Tattoo2

I am now a two-time tattoo owner! I guess I can say tattoo2 to go along with my cancer2 (squared) theme! My long-time NY friend Theresa came for a weekend visit and we went together to get our new tattoos. My first tattoo is of a butterfly which is placed on my right foot. Never thinking I would want another, even though I was warned it is addicting, it took almost 8 years to add another. After going through my cancer ordeal, proud to call myself a survivor, I wanted to proudly display my cancer ribbon, teal in color, signifying all gynecological cancers. After much consideration as to where the appropriate locale should be, I opted for the nape of the neck. I am happy with the final product and know that I'm forever branded as a two-time cancer / tattoo survivor!

A Day with the Oncologist

I received wonderful news today. My CT scan was clear, my blood work was perfect and my exams checked out just fine. What a great way to start the year! So the bad news was that my oncologist isn't available to run the NYC Marathon for this year so we're going to run the 2011 race. It gives me plenty of time to practice and keep up with him, since he's a seasoned marathon runner. I had my work cut out for me so in a way I'm relieved but also a tad bit disappointed because once I have a goal in mind I go for it. Now I'll have mini races in between to get myself in the best shape of my life. I registered for the River Run and we'll run that race together. It will be the motivation I need to get through 9 miles and if I feel faint, I have my doctor right beside me! It's the best of both worlds!

Happy Tuesday

Not much has happened(which is a good thing) so it has been a week since I've blogged. Last week was filled with tests and doctor appointments so this week I'm able to catch up on some things. I played the addicting Facebook game Bejeweled Blitz and scored my highest points ever with 348,150 and am the leader among my friends, for the time being! It's finally warming up so I'm able to go out running without bundling up and getting wind blown. I have never, in the 4+ years I've lived here, had to put the heat on for weeks at a time. So much for saving on my electric bill. It will be turned off once the weather hits the forecasted 70 degrees. That is one perk of living in Florida in January! Now I can get out on the green and hit some golf balls. Game on!

A Day of Firsts

Today was a day of firsts: I ran in 40 degree weather and I submitted an application to become the next Bachelorette. The weather is going to only get colder in the next few weeks so I have to bundle up and just run...run Janice run...in order to keep up with my training schedule. I still wonder how I'll be ready to run 9 miles in less than 2 months but when I put my mind to something, I go for it! Life is too short to not follow your heart. On that note, I decided to see if my prince charming is out there is a non-traditional way. Why can't I find love on TV? It would certainly be an unbelievable experience and an exciting addition to my book! We'll see what happens.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! A new decade and new beginnings. I woke up hoping and praying that this will be a good year filled with happiness as well as my continued health. I took a run in the afternoon despite the chilly weather, but that can't be a deterrent for me. It's amazing how a born New Yorker can't stand to be outside in 50 degrees! My marathon training is in full swing; 70 days until the River Run (9 miles) and 120 days until the LI Marathon (13 miles). I'm not even counting the days until the 26.2 miles in NYC come November. I spent the day with family and saw an adorable movie "Hotel For Dogs" before calling it a night. One day down...what will the next days / months bring?