The Blogtini

Cancer is weird. And not because your own body is like… trying to kill you (how ungrateful!) but because it creates this extremely weird before and after situation. Or maybe it’s more of an inside and outside situation. The moment I read my results and saw that I have cancer, my life shifted. 1 second ago – in the “before” – I was a healthy 38-year-old mother of two. I have an amazing husband and…

Well, here’s an update I literally never in my life thought I would have to write: I’ve been diagnosed with Triple Negative Invasive Ductal Carcinoma – Breast Cancer. (I warn you now – this is a long, rambly post because I just need to get it out of my head and into the wild.) Yep, the Big C. The rare kind. The aggressive kind. And I’m only 38. With 2 young kids. A whole life ahead of me. The…

It’s that time of year. The one where it’s not quite Christmas but somehow everything already feels urgent. My kids are hopped up on a very steady stream of sugar and overstimulation, and I’m one string of blinking lights away from absolutely losing it. (Who am I kidding? I’ve lost it and found it and lost it 10 times over this week… and as I’m writing this, it’s only Tuesday evening.) The Elves…

If you’re anything like me, you’re racing the clock to find those perfect little surprises for the kiddos that fit just right in a stocking – not too big, not too flashy, and most importantly, something they’ll use (not toss aside by New Year’s Eve). You’re also probably desperately seeking screen-free, non-electronic activities (No? Just me? Okay moving on…) So, I rounded up a bunch of fun,…

We all know that the year starts in January, but there’s something about September and Back-to-School season that has real “new year” vibes for me. (And I know I’m not alone in this.) With both of the boys in elementary school this year, our schedules are looking far more streamlined and simple. Last year they were both in school full-time, but my youngest was enrolled in private Pre-K in another…

It’s here — the holy grail of sales. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has officially kicked off, and if you know me, you know I live for this. It’s the perfect time to snag those investment pieces, seasonal must-haves, and beauty faves all in one swoop — and at a discount. After spending way too much time scrolling (and adding to cart), I pulled together my personal top picks. These are the pieces…

As the clock strikes midnight on January 1st, it seems like the entire world collectively vows to become new people overnight. Gyms fill up, planners fly off the shelves, and we all set goals that, let’s be honest, often don’t stick past Valentine’s Day. I’ve been there. I’ve resolved to lose 10 pounds, drink more water, and become an entirely different version of myself—all within the first few…

If you know me – or have followed my blog for a while – you know that life as a working mother to two very active boys (ages 6 [almost 7] and 4) is a delicate balancing act. The chaos never seems to end, and even though I wouldn’t trade it for the world, it often feels like I’m running on fumes, juggling my work responsibilities while trying to be a present, engaged mom. Working from home adds…

I know - you’re right! We’ve been recording every 2-ish weeks recently bc … life. (I have little kids, Michelle has teenagers, we both work @ the same company on the same team where we’ve been dealing with a huge client project) & so when we record we try to cram in the big things & the things that are most timely.

Their inability to take accountability is breathtaking. How can people wish them well after all of that. People keep moving the goal post of what is acceptable behavior for them and it’s really disgusting

(A Discussion about Harry is coming on our regular Friday Wrap-up!)

I’m sorry I honestly can’t stop worrying about Kate.

I'm honestly not sure. I think even when they ARE looking for cancer and are kind of confident that's what it's going to find the pathology results can still take at least a week or two.

Her samples might not have been put on a STAT rush because they weren't expecting to find cancer, which could be why it took a bit longer and then if there was a need for a second opinion (if the sample seemed degraded or if it was kind of a "borderline" type of situation) that would add time as well.