The Joys Of Medication

by | Jul 6, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I found this graphic someone made about medications. I take steroids, 2 chemo drugs (Azapathrine and Rituximab), several supplements, and Hydrochlorqine. I am one of the lucky few who has not had to take narcotics to deal with my pain. I am thankful. Taking these...

Yeah Me!

by | Jul 3, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight

  Wednesday is here again, and Independence Day is upon us. I loathe Independence Day, not because I am not patriotic. I love my country, I just don’t like all the explosions that happen and how some individuals don’t use their brains very well during this time...

Writing To Wake The Soul

by | Jul 2, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Writing to me has become a practice of sharing my soul with others and myself. This book illustrates this so purely with amazing writing exercises for faith, prayer, sin, love, justice, hope, redemption, grace, hospitality, and reverence. I enjoyed doing the...

Hot

by | Jul 1, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

Grace is the ability to redefine the boundaries of possibility.  Manning Marable The weather is hot and so I am hibernating in my apartment with my air conditioner. Though I did venture out this morning for my Rhemutologist appointment.  I am drinking a ton of ice...

Reminders Of Who I Am.

by | Jun 28, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

  I walked into my apartment’s laundry room to put out some things I wanted to get rid of on the giveaway table. I walked away with a reminder of who I am that laid on the table. Hope, Love, Peace, and Faith plaques which reminded me what I am striving for and...

Vegan Pizza

by | Jun 27, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Who doesn’t love pizza? I thought Vegans couldn’t enjoy pizza because of the cheese, but turns out I was once again wrong. One of these days when I am brave I am going to try these non-dairy recipes that are made with cashews or tofu to substitute for the...

Adventures of the Week

by | Jun 26, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight

  It is that time of week again, an update on my progress on my journey. I am now finally feeling like myself. I learned this time around that it takes me 3 full weeks to finally feel like a human again after my Rituximab treatment. In fact, I went shopping today...

Living a Life of Gratitude

by | Jun 24, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  When I saw “Living a Life of Gratitude” available to read and that the author was from Oregon I was excited. I love supporting local authors. I live in Washington just over the Columbia River to Oregon. I gleaned a lot of new perspectives in reading Wiseman’s...

Magical Fashionista

by | Jun 21, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Magical Fashionista caught my attention because I have the desire of looking good in my clothes and being able to choose clothes that look great on me. I enjoyed reading this book, great ideas and advice about following your own intuition when it comes to...

Stay Strong

by | Jun 20, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

A quote that inspires me to keep fighting on, I am still fighting off being tired from the Rituximab thought I love the affects. Here is one that I have as my front page on my lap top so I can see it every day. I have no idea where it is from, but I love it. “Stay...

Cartwheels Time!

by | Jun 19, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey, Weight

  Time for my weekly update, I like writing my updates on Jamie Chases Butterflies. It helps me stay on what my goals are and when I feel that I am not making progress it shows that I am actually. I know I get discouraged when I think my life isn’t going anywhere...

Tiredness

by | Jun 18, 2013 | Auto-immune, The Magnificent Journey

I am tired. Not just physically tired, emotionally and spiritually tired as well. I am tired of going to the doctor. I am tired of taking the medications I have to. I am tired of having to breathe with a steel trach in my throat. I am just plain old tired. I am sure...

Sick and Tired

by | Jun 16, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

  I have been watching “The Golden Girls” lately. They make me giggle and enjoy life with Blanche’s antics, Dorothy’s comments, Sophia’s wisdom, and Rose’s St. Olaf stories. One particular show or actually shows because it was two episodes, “Sick and Tired”. I...

Butterfly Lady Dreams

by | Jun 15, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

I have been in a slump for quite sometime and I decided to look at the places and things I want to do before I live this earth. You might be surprised, maybe you won’t. I want to accomplish all of these things and I will. I just need to get my life in balance...

My Beef With Meat

by | Jun 15, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  Another recipe book and information about eating a plant based diet. Yes, I seem to be fascinated with this eating plan, since I keep checking books out that center around plant based eating. I know in my heart this is the accurate way of eating. In the great...

The Heart Of The Matter

by | Jun 14, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I found this book difficult to read, not because the writing was clear and concise, because the subject matter was difficult. Dealing with emotional aspects has always been a challenge. I am one of those individuals where extreme emotions cause me to want to...

Whole

by | Jun 13, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  If you have watched the DVD “Forks Over Knives” then you are familiar with T. Collin Campbell and his research he did on China back in the 50’s. And the book he wrote called “The China Study”. What I liked about reading “Whole” was the diagram of how he did his...

Whole 9

by | Jun 12, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey, Weight

  Today was supposed to be the start date of my Whole 9 eating plan. Guess what? I failed. You might be asking me why is a tough chick like me who can handle broken thoraxes, trach care, and other amazing medical adventures not able to start and commit to an...

The Brain In Your Kitchen

by | Jun 11, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

The brain is a wonderful organ. It starts working the moment you get up in the morning and does not stop until you get into the office. —Robert Frost A book of short essays that blew me away with all the scientific facts about fish oil and sugar and my eyes are open....

Survival Lessons

by | Jun 10, 2013 | Books/Music, The Magnificent Journey

  I love Alice Hoffman. So when an opportunity came for me to read “Survival Lessons” I jumped not far, but I did jump. Hoffman describes lessons she learned while recovering from Breast Cancer. She shared things she wanted to have said to here in books and...

Stepping Stones To Recovery

by | Jun 10, 2013 | The Magnificent Journey

  I have not written anything for Jamie Chases Butterflies for a couple of days. I have been resting. The end of last week became a busy time period for me. Despite my chemo treatment on Wednesday I went to and finished my SOAR training. I am happy about this. I...

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