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Author Archives: kimmywink
More Tired Than Tired
These days I really like being home. Five days away from home, I missed my bed. I like the fragrance left behind by my scented candles and soft sounds my cat makes at each inhale and exhale as he sleeps. … Continue reading
Another Birthday is Here!
In a few days I’ll be that huge number 41. That big-ole number I never thought I’d achieve. At the same time it’s a small little number that looks a little lonely, like it needs a friend. Maybe a buddy? … Continue reading
Happy Happy, Joy Joy!
I about crumpled over, MRI and CT scan results were exactly what I needed to hear. My NSCLC is managed! My itty-bitty dose of Lorlatinib (75mg daily) with one smidgen of Dexamethasone (2mg daily) is working in my loopy body. … Continue reading
November 24th – Black Friday
Sunlight is poking through. Just a tiny bit. It seems to mimmic my little load of laundry in the wash. Shifting gently back and forth in the suds. Next week this cycle could end. Relief. Maybe?
Bumpy But Lovely!
Today, walking my street to sniff fragrant rose blooms was such a delight. The sun was nicely shaded by either clouds or very tall street trees. At every encounter with a rose I would pause to smell it. Every so … Continue reading
June? Oh Sugar!
“Hello? Are you there?” It’s been a while. Feels a little awkward. Like calling back that friend you have neglected the last several days that have turned into weeks. What will I say? What is the reason for my behavior? … Continue reading
Best Worst News of My Day
“What, no honey mustard? Well that’s the worst thing I’ve heard all day!” I said while laughing to the extremely hip woman taking my order. Nodding her head in agreement she responded with something along the lines of – it is a … Continue reading
I want more…
“Thanks for keeping me alive, but I want more.” I feel like one of the worst people in the world by owning these feelings. I can’t suppress them. Not speaking them feels worse. For me the clinical trial (for alectinib) … Continue reading
Where to Start?
Life has been going by. It feels fast pace but no. My brain and body are operating on low. I can easily shrug my shoulders and think hey…I’m still operating which is a very good thing. My time away from evil … Continue reading
Moving Forward
It’s here. That New Year. Time to shape up. Get that ball rolling in a new/better direction. Take what you’ve learned over your last year to make this one, this shiny new one even better! Peeling my right eyelid open on … Continue reading
Aquarius vs. Cancer 