Merry Christmas, 2012

Hello People, Merry Christmas. I hope you all are having a terrific day. It has been really mellow and relaxing for me. I'm very happy about that. We opened presents, had a wonderful breakfast, and now we are watching movies and being couch potatoes. I want to share a little slide show of what I have been up to while I have been i Colorado. I've been really enjoying seeing my Mo and Anna. We went to the 16th street mall. There were so many pretty horses. The carriages all were decorated with lights and the horses had glittered hooves. Horse mani pedi! Ha ha! It was so beautiful looking at the lit up clock tower on Larimer square. Then we went over to the capital to look at the lights. I have two more weeks before I head home to Texas. I will post lots of photos and maybe a video or two. You can see in the first few pictures that Sadie actually enjoyed the snow. It has been really cute watching her. I hope you enjoy it too. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie

yes, they're fake. My real ones tried to kill me

Apartment tour

Holding my breath.

Hello people, Have you ever had that feeling that you've been holding your breath? I feel sort of like that. Not literally, but in a figurative way. For a long while now I have been feeling as though my life has been on pause and I've been waiting for life to start again. I recently made the leap to leave Colorado and return to Texas. Since returning this week, My oxygen level has gone from it's all time low in the 80's to a high of 99. Which I think is pretty awesome. My physical pain is on low end of the spectrum too. It was pretty tiring to make the drive from Colorado to Tx all by myself. But it makes me very pleased that I was able to do it. Of course I wasn't entirely alone, I did have my sidekick Sadie the Dachshund with me.

(this is Sadie passed out at the hotel after we arrived in Texas) She did awesome for a 4 month old dog on a first road trip. I'm proud of her. She is one of the best furry persons ever. ( Oscar is in the lead as far as furry persons go )

(this is Oscar taking a "cat nap" ha ha) So, what am I going to do not that I am here you ask? Well, once I get an apartment and employment, I am going to enjoy life. It would be so awesome to have everyone I know and love here enjoying life with me. I guess I will just have to keep praying about that. In the meantime, it is so great to be breathing, have energy and not be in sever pain. It is totally a beautiful life!!!!1 Thank you so much for stopping by, Leslie

Looking for apartment homes in Flowerr Mound Tx.

I made it to Tx and wanted to say hi!

Warning!! Read food label ingredients. Vegetarian accidentally eats beef

Hello people, You would not believe the silly thing that I did today. I went and made myself sick trying a new brand of soup. Not reading the ingredients, I didn't realize that it contained broth until I had done the deed and had eaten all of the soup. Now I see it contained beef broth. I would never have read the ingredients had I not started feeling gross. Just wanted to warn you in case you have a similar situation. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie

7 things that make my life beautiful, tv shows worth watching, and "beneath the glitter"

Hello people, I hope you are well and safe. Especially those of you affected by Sandy. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray things improve quickly there!!! Today I'm sharing with you 7 things that make my life beautiful--tag. Please let me know what you have that makes your life more beautiful each day. Please post your responses in the comments or even make a video response. I can hardly wait to hear what everyone is enjoying. Thanks for stopping by!! Leslie

A few of the healthy snacks I have been enjoying lately

Hello People! How is everybody doing? I am feeling pretty good. I usually do after a week off from chemo treatment. Life is busy. we went to Vegas. Saw Cirque de Soliel there. The show was O. Really impressive. Still am wondering what the story line was though....LOL. I turned 47 on Friday. It was a nice day, and I got to see my sister Judy and her son, his wife, and their sweet 18 month old. Plus my mom made a nice meal. It made the day special. Saturday Mo and Anna and I went to see Argo and then to eat at Maggiano little Italy. YUM! Mo has been working on gutting our kitchen. He tore out the cabinets, and floors, and put new sub floor. Contractors put new windows in today. Now there are more contractors here to do lighting and electrical. It's a special joy to live without a sink and dishwasher! You should try it. Tomorrow I have chemo for a 3 week cycle. It will be my last for a while at least with Dr. R. I am heading back to Tx for warmer weather and my old oncologist Dr. Costa. I'll at least be there for the rest of the winter. I see Dr. Costa on Nov the 27th. I'm really looking forward to seeing him and his treatment team again. It will also be great to see and perhaps spend some time with E-dawg. (My son) Most details are yet to be determined. Such as living arrangements and what job I'll get. I will need to get a job in order to make ends meet. It will be totally worth it though in order to have less pain caused by the severe cold weather and and constant bitter wind that we have here in Elbert county Colorado. So, that is the news I've been referring to in my recent videos. To answer your unasked question, Mo and I are getting along fine. We are the best of best friends. This is just how we have to do things to keep healthy and comfortable. I have filmed a short video on some of the healthy snacks that I'm enjoying lately. Take a second and post a comment to share the snacks you enjoy. I love hearing from you guys. Leslie

Back from seeing Cirque De Soliel O

Hello People, I am on my first day back from Vegas. We did a lot of things there that make it a beautiful life. First and foremost, we (Mo and I) spent time together. We took things pretty casual and unplanned. We hung out at Margaretta-ville, walked the strip, went to Vegas famous gold and silver pawn shop from Pawn stars. The second day there we went to the Hoover Dam, and had a lovely meal in Boulder City at Milo's wine shop. That evening we did some window shopping then went to see O. Now You all know how much I love makeup. There were some crazy makeup looks in this show. The show itself was beyond anything I had imagined. Swimming, flying, fire, diving, singing, dancing, acrobatics, light show, sound effects. We never had seen anything like it. Just amazing. I highly recommend going if you have an opportunity. If you have ever wondered about what it would take to recreate one of the looks from Cirque De Soliel, take a minute to watch this video of their makeup workshop. So much talent goes into all the details that put a huge production like that together. It is truly mind blowing. I hope you enjoyed the video. Being there was something that really added to my beautiful life. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie

The view from my front porch

Hello my People, Are you doing good? I am, but a little tired. I realize it has been about a year since we have moved here and you've never seen my yard. So, here is the view from m front porch. I will do a room tour of our bedroom soon. We just rearranged it. It looks a lot bigger the way we've got it laid out now. So anyhow, be looking for my next video to be a room tour. Enjoy the view from my front porch. Thanks for stopping by. Leslie

The Beautiful life has gone to the dogs

Hello people, This past week has been seriously rough. I've been to chemo, and we had to put our dog Biscuit to sleep. She was 17 and was in poor health. I loved that dog. Life was busy with dog classes, chemo, and household stuff. Life seems to be getting busier and busier. How about your life? Post comments below to let me know how you are doing. I have put together a little slide show for you of the things going on with us. It's all gone to the dogs! LOL!! Leslie

Products I have and totally will buy again

My must have products that I will be repurchasing

Hi People,

Happy October 1st.  I have put together a video of must have makeup products.  These are all things that have lasted a while and work super well.  I think you'd like all of these items.  Let me know your thoughts by leaving comments below.

Leslie

Know yourn own body

Hello People!!

How is every one of you doing?  I am doing well.  But I am finding it to be super cold even for early Fall.  The funny (not funny ha ha, but funny ironic) thing about cold is that it causes my pain to be even worse than it normally is.  On a scale of 1-10 I hurt about a 4 all the time.  When it is cold it increases to about a 7 or an 8.  This means an increase in pain medicine.  Woo hoo!  Not!

I share this with you because of something a Dr. said.  He said, "I can't believe you have as much pain as you say you do.  Well, I know what I physically feel.  In addition to what I feel, all the research I have done has shown that even though my cancer has shrunk, all the little micro fractures that it has left in my bones cause pain and bone weakness.  Which is why the oncologist gives me xgeva to strengthen and protect my bones from breaks. Simply speaking, the little buggers are fragile and weak, duh!

Please don't let a Dr, nurse or any other person tell you that what you think or feel about your care, what you are feeling or suspect is going on in your body.  I bet most of you discovered your own cancer.  You  probably pursued a diagnosis.  Even if your doctor a test they ordered discovered and diagnosed your illness, please don't let a medical professional talk down to you about something you suspect is going on with your health.  No one and I mean no one knows you and your body better than you do.  So many people are treated as though a symptom (such as fatigue) is a matter or age, or lifestyle or it is all in their heads.  OH THAT BURNS ME UP!  All in their heads!!!  Oh grrrrr.  You know what tired feels like, and if you are fatigued it is so much different than tired.  You need to trust yourself and make your Dr. listen to you.

You are special! You matter!  Your worries and concerns are valid and mean something.  Be forceful and get your point across.  In some cases, it could be a matter of life and death.  My mom ( an R.N. for all of her adult life) used to say the only difference between a Doctor and God is that God knows he isn't a Doctor.  Get it.......?

Anyway, it is important to know your body.  It is also vitally important to trust your instincts.  Don't let others treat you like you are a hypochondriac.  If you believe you have something wrong in your body, pursue it vigilantly.  That my friends is the best unsolicited advice I have for you or anyone who will listen.

Thank you for stopping by,

Leslie

Sadie's puppy training class

Hello People, Here is the promised puppy training video. She did great! 7 more weeks of class, and she will be a perfectly proper dog. Enjoy! Leslie

Beauty from ashes

Today is a rotten day for mr to film. I am in a great deal of pain and tired from getting up early with the "baby" puppy. I love her gobs and bunches. She is wearing me out!! So, I had intended to vlog today. My video schedule is for Mondays. But I am quite emo, tearful, and on the lower end of totally bummed. Lots of emotional stuff is happening in life right now. So, i'm blogging instead. Even though my face is too puffy to film, I know that God will give me beauty for these ashes. Look for a more uplifting vlog from me tomorrow! I will film a bit of Sadie, Mo and I at puppy training class tonight and try to post that for you tomorrow. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie

Autumn decorations

Hey People, I made a quick slide show to show the things I talked about on facebook earlier. These are just some decorations and Autumn type items to decorate for the season. Leave comments and let me know what you think! I would like to add 5 or 6 more pillows to the window seat. Do you have any suggestions? I am totally open to hearing what type of decorating advice you have to share. Also, please leave video comments or comments on how you decorate for Fall. Leslie

September favorites

Hi there People! How is everybody doing? I'm pretty good. I had today off of chemo so I was pretty happy about that. I do get to go tomorrow though. Woot woot! Not too excited, seriously. This little video is about a few of things that I have really enjoyed and found greatly useful this month. I hope that some of this information is helpful to you too. Thanks for stopping by, Leslie

Meet Sadie, plus favorites this month

Hello people, Just a little video meet and greet for Sadie. Plus a couple things that are favorites for the month of August/September.