Author Archives: Sammi Jean

http://completecaptivation.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-very-first-crochet-pattern.html?m=1 This was a pattern I started with, ended up using 115 stitches instead of 75. (Had smaller hook and wanted longer cowl) Have two wonderful friends out here at school so decided to make matching scarfs for both. One down, next tomorrow.

So I didnt follow a specific recipe.  Here is what I used 3 bell pepper pack from storeThree medium long sweet peppers Various spices: oregano cinnamen, garlic herb, onion powder etc(sprinkle here and there )Two handfuls cut up mushrooms 1 lb ground beef I suggest preheating the oven for the fries first because it requiresContinue reading “Mmm”

So I finally got an appt with my gen physician/nurse back home to discuss my insomnia /anxiety/mild depression over spring break when I also have my follow up pet scan ( less then20 days!) Until then I found a great nutritionist who gave me a deal I couldnt refuse, will be starting a 6mth coachingContinue reading “Paleo time”

I went to a graduate student social event tonight.  A couple other students were playing guitar and singing. We had free food and then I had some drinks.  Near the end a friend introduced me to a guy!  We talked while our friend played pool and then I got a hug 🙂 hehe.  And whileContinue reading “Oolala”

I have been experimenting with watercolors this month.  When ive been stressed about school or considering my next scan in march, sunsets have come to mind.  Here is a preview :

So I woke up feeling completley awful today, which I think was from my body coming down from extreme stress.  I was disoriented,  nhmb, dizzy, felt drugged up, shaking, weird nightmares,  (last night was also first night without using sleeping pills, my body must be lacking natural sleep and having trouble with stress go figure). Continue reading “Happy vday”

Rip to a wonderful young lady in my online support group who passed this weekend.  Thoughts and prayers to her family,  22 is too young.

So ive always had issues with anxiety and emotions  And insomnia and the list goes on.  After an awful discussion with one od my professors about my internship site, I decided to schedule my next counseling session and left a voicemail with my counselor about looking into anxiety medication. Maybe it may help control myContinue reading “Moving forward”

When I think about my scan in march or my knee hurting, yes I get nervous and shaky .  The chemo makes one feel likr a giant floating glob with fuzzy surroundings and requires an occasional bucket.  Everyone handles the chemo differently though. One of the first things my doc told me was every individualContinue reading “Thinking…..thinking..”

So lately I have been stressed with school, my internship and recent knee pain.  My next pet scan is in march and im afraid my nerves have cracked and my fears of my cancer coming back are taking over.   I tried to start pt but it hurts so I havent been able to continue.   ByContinue reading “Shakey shakey”