My New Book: Not Rid of You Yet.

My new book will be called, 'Not Rid of You Yet.'

Sounds great and interesting, right? Sure.

Hodgkie-Lymphoma decided to stick around after my 6 cycles of ABVD (without the B, that tried to kill me) Chemo.

What's the deal now- more chemo!

So a few weeks ago was my first actual stay at a hospital-- for 3 days of ice chemo that i blazed through unlike the ABVD chemo. I went through it just fine-- but the 2 days after that, being home was not so fun for me or my poor hubby, who has been taking care of me and giving me extra cuddles through this whole thing.

It really turned out, for me, not to be so bad. What's worst is the emotional turmoil of going through this still and now with all new drugs and procedures that is not fun. I was a crying/angry mess until about a week ago when I figured, let me go for a reiki massage.

It was my first time going for one, and I didn't know what to expect. All I knew is that I have to change everything since #fxckingcancer is sticking around, so this would be one of the steps.

The Reiki-Massage was life changing. It really was- I felt so great as I left the spa that I couldn't even explain it to anyone. I'm definitely going to go get another one and think everyone who's ever stressed should try to find a place/person who offers this service.

I have to give a huge thank you to my friends and family who have been with me through phone calls, hospital visits, text messages, mail packages, doctors visits and randomness. This is by no means an easy ride, and you've all made me feel less like a "creature" and more like a human out in the real and regular world. Thank you for understanding my mood swings, and MIA-ness, and for everything else :)

and for cake. and ice cream.

Since last week, I've begun meditating-- I have to say, it's helped a lot. A LOT. You can't imagine what having the big C is like, so to have outlets like writing, hobbies, movies...then massage therapy and reflexology...and a support team...

let's just say, i'm ready to kick hodgkin's ass.

edited to add:

oh yeah- i'll be going bald/hairless cat again.
also, seriously, i'm looking for a publisher-- if not for this book i'd like to write, then for the other one's i've written!! please, help!!
AND

@theellenshow i want to see your show when this fight of mine has been won!!

good morning

good morning, my friends.

i am the pup behind the scenes.

i belong to the globetrotting gamine...

or rather,

she belongs to me.

we thank you so much

for being our friends

and we love hearing from all of you...

and for the record,

i enjoy peanut butter treats.

so today,

while my Mom is travelling around

to places resembling this

for photo shoots and writing inspirations--

i chose to share with you

this post.

i am incredibly busy--

appointments, visiting people,

inspiring Mommy in so many ways

for so many different things-

but we think and are thankful for you most often.

sometimes i wish i had time...

to man...or pup...

my own facebook pages-

but alas, there is no time

so you can find my professional page

here

i am so thankful that we've reached over 100 fans

and that our readers love me--

erm...

us.

i hope you enjoy your holidays

and have a warm toasty family

that gives you peanut butter treats...

when you need 'em!

paw,

vasi the pup

psst- my mom shot these on location at oheka castle... i shot the one of me after i woke up. just trying to keep it real!

update:: another book published

seek happiness

is the title i chose for this t-shirt

that i 'created'

with an actual illustration

from my first book

'Where Did All the Cookies Go?'

i know you had questions for me,

so here goes:

• i've self-published all three of my books on lulu.com
• i have about 14 manuscripts that i am working on
• i also write poetry
• photography is a vice to me, and it runs in my blood. Thank you, Grandpa <3
• i would love to have more time to draw
• i have three facebook pages--'Where Did All the Cookies Go?', A Coincidence Away and my new big project (e-mail me for information at whosthatgamine@gmail.com)
• i love THIS VERY blog like you have no idea
• i am constantly querying agents and would love to get signed by someone really cool!
• if anything, my books are very different. if you would like to read a couple of chapters of 'A Coincidence Away', please e-mail me with the word Coincidence in the subject line and your blog/name in the body of e-mail.

if you have any more comments or questions for me, please let me know!

warmest regards,

the globetrotting gamine

my puppy, my love

he is the bestest doggie in the world

and everyday

i am and more thankful

that he belongs to us.

love me,

the globetrotting gamine

what i did this morning

• double checked my to do list: figured enough items have been crossed off on it that i will create a new one for next week.
• cooked for pup
• ignored fixing the bed
• took pictures of pup
• wondered if i should post pictures of pup up...and figured a no.
• peeled potatoes
• boiled greens for dinner
• made my famous garlic mashed potatoes...mmm mmmmmmm
• found out LML was going to a farmers market- (freudian slip: instead of market i had written rocket.)
• figured it would be cool to ghostwrite someone's book if i liked the idea
• went through my list of agents to contact
• walked by the unmade bed
• tweaked ideas for the second part of 'A Coincidence Away'
• wondered what's going on with the postal service that i haven't gotten any great mail or any mail in a couple of days. bastards.
• refused to vaccum until later
• wanted the rain to go away
• sat here and wrote this.

what did you do today?