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brightNow Playing: Day 2621-Next GP Chapter... Turning Lemons Into Lemonade :)
Here we go! 
Eric's visit to a new health food market meant coming home with a few new super healthy drinks for me to give a try... bai Antioxidant Infusion-Kula Watermelon and the latest, not sure about tasting the greatest, TSAMMA-Spinach+Kale+Watermelon.
WHEEEEWWW~WEEEEE!
It's no wonder I sit here and type with a major upset stomach. 
Hahahahaha! I love bai Antioxidant Infusion water, but their newest addition to the line, 'Kula Watermelon' was a bit too much for my liking. There is just something not so right with mixing watermelon, white tea and vegetable juice which equaled a not so pleasant tasting water. Hmmmm.... My favorite bai Antioxidant water is still hands down, Maui Coconut Raspberry! I have no problem drinking my fair share, but I might have to pass on the next round of watermelon meets vegetable juice and white tea.
My next new super healthy drink to try just happens to only 'NOT' sound very good, but the smell alone could make one gag! You know me... Always one still willing to give it an ole try! Spinach+Kale+Watermelon= Hmmmm.....
It might not sound very good by solely reading the bottle. It might not even smell very pleasant, but if you can get past both the smell and the ingredients on the bottle. You have one very super healthy and actually, pretty darn TASTY drink! It isn't something that you want to literally sit there and guzzle down. SAVOR the unique flavor!
I actually give both new products a BLOGATIVELY HIGH-FIVE!
Definitely worth a try!
If you want to go the opposite route and gorge yourself on some unhealthy food... I would suggest reading the latest new study on the 10 foods that lead to death. See! Kale, spinach, watermelon, white tea and vegetable juice all mixed into a few super healthy new drinks isn't so bad after all! ~Bottoms 
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FOODS OF DEATH: BACON, SODA TIED TO US MORTALITY, STUDY SAYS
AP
If you're gorging on bacon or skimping on nuts, you might want to rethink your diet. That's according to new research that links 10 foods with deaths from heart disease, strokes and diabetes.
The study says overeating or not eating enough of those foods contributes to nearly half of U.S. deaths from the three causes.
The researchers used data showing that about 700,000 Americans died in 2012 from heart disease, strokes and diabetes. They also examined several years of national health surveys that asked adults about their diets.
"Good" foods that were under-eaten included nuts and seeds, seafood and fruits. "Bad" foods that were overeaten included salt, processed meats and sugary drinks.
Results were published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
rushed
Yesterday's scans=a morning of feeling tired, achy and mighty cranky! 
Once Eric got home from work. The lack of sleep, achy and mighty cranky began! Heeheeheehee! 8am, out the door to pick up our car from the body shop and drop off the super comfy SUV rental. CHECK! Not only did the body shop do an outstanding job repairing the damage done to our car, but as well had it once again looking like NEW with a nice coat of polish! SHINY~ Next it was time to get back home, grab a 2 hour nap, literally, before the duct cleaning company were on their way. This all quickly followed by the construction company to once again, excess damage to our roof and foundation from this past weeks major storms, flooding and 70 mph winds that unfortunately also ripped off sections of our roof. The wind was so strong that it also caused further significant damage to an already unstable, unsafe foundation. I won't bore you with continued detail, but as a team of 2, we are doing everything in our power to find a temporary rental home. A rental by a private owner whom isn't crossing personal information, privacy boundary lines as those we have run across that had us quickly putting a halt to our rental home search. We have learned from our attorney. "Yes, there are boundaries, even as a private rental company or private property owner. No one can access banking or medical information without your knowledge or they can be held liable." We certainly feel a whole lot better now about continuing the process of finding a rental home and a heck of lot more educated on legal boundaries of what private owners and rental companies can demand when it comes to your private information. 
Since our home suffered a lot of damage from last weeks storms, flooding and high winds. We have a lot of claims on our home that are being reviewed by our insurance company, yet another one as of with today's damage found on our roof. Yep, it never ends when prior owners sell a home that should never been placed on the open market in the first place. Amen. NO ONE asks for a seller to lie on a disclosure and sell a house that is not safe for anyone to live inside nor even to place a tent outside the property. Saying such a thing to others without having your facts straight, without a folder we would gladly lend with civil and eco engineer facts and information regarding this property, among other contractor receipts and information, is not only silly, rude and distasteful, but is far from any sort of truth.
d'oh
This morning marks another 3-month rescan and labs. Another early morning drive back over the state line. Back to Ohio. OH'NO'HIO~Heeheeheehee!
My doctors usually have me scheduled first rescan of the day and then it's off for repeat labs. Its extremely important that we arrive on time, regardless of the early morning rush hour traffic. This morning we were actually 10 minutes ahead of schedule. Talking about very happy technicians that were able to take me back within a mere moment after getting registered at the front desk. This new year brings with it, a new change with our health insurance. Eric's insurance plan with the county has completely changed to an entirely different insurance provider. Our out-of-pocket primary care physician office visits are a bit cheaper, but our out-of-pocket for hospital testing and specialist office visits unfortunately went up a bit. Our prescription copays are now a little less expensive. Go figure, after the fact of us paying outrageous out-of-pocket costs over the past several months for my Marinol. Our new insurance had just recently approved coverage for the medication. A mere $15.00 out-of-pocket for a drug, that for some reason, is no longer working for me?. 
This rescan is by no means any sort remedy for any type of cure. My 3-month rescans does not change the fact that I am past the point of any further surgical options or medical treatments, as well... Any further experimental oncology treatments. I am given the option, as a patient, to continue the rescans as a means to know what I continue to battle. New symptoms that also arise since my prior rescan can also be handled, even sometimes like today, answered by my specialists. I understand that some folks do better not knowing nor want to know their fate. As for myself, the fighter within me remains determined as ever to continue knowing my battle. I want to know why things have changed as far as new symptoms and other changes since my last rescan. 
After the final scan, we were then whisked away to find out my results. We weren't surprised to quickly learn that nothing had changed as far as the tumors. Oncology treatments not only continue to show on the big imaging screens that they royally failed, but as well there was no miraculous miracle granted to me this morning. I remain going to my every 3-month rescans expecting nothing, but at least continuing to know my battle. Knowledge is the key to survival. Knowledge is power! 
It was extremely difficult for the technicians to not only find the tumors, but even radiology had a very hard time trying to at least get some sort of measurements via side view of the tumors. The problem is just as the many surgeons, clinics and even oncology had told myself and Eric, time and time again... "Your organs are literally stuck together and wrapped tightly around the tumors. The largest tumor was nearly impossible to even target during 3D radiation treatments. It seems like we treated everything, but our main targets." 9 months later, not only are things continuing to progress, but my intestines and surrounding organs are now showing signs of suffering greatly from the radiation. My organs are now more fused together than ever before with far more scar tissue that is only making matters worse. The reason we were told that the Marinol is no longer working is because things have gotten worse over time. The zero warning, out of nowhere nausea and painful vomiting is due to my intestines having very little passage for even fluids to transit in a safe manner. If the reality of being told to avoid all solid food as much as possible wasn't taken seriously before, then clearly I need no further warnings after this mornings scans. I was told how extremely important it now is to stick to a full liquid diet due to the high risks of fatal complications with my intestines having very little passage way for anything to pass. My already watered down full liquid diet must now become even further watered down so it can somehow manage to safely transit through many feet of bowel, intestines and other organs fused together. 
hug me
surprised
The Empire House was built in 1816 by a well known steamboat captain and owner Daniel Brown. The historic hotel is located along the banks of the Ohio River. The 
Empire House offers guests a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life by blending historic charm and modern convenience. The hotel actually has 3 floors with a porch that spans the entire length of the second floor. It was a perfect way to end the evening while relaxing on a few old wooden rocking chairs. Eric was so relaxed, that he actually ended up drifting asleep while I took a few photos of the barges going up and down the river. 
During the periods between 1817-1844. The second floor of the hotel served as the first home of the Masonic Lodge. It was later used for balls, club meetings and by the Tippecanoe Club which was found by President William Henry Harrison.
Since we stayed during the week. During the hotel's slow season. The owner, Marsha had our room already cleaned, sanitized and ready by the time we walked through the front door. I have to continue remaining, as far away from germs as possible. Marsha was not only very understanding, but extremely hospitable in accommodated us. We were not only taken back by the size of this gem of a historic beauty, but the inside as well did not disappoint! It wasn't overwhelming, but tastefully done as most of the original furniture still remains through out the hotel. We even got to see actual photos of the prior owner, Captain Daniel Brown and many others who occupied the building from long, long ago. It really was like time stood still! A walk back in the day... How life used to be... The good ole days. 
We had our choice of rooms, since with it being the slow season, we chose one of the first floor rooms. One of the first original rooms built back in the early 1800's with lots of antiques, a claw foot tub and even a few modern day conveniences such as a coffee maker, small refrigerator and even a television which never got touched. That was because our bed never got touched either. Talking about the thick feeling of history that surrounds you in an old hotel like the Empire House! Even stepping foot near the bed left a really uneasy feeling that we most definitely were not alone. Not in this hotel. Not in this room. Whomever was present, clearly did not want us in their bed or even near their bed. 
So crazy, that whomever owns that bed, we firmly believe still resides in that bed. Later the next morning, we casually asked Marsha if she knew who owned the bed in the room or if the bed was bought at an estate sale. We were told that the bed and other original contents of the historic property came with it when she bought the building. Minus an old sewing machine and a few other items located through out the hotel. I wasn't sure if the owner believed in such things that we had witnessed, however, we were actually very surprised to find out that we weren't the first ones to experience a very odd feeling of not being alone. We were told that others have had similar experiences, although not in that particular room, but within other areas of the historic hotel. 
The GOOD ole DAYS!
I predicted that no-way would I get out of not having to visit my dentists for another round of dental issues. Not that last years dental work, dental repairs and oral surgeries were enough to tip the ole wallet and checkbook, WAYY OVER! Looks like I got a mere 3 month break, this new year, in order to start back where I left off last year. Anything dental is downright expensive! Even with dental insurance that barely covers anything past the typical once or twice a year cleanings and x-rays. My dental costs go well beyond the point of any dental plan and it appears that this year will be no exception to the dental rule.
YAYYYYY!
vegas lucky
ME.
A little not-at-fault accident last week ended up with me driving a really nice new car. I highly suggest that when seeking cancer treatments. Always take someone to drive you, because you never know how you might feel afterwards. One oncology appointment turned into a little not-at-fault accident in the parking lot. It also turned into me now driving a new 2017 Ford SUV. A little silver lining from an unforeseen inconvenience and our insurance company making sure we are well taken care of and so is our car. As far as the other vehicle, passing out behind the wheel after an oncology treatment that left them physically incapable of driving? Thankfully, they are also OK, but an unfortunate lesson for them to learn. Don't drive yourself to and from any type of cancer treatment. Especially, if you are not able to exit the parking lot in a safe manner. No worries though... It's just a car and in time, it will be back in our hands again. Repaired. In the meantime...
A no-nausea and no-tremors kind of day, means it's time to embrace this evenings change with the super fabulous and talented, Michelle. NO hair? DON'T care. A really super sporty, cute cut with lots of FIERCENESS kind of change! Time to rid the rest of the nasty chemicals from a years worth of various oncology treatments from my hair. A positive change! Healthy hair=Happy hair! 
celebratory
I was able to tag along with Eric, Snoreo and Littleblue this evening for a nice, relaxing walk along the river trails. The calm before the storm. The super scary, high winds, frightening hail, tornado watch, flash flood warning type of storms. A new experience to go through in life, kind of storms. EEEEE~YIKES!!
Once we got home and began our normal daily household chores. The dark scary clouds started rolling into our little, lazy, river town. Generally, storms don't really bother me. That was of course, before moving into our not-so-stable home with a scary foundation. Located on the side of a wooded hill, among other houses on our street in the direct path of a very strong storm system that instantly turned me a firm believer... We need to GET THE HELL OUTTA THIS HOUSE! That kind of firm believer.
I never really understood, flash floods. I assume maybe because I have never personally experienced a flash flood. Not in my lifetime. Maybe I should had said... SO FAR, not in my lifetime. That however, was about to quickly change as I got three warnings, back-to-back on my cell phone. 
Let's just say, that myself and Eric will be doing everything in our power to get into a safe home. The sooner... The safer! Far away from this house that is nothing, but a death trap waiting to happen. This means going back to the drawing board. It won't be easy, trying to figure out what to do next, but it's a MUST. 
chillin'
It's already the last day of February?!? Where does the time go? I have a hunch that this year is going to continue flying on by...
I used to get some really good sleep. Before this next great treatment adventure began, anyways. Lately, getting any type of decent sleep has been virtually impossible and that makes for one very cranky gal! Some days... I can't even handle myself. HA! Another early morning RISE N' SHINE! Time for the second round of outpatient Immunotherapy treatment and allergy shots to help some-what counteract the side effects. Back to the second round of post-allergy jitters and shakes. GRRRRR!