tattooedlady

My Experience with Cancer

I have ovarian cancer. I was diagnosed in July of 2007, at the ripe old age of 27. In August (2007) I was told I had a 20% chance of survival.

Hobbies

If it is creative I probably do it or want to try it. I also like to read, shop (it’s a problem), spend time online – twitter, facebook, MyHopeSpace, blogging, etc.

Books

The bible, The Tender Bar, & too many others to list.

Music

Too many to list.

Movies

Push (pretty much a new fav that will probably get replaced), Fight Club, Memento, Shawshank Redemption

My Kind of People

Like Jack Kerouac, “The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn, like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars and in the middle you see the blue centerlight pop and everybody goes “Awww!”

Reason for Being Here

To tell people about Spirit Jump. (www.spiritjump.org) It is an incredible non-profit organization started by a cancer survivor. You have no idea about the difference a simple card can make. I do not believe I would still be alive if it were not for the kindness, love, prayers, and unending support I have received. Please go to their website and read the About Spirit Jump section. If you are able sign up as a jumper, I know first hand how good it makes you feel. If you are in need of a lift sign up, there are people longing to help – you are not alone. Also if you know someone with cancer you can sign up for them.

Words of Wisdom

Never question in the dark what God has told you in the light.Be relentless.Do not be afraid of asking for help, and do not let pride get in the way of accepting help from people who offer.

Religion

Christian

Know Me

I am pretty simple, yet incredibly complicated. I seem to have won the genetic lottery in my family, I am dealing with multiple disorders in addition to cancer.