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Good News
Dear readers,
I’m aware that I haven’t blogged in awhile. Again. I decided not to bore you all with my continual crappiness. The past few weeks have been pretty tough, as have the past few months. For a quick update, I am still doing the iron chelation and the drug has become a little more tolerable. [...]
Spring Music Thoughts
With the passing of Valentines Day and the “when is spring REALLY going to come this year” conversation begins to arise, I can’t think of any type of music that fits the atmosphere more perfectly than an old fashion love song. Yes, I admit, I am a fan of these cheesy ode’s and serenades. But [...]
Valentine’s Weekend, 2010
First off, Happy Valentines weekend for those of you lovey-dovey, googlie-eyed monsters. Second, thanks to everyone for continuing to add to my list of subscribers! If you haven’t subscribed yet, do so! It makes it much easier to follow my blog.
I guess I should start by apologizing, yet again, for taking a break from my [...]
Saints Victory More Than Just a Win
Heading into Sunday’s game, 100 million plus sat in awe as Super Bowl XLIV came to a close. The New Orleans Saints, favored to lose, pulled away from Peyton Manning and a very strong Colts team looking to win a championship just one year after losing head coach Tony Dungy.
But something about this Super Bowl [...]
The Royals Future Looking Bright Heading into the new Decade
February has fallen upon us and at this point in the year, most people are looking forward to the warmer spring days and the plants to come back into bloom. The last thing to go through a Kansas City Royals fan’s head this time of the year is well…the Royals.
As one of the Royals biggest fans, in [...]
January 2010
Readers,
I’ve been quite a lousy blogger these past few weeks. Mostly because I’ve been having a rough time lately and just needed some time to rest up and feel better. Here’s a recap of a pretty mundane few weeks.
I really haven’t done anything too exciting lately because I’ve been quite sick. It all started around [...]
New Years
Dear readers,
It’s officially 2010. This is important for several reasons. First, it’s a new year and that’s always important. Second, it almost (a few days late) marks the official five year anniversary of my diagnosis. Lastly, it signifies a much needed fresh start.
Like I said, a new year is always important. Why? I’m not exactly [...]
This Too Shall Pass
Lovely readers,
I would like to start off by thanking everyone who has been supportive since my return from Minneapolis. Most importantly, my family for helping me to transition back into my old life and allowing me to sulk and take time to process the situation. Next, to my friends for never pressuring me to do [...]
The End of the End of the Belt (And 14 Successful Shopping Tips)
As I brought the cereal boxes two inches forward on a slow Sunday afternoon, I finally realized something. The apron wasn’t meant for me. Not only did it highlight my bulby bottom and awkward frame, but black was really never my color. It also represented an institution I simply couldn’t tolerate any more, minimum wage [...]
Coming Home
As you all know, I was supposed to start chemo on Tuesday. However, there was a huge change of plans.
On Monday, we got a phone call from my nurse here in Minneapolis who said that one of my tests had come back with some very bad news that could effect transplant. We met with one [...]
Reason to Smile: Introduction
I’m Elizabeth McGranahan and I’m a writer. Always have been, always will be. As a child, that title was mostly self-proclaimed unless diaries and elementary school essays count as being legitimate. From a young age I knew that I had a voice, I was simply waiting for my chance. Freshman year I jumped at the [...]
update
Didn’t start chemo today. More details later.
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Work-Up Week
This week was our first week in Minneapolis and it’s what they call the ‘work-up week’. I spent the week going to appointments and check-ups as a part of the pre-transplant protocol. Here’s how it went:
Sunday: My mom and I left KC around 9 am and made the drive to Minneapolis. We arrived at the [...]
A quick bite
Every community needs a taco truck. The trucks provide passersby with a quick and savory meal at a reasonable price. Just like an ice cream truck, taco trucks drive around town looking for potential costumers ready for an easy dinner. I experienced them and think that you should try them too. Which is why we, [...]
Power Bars
Since I run cross country (GO C-TEAM) and play soccer, I eat more than my fair share of Oreos, Lay’s Sour Cream and Onion chips and the one and only White Cheddar Cheez-Its because they are easy to grab out of the pantry. Finally I have decided to slip away from the fast food, be [...]
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