Starbright's Kitchen

We’re making our way through Arizona, but the roads are terrible and it’s cold as f**k here. #starbrightsadventure #zonies #arizona #bucketlistadventures #rving #rvlife #rvtravel #rvcamping (at Love's Travel Center - Williams AZ) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqogMoQvYLs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We had a lovely dinner tonight with some awesome Vegas friends; check out the (virgin) strawberry margarita, fried plantains (which were soooo good we had to order seconds for the table), and I got the red chicken posole, which was also really good. This was all from Diablo’s Cantina in the Luxor! #foodblogger #food #starbrightsadventure #mexicanfood #yum #bucketlistadventures #diabloscantina #luxor #lasvegas #vegasfood #yummy (at Diablo’s Cantina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqmm_IJud6y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We made it to #lasvegas! My brother hooked us up with a fabulous room at the amazing @luxorlv … gaaaah I love it here! #starbrightsadventure #lasvegasblvd #luxor #vegasbaby #bucketlistadventures #ontheroadagain #rvtravel #rving #rvlife (at Luxor Hotel and Casino) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqmJmgmpsZc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A few more pics from my birthday yesterday, and sad goodbye-but-not-for-long this morning. I’ll miss Ocean Beach and everything and everyone in it. ❤️💜 #bucketlistadventures #ontheroadagain #starbrightsadventure #birthdayfunday #rvcamping #rvliving #rvtravel #rving #rvlife (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqi1DmiPNNv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

We’re hitting the road! I’ve got my girl Michelle’s Komen three-day shirt on for good luck, mom’s behind the wheel of Dolly, and I’m kicking back for the ride to San Bernardino. Catch you in the desert!#starbrightsadventure #ontheroadagain #finally #optimizedfortravel #rvliving #rvcamping #rvlife #bucketlistadventures #rving (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqivzOrPGQz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy birthday to me! It was lovely hanging with my friends for a last brunch in San Diego for a while, cause we’re hitting the road in the morning! I love my town and all of my amazing friends! #starbrightsadventure #ontheroadagain #bucketlistadventures #thisis44 #fuckcancer (at Third Corner Wine Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqgrRR6Pn0U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yes, I’m still in the hospital, but I’m doing much better. My mom is learning how to empty the new draining system they set up in my abdomen, so my swelling is finally starting to go down; and the doctor says I’m doing better, but pretty much every day I’m low on something or need a new medication. Pretty much as soon as I’m discharged, we’re heading east, although I won’t get to do any of the driving this time. Thank you for all of your good vibes, please keep ‘em coming so we can be outta here soon! #starbrightsadventure #bucketlistadventures #hospital #almostontheroadagain #fuckcancer #hospitaladventures #stageIV #metastaticbreastcancer #sandiego #sharpmemorialhospital (at Sharp Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqV6ICIPjBn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

A pretty little fruit salad with yogurt (underneath), chia-rolled bananas, and a pear-apple smoothie … at … a … hospital? Awhaaa? This is the cutest little protein plate and salad I’ve ever had in a hospital! #starbrightsadventure #foodie #bucketlistadventures #foodblogger #almostontheroad #sharpmemorial (at Sharp Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOAkHAreXi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I’m so lucky to have such a wonderful family … my niece and their spouse have become wonderful parents to my sweet kitty, and it’s such a blessing to know that whenever I do kick that bucket, my lovely girl will be taken care of. ❤️ #catstagram #starbrightsadventure #catsofinstagram #catscatscats #bucketlistadventures #janisthekitty #reversecalico https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJJCnfvLt-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

My Paracentensis (fluid drain) appointment got moved to today because my platelets were still low; they think the low low platelets and low sodium/ electrolytes were causing my falls last week. Here’s a picture of all the salty platelet smorgasbord going through my veins, then they can finally remove all of this fluid (I wonder how full it will be this time)?! Oh and #fuckcancer #ivbags #starbrightsadventure #almostontheroad #bucketlistadventures #perecentensis (at Sharp Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqI6TQjphAw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Feeling much better on my second day at #sharpmemorial - I had a blood transfusion and some platelets, and I’m about to get a drainage pump inserted today so I can drain my abdomen myself; and then at some point (I think) I’m supposed to have an ultrasound. On the plus side my bruises are healing well from the several falls I had this week, and Dr. Vlad has a plan for me to stay alive for the next few months at least. Still, as always, #fuckcancer #starbrightsadventure #bucketlistadventures #almostontheroad (at Sharp Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqGsQgVvuAW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

IYKYK … #starbrightsadventure #bucketlistadventures #rvliving #rvlife #rvparking #sandiego #rvlifestyle (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3BhFEP5uf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

After all those fun and games at the hospital today, I was pretty famished! @jen.makes.things and I were thinking of dumplings, and decided on some fresh Polish-style #pierogies at the wild @hancockstreetcafe … def one of the more uniquely-decorated restaurants in town! #starbrightsadventure #foodblogger #bucketlistadventures #foodiegram #food #pierogi (at Hancock Street Cafe) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1eV2tOBxS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Through the miracles of modern medicine, the good people at #sharpmemorial were able to drain 5.2 liters of fluid from my abdomen today. Fluid has been seeping from my liver for a month now (since the last one where they drained 2.4 liters and I thought THAT was a lot) and I feel a great deal better afterwards. Thank goodness for health care workers, that’s all I have to say. #starbrightsadventure #fuckcancer #chemo #paracentesis #cancersucks #fightlikeagirl #metastaticbreastcancer (at Sharp Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp1MzjupAjg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I always say, chemotherapy makes you feel like you were just in a fight, and now I finally have the bruises to prove it!! Seriously though, I’ve been feeling dizzy since I had chemo on Friday, and last night I fell down on some steps; messing up my face and shoulders and back. I just can’t catch a break these days! #starbrightsadventure #fuckcancer #bucketlistadventures #sharpmemorial #cancersucks (at Sharp Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cps72bJyZcF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Smoking a GDP joint after chemo today (anything purple is great for nausea), and my abdomen is all swollen again like it was a few weeks ago. My brother asks, what if someone thinks you’re pregnant?” Me: “I’m smokin for two!” #Starbrightsadventure #fuckcancer #bucketlistadventures #stage4cancer #granddaddypurple #adultonesie (at San Diego, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpok_LvuJn_/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Finally getting a full MRI and CT Scan today! I feel pretty lousy but I’m ready to get this done and have a nice nap. #starbrightsadventure #fuckcancer #bucketlistadventures #sharpmemorial #sharpmemorialhospital #cancersucks #fightlikeagirl (at Sharp Memorial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpiqeXwvcGU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=