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Running shorts on Sara's mind

A running list of writing shorts percolating in my head. But I also can't wait to be cleared to run again. Get the title? Hah!

A boob emerges

One bandage down and less swelling gives me a really good look at my reshaped boob—and I like it! Who knew I'd come up liking my right boob more in all this?

On going vegan-ish (or: "Here, have pineapple for dinner")

You know, there's nothing like having a little cancer in your life to make becoming vegan and cutting back on alcohol be really fucking appealing. 

I'm Midwestern. I snack on meat. So this isn't insignificant.

But I am giving this a good effort. 

Still. Someone needs to tell the vegan community to work on their marketing claims. A cauliflower-kale-almond sauce is NOT a substitute for Alfredo sauce. Fuck you. 

On walking my neighborhood

I've taken up walking, which is expected to be my main activity for 2-4 weeks. So I'll pick a street, cemetery, or neighborhood and just walk it. My longest day so far is 25,000 steps, 19,000 on average.

So here's my reflection on Lincoln Avenue (4700N to 3200N): Dental boutiques, home goods shops and other "disposable income stores"—with a smattering of food pantries in between. 

If that isn't off balance, I don't know what is. 

Shocking revelation: Not working decreases need for ritual drink

The other night, I poured 4 ounces of wine and didn't finish it. I split a bottle of wine at dinner with a friend on Sunday and that was all I wanted over the course of 3 hours. There's something to this "remove stressors" thing that has an impact on a craving for a drink to relax. Coincidence? Methinks not. ...

On "breast cancer pink"

Pink: OK for wearing to Barbie. OK for accessories. Not OK for the cancer center gift tote you get (with free parking!) on your first visit that tells you what your treatment plan will be. 

It screams "I have cancer," just like those "chemo head wraps" will, if/when I get to that point. 

Speaking of chemo heads wraps ... I already ordered a couple to have on hand. (See next blurb.)

On being a Virgo with a breast cancer diagnosis

I went into this with a will set up. 

I've already spoken with my accountant, financial planner, and triathlon club for advice on how to navigate said topic while having cancer.

Y'all have only seen 1 of my spreadsheets. 

I am a Virgo, hear me roar. 




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