A year ago this week, I found a lump in my right breast, as I was trying on clothes for the Fashion For Paws runway show to benefit the Washington Humane Society. That same weekend, I noticed that my very shy rescue dog, Flake, began sleeping as close as she could to my right side. […]
As I began to wonder if Best Boy and I could be more than just good friends with benefits, I tried to gauge where he was coming from at this point in our relationship. On Thanksgiving, I sent him a text to say: When I think of all the people I’m thankful for this year, […]
My energy and strength finally started coming back toward the end of the third round of chemotherapy. My iron counts were up after five transfusions, and I was able to get out of the house for short intervals. My first real outing came after Best Boy had spent the night. I awoke craving Caramel French […]
Prior to heading into her last radiation treatment, she went online and logged onto Facebook. She saw a notification that it was Rod’s birthday. Tears came to her eyes, as she realized that her dear partner-in-treatment still found a way to be there for her, even from Heaven. For her final treatment, she had a […]
After Philly Matt and I broke up in 2006, we stayed in touch and enjoyed occasional benefits with each other. We both dated other people, but for over a year, we never discussed that fact. Our break-up was too fresh, and we were still transitioning from exes to friends. In 2008, our friendship really started […]
I finished radiation yesterday. I thought that I would be elated, but I’m honestly in too much pain and too exhausted to rejoice right now. I hope that this post helps to clarify why I haven’t been blogging as often as I normally do, and why the end of treatment isn't all jubilation for me. […]
I accepted the fact that Mr. Agency wasn't interested in being in a committed relationship with me and focused on what would make me happy. I sent Best Boy the following text: What are your plans tonight? I’d love to see you…and not just for snuggling ;). Best Boy responded in less than a minute: […]
Best Boy was coming over my place for the first time in seven weeks. (I wasn't sure of his motivation for doing so, but I thankfully didn't have time to overanalyze the situation.) When he arrived, I introduced him to my friend, Carly. They exchanged pleasantries before she headed home. Once Best Boy and I were […]
I had expected that Mr. Agency was coming over to my place in the middle of the day to end our relationship. He had gone from being attentive and caring during my first round of chemotherapy to MIA during my second round. I feared that his demanding work schedule and my needs during treatment weren’t […]
Mr. Agency and I were both out of town in early October. I had planned to return from Manhattan on Thursday, but Mr. Agency wasn’t entirely sure when he would get back to DC. Mr. Agency: I’ll see you when I get back over the weekend. Me [always the planner]: Which night? Mr. Agency: Either […]