Self advocate. Crazy wife. Knowledge seeker. Doggie mom. Mimosa slayer. Crafty bitch.
It was quite the morning for me. I woke up feeling like I had done some excruciating exercise throughout the evening. I shuffled to the kitchen, eager to start my daily routine of medications that help my life be somewhat…
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I have never been big on wearing makeup, especially foundation or powder. Mascara has pretty much been a constant in my life…without it, I look like I need a nap. Lately though, I have felt the need to change things…
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Wishing all my followers and supporters – and their families – a safe and happy holiday! Love, Dana (aka the New Normal Gal)
Today marks 13 weeks since my reconstruction. The number 13 has always been one of my lucky numbers, so I felt compelled to mark this milestone with a blog post. I’m happy to report that things are getting better. I still…
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There is a cold front coming to South Florida towards the end of the week, so it’s time for me to make my favorite homemade chicken noodle soup. Chicken on the bone always makes for a better soup… This makes…
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After spending a much-needed week at my second home in Bimini, I was faced with the daunting task of unpacking. I love to pack, but if I could, I would totally pay someone to unpack my clothes upon my return…
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I have struggled with this issue since I was diagnosed with breast cancer. To be quite honest, I spent 8 years in the military so I have heard – and seen – some pretty off-color, politically incorrect shit in my…
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I am three weeks post-op today, and unfortunately, I’m still somewhat miserable. My pain management doctor – one in the medical group I had not seen before – switched medications on me about two weeks ago and it has been…
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Back in August, I shared a post on Komedy Knight at the VFW, benefiting the Sari Center. We are now less than a week away from the event! At the time of this post, I have 11 VIP tickets still…
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I think I am “peaking” now with my pain – at least I hope I am – two weeks out from reconstruction. I feel like my life has become very routine. Every morning, I “shuffle” to the kitchen, make myself…
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