Last year, I told you about a brain tumor I have, that the doctors found after trying to determine the cause of my Bells Palsy. The tumor and the Bells Palsy were completely unrelated; I do feel grateful that I even got Bells Palsy to begin with – otherwise, I would have had no idea about the tumor. I have to have a yearly MRI for a while to make sure that the tumor isn’t growing. I had my appointment with the neurologist yesterday, who gave me great news: the tumor has NOT grown and it is NOT pressing on my optical nerves. I feel so happy. And relieved. Obviously. Hooray!
There is nothing like having a brain tumor to put things into perspective.
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I got injured again during a practice at the beginning of June, to my other knee. The trauma to the knee caused my bursa sac to rupture and blood poured in, then clotted. It’s still swollen a bit, and still very sore. It’s slowly getting better. Emphasis on the slow. (I can’t WAIT to get back on skates and start hitting the ladies again. It is so theraputic.) To combat my time off of skates, I’ve been attacking the pile of books that I’ve been wanting to read. Anyone have any recommendations?
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We have busy weekends ahead of us. I wish our summers weren’t crammed into such a short period of time. This weekend, my friend from high school is getting married, so we’re headed back to Jersey for that. I love gettin’ fancy every now and then. We’re also trying to plan a weekend trip to Mehoopany for sometime in August or September. And another camping trip. And another trip to the beach would be awesome. And a weekend at home with not much to do would also be wonderful. Ahh, the possibilities.

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July 12, 2012 at 11:32 am
Luisa
First of all, Happy 30th Birthday, baby girl!! I personally loved my 30s (still 2 years left! ha.) and I’m sure you will too. Your time away sounds like a dream and I’m glad you were able to do exactly what you wanted to do.
I’m thrilled that your tumor is sucking it!! Go away!!
Currently Reading: Life by Keith Richards God If You’re Not Up There I’m F*cked by Darrell Hammond and Are You My Mother? by Alison Bechdel.
July 12, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Kaitlin
HOORAY! indeed!
July 13, 2012 at 7:38 am
Mark
That is great news! Thanks for the update!
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July 15, 2012 at 3:53 am
eini
Good news!
You might enjoy these books, I did.
Margaret Atwood: The Year of The Flood
Jeffrey Eugenides: Middlesex
July 19, 2012 at 9:24 am
Finding Becky
That is great news about the tumor! Sorry to hear about the knee but I know you will be up and skating again in no time. Speaking of vacations… let’s discuss more about the beach.
November 24, 2012 at 9:37 pm
pepibebe
I’m so so so slow, but if you are done with all those book reccomendations then please try my favourite book of the year: Dogboy by Eva H
November 24, 2012 at 9:38 pm
pepibebe
Gah- it sent before I meant it to. Eva Hornung is the author. Read it, it’s truly fantastic, a little harrowing sometimes but fantastic!