How did my goals for February go?
Well I didn't get the books read, so I'll try again!
We did get the household finances figured out.
AND, I survived my final chemo treatment. It has been 31 days since my last chemo. And guess what, my hair is growing back. 💁🏻♀️
So for March, cleaning and reading!
There are pictures of a group of performers from the Lofte dancing and performing as well as a group photo with everyone smiling. Thanks to Zip from the Pit for the group photo and Debra S. Kaplan for all of the pictures of the performance.
The Lofte was honored to perform at the 20th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards! Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners. It was wonderful to see this celebration of art in Omaha, and even more wonderful to be a part of it. Thank you to the OEAA crew!
Hindsight man.
I just realized that like 6 months ago would have been the perfect time to do an AJR reference.
🎶It's so hard ... can we skip to the good part? 🎶
I'm day 5 out of chemo... Spoiler, still in the not good part.
I would love to skip to the good part.
Absolutely valid. Yes the snack prices are outrageous sometimes. That I agree with.
I've started following Disney food blog on YouTube. They focus on the best food in the parks and they include prices. Maybe that could help with your budget plan? But also no shame for PB&j - solid sandwich choice. 👍🏻
A small crochet dino, a bracelet, a keychain, a d20, a ring, a rock, a coin/token, a worry stone, a mushroom, a breast cancer bracelet, beaded rings, a heart shaped pillow, a keychain of the Devine Rose key lade, and a square breathing keychain
I can breathe
I am alive
Today is today
Time goes by
Other different treatments still to come but this is the Divine Rose infusion. 6/6, my last chemo!
Here are things That help me remember everyone who is supporting me. There are more but these are pocket sized and travel well to the hospital.
Goals for February
📘 Read 1.5 books. I have one started I wanna finish it. And then read another one.
💵 Make a household budget
⚕️ Survive my last (!!!!!!!) chemo treatment.
Let's be honest, that last one is gonna take most of the month to accomplish but damn if I'm not gonna do it.
There are pictures of the cast and crew of Something Rotten as well as individual pictures of Benjiman Pettiford, Becca LuAnn, and Lily Pope. The text reads "Congratulations to the Cast and Crew of Something Rotten! 2025 Braodway World Omaha Award Winners!"
2025 BroadwayWorld Omaha Award Winners!
🍅Becca LuAnn for Best Choreography of a Play or Musical
🍅Benjiman Pettiford for Best Music Direction & Orchestra Performance
🍅Lily Pope for Best Supporting Performer in a Musical for her portrayal of Portia
🍅 And Best Ensemble!
HUZZAH!
I just wanna say, while I know a lot of bad and scary things are happening outside, I am aware of them, but I cannot think about them, because of the internal battle I'm fighting that I have to focus on. And because I'm who I am I can only spend energy on one at a time, and I gotta choose me. 💜
A small heart pillow from a surgery nurse. A calm strips keychain for square breathing. A rock from the word loved on it from the @popeathome @gusdpope21 @lilyloolou Pope family. A small mushroom from @evilangel2020 Amaury. A small worry stone from @lupernalia Sheila. A token that reads this too shall pass from @dthies Danielle. Beaded cats and frog rings from @kindly_bee_ Kori (check out her bead shop!) A squishy d20 from @alyssa_rosecrans Alyssa (so I can roll advantage!) A keychain with lavender, rose and either basil or bayleaf I forget to remind me of Alyssa, Sheila, @rosseford Ross, @kairosecrans Kai and baby duck. A beaded bracelet from @tfrields Teresa and Jeff A breast cancer bracelet from my cousin Nicky A rainbow fidget/anxiety ring reading keep fucking going... A small soft purple dinosaur that we have named Crackers
A shawl on loan from @eriksterlingquam Eric A Mario Nintendo blanket from my college roommates @jensynbell Jensyn, Kaitlan and Anna A grey and peach blanket from a friend of mine whose wife passed away last year. She took this blanket to every infusion. A weighted monkey plush that was a gift from Amaury's coworker, Candice.
I can breathe
I am alive
Today is today
Time goes by
This is the Pixie Petal infusion. 5/6!
Here is my pocket contents from today's infusion. These help me remember everyone who is supporting me. There are lots of other things but these are pocket sized and travel well and make the hospital room.
A colored in picture of a sled with presents on snowy hills. The caption reads "Christmas Eve! One more day!" There is also a gold d100 next to the picture
December 24th!
Tomorrow is Christmas. It's practically here!
A bead board with a pair of beaded fringe earrings on it surrounded by beadwork supplies and tools. The earrings ombre from black on the top and bottom, to grey, silver, and white in the middle of the fringe. The tops feature white crescent moon shapes.
Really need more sales before the end of the month! Bills are due soon. Boosts also super appreciated <3
Check out my work → cvkvlv.com
Earrings pictured → cvkvlv.com/products/hvr...
Goal for December: $937/$3500
Mvto!! (Thank you!)
#Beadwork #Art #Jewelry #Mvskoke #Indigenous #IndigenousArt
A colored in picture of a red sack with a purple present. The text reads "Christmas Eve eve! 2 more days!" The 2 is a 2 on a d8 that is red and green colored.
December 23rd! Christmas Eve eve! And also today! Today we got our tiny tree set up in our bedroom so we will have a little Christmas!
A colored in picture of a Christmas tree surrounded by snowflakes. The caption reads 3 more days. The number 3 is the 3 on a metal d8 with blue numbers.
December 22nd! Almost caught up. I like this tree.
A colored in picture of Wrapped presents under a tree. The caption reads 4 more days with the 4 replaced with a d6 with the 4 up. The d6 is half red half green.
December 21st. A few days ago now but this is my last catch up, I promise!
Here are my reflections on infusion 3, and today we completed infusion 4 of 6! We are making good progress and moving forward! If you'd like to hear about my perspective on how cancer and chemo have affected me, it's all available here. www.caringbridge.org/site/55615ec...
Pocket contents from today's infusion: A small heart pillow from a surgery nurse. A calm strips keychain for square breathing. A rock from the word loved on it from the Pope family. A small mushroom from Amaury. A small worry stone from Sheila. A token that reads this too shall pass from Danielle. Beaded cats and frog rings from Kori. A Diamond Dust keyblade keychain. A rainbow fidget/anxiety ring reading keep fucking going...
I can breathe
I am alive
Today is today
Time goes by
Happy Holidays!
A moose picture with the caption "Just because you can't find your happiness today doesn't mean you never will" next to a picture of a colored in Santa hat with the caption "5 more days" and a yellow, white, and blue d10
A spiced orange mocha coffee pod
December 20th!
We have officially entered the easiest part of the count down, where you can figure it out with only 1 hand!
And with that I have arrived at the end of the Christmas Line! I have 1 more work day before Christmas, but it's going to be during a week where I'm struggling, so I'm glad I got my yearly tradition done a little early. Merry Christmas to All and HO HO HO!
A little delayed on the start, but we are traveling down the Christmas line yet again! Let's see if we can get all the way to the end today!
An otter with the caption "I don't know what's ahead, but I will greet it when it arrives." Next to a colored in picture of a wreath with the caption. "6 more days!" And a d8 with a small elf in it.
A gingerbread cookie coffee pod.
December 19th. 6 more days til Christmas!
Woo! Super productive day over here. I stopped on the line at 8:10:28! I think we'll get this knocked out tomorrow. 🎁🎄 Have a good night!
Two raccoons cuddling with the caption "life is hard, but I am grateful to experience it with you." Next to a colored in picture of ornaments and the caption "7 more days!" And a brown/gold d12
A vanilla bean coffee pod
December 18th! Happy Thursday to all who celebrate!
Happy Thursday! We're back today doing more Christmas Line holiday cheer! Let's Ho Ho Ho our way to a Holiday break!
I love you too. 💜
Made some progress down the line today - stopped at 4:04:28. We'll be back at it tomorrow!
Time continues to pass, and we'll get to the end of the line!
An arctic fox looking at the northern lights with the caption "we are half way through the dark." Next to it is a colored in picture of candy canes with the caption "8 more days!" And a d100 with a small elf inside.
A butter toffee coffee pod
December 17th! What's your favorite Christmas candy? 🍭
Making our way down the line. Didn't get as far today as I hoped, but tomorrow is another day! Today I hit pause at 1:16:59. See you tomorrow!
It's that time of year again! That's right... IT'S TIME FOR THE CHRISTMAS LINE!
I listen to this all the way through, every year, at some point in December, before Christmas. And I'm starting today because there aren't many workdays left! Join me if you dare. 😉
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoJi...
