Recap of my 6th Year Cancerversary

I saw this in a Time magazine recapping the 10th year anniversary of 9/11 and it really resonated with me. I can't begin to imagine how those that were directly impacted by 9/11 (lost a loved one, actually at the Trade Center, got hurt, etc) feel even 10 years later but this is how I feel about my cancer diagnosis.

November 16, 2011 marked 6 years since I was officially diagnosed. Mentally/emotionally I feel pretty good. Physically I feel okay too. Last MRI and all other blood work is showing NED and that I'm pretty healthy besides my knee. I really celebrated last year being year 5 but this year was different. It was almost as if I didn't want to jinx myself. I work with cancer all the time but I hardly feel or talk about mine. I would say I've adapted very well BUT 11/16/11 made me feel wiggy about it. Talking to my long time pal, Paul, really helped. It's crazy because most people see me as shiny happy AND I am shiny happy about 95% of the time. I'm learning to really lean on my friends for those 5% of the time and my friends that have not been touched by cancer too. It's nice to get support from both and you get different perspectives too.

So I didn't celebrate 11/16/11 but I still plan on getting my hair trimmed. Most importantly I'm okay. It (cancer) still stays with me but I've moved forth and I'm okay.

Hail to Kale!

I found a local product that I'm just geeking over. Rhythm Superfood is made in Austin and they have it at both Natural Grocers and Whole Foods for about $5. I bought this Mango Habanero and it is amazing! I've made my own kale chips before but these are to die for! I've also bought their Cool Ranch flavor but the Mango Habanero is my favorite. The bag is two servings but you almost want to devour the entire bag. It's organic and you get a good dose of vitamin A and C as well as some green goodness. Two enthusiastic thumbs up and something you may want to try if you usually can't stomach kale.

Besides kale chips, you can use kale for green drinks, salads and saute as is or with other ingredients like eggs. Just remember to buy organic when possible and eat or drink up! It's a major powerhouse in nutrients!