had an echocardiogram first thing this morning, so of course that means a hot beverage afterwards. Hopefully all is good with the echo so I can finish my last two rounds of chemo strong. Of course I had to snag a photo before the snow melts throughout the day. The radiologist said I looked great and put together, ESPECIALLY for someone who traveled 12+ hours yesterday to be there. 🙌🏼

#selfie #chaitealatte #snow #triplepositivebreastcancer #fightlikeagirl #takecontrolofyourhealth #idontdomornings
Spent a lot of time today in the new coffee shop i Spent a lot of time today in the new coffee shop in my hometown... @calvertcoffee is SUCH an gem and asset to Cameron! 😍☕ #downtowncamerontx #smalltowntexas #coffeeshop
Merry Christmas! #meandmyhusband #merrychristmas Merry Christmas!

#meandmyhusband #merrychristmas #downtowncamerontx #homeforchristmas
Finally got downtown to see the city Christmas tre Finally got downtown to see the city Christmas tree! #GallatinTN #downtowngallatin #SumnerCountyTN #christmastree
When all you can really taste is sweets the week a When all you can really taste is sweets the week after chemo... You get sweets to eat.
First an Aggie win tonight. Then I get home and in First an Aggie win tonight. Then I get home and in my mail a card from @aggienetwork. I legitimately cried reading all these well wishes from Aggies ranging from class of '80 to '26. Just. Wow. The Aggie Network is the best. I can't wait to be back in Aggieland and back at the Association. My heart is so, so full.  Gig'em & God Bless. Thank you. 💗

I will #BTHObreastcancer 

#aggienetwork #gigem #whoop
Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!
Coffee in my cup. Cat in my lap. Can't complain. Coffee in my cup.
Cat in my lap.

Can't complain. 

@twotabbytux

#coffee #cat #catsofinstagram #henryscatworld
Received a Hope Kit full of goodies today from @nb Received a Hope Kit full of goodies today from @nbcf ... 😍💗💗 Thank you SO MUCH. I can't wait to delve into all these items. Having a better day than yesterday, but I'm still on the struggle bus post-chemo. This sure brightened my day. A bonus chuckle was how our kitten growled at the UPS guy when he came to the door 😂 #IGiveHope
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