Cook up to 70% faster while retaining more flavor and nutrients in meals
Automatic pressure control and locking for swift, completely safe cooking
Inner removable non-stick liner and stainless steel exterior clean quickly.
Conveniently designed with built in lid rest – see photo.
Never place a hot lid on your counter again!
24 hour delay timer, and auto resume after power loss
I am extremely excited to try out my new pressure cooker. We have a slow cooker that works pretty quickly (more like a speed cooker) but now we have a real pressure cooker that is basically similar to the "InstaPot". This is a SmartPot with 13 different modes. You can make soups, desserts, meats, and everything in between. This will easily make dinner made faster and clean-up quicker as well. I'll have to share photos and videos once I finish making my first meal in my Gourmia Pressure Cooker.
Tomorrow is one of those days I used to avoid like the plague. 8 years ago, I became a statistic. Approximately 2.1% of men and women will be diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at some point during their lifetime, based on 2012-2014 data. Out of all types of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Primary Mediastinal Diffuse Large B Cell Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma is a whopping 2-4%. I feel like I should have played the lottery when I "won" those odds because not only did I get diagnosed with a rare cancer, I relapsed too.
You go through treatment not knowing what each day holds. Chemo sucks. There is not a single positive thing to it besides it killing the cancer cells (and EVERYTHING else for that matter). I lost my hair. Did I mention I lost ALL of my hair? My world was suddenly thrown upside down into a life of a cancer patient. I had to get picc lines and had so many surgeries. Bone marrow biopsies, blood transfusions, platelets. Do you know how traumatic that is for a 21 year old? What is even more traumatic than that is I didn't have the support system that many others have. I learned very quickly that blood is not thicker than water and just because your family doesn't mean they will do anything for you. Friends turned into family and helped me through my toughest days. But even then, those same friends have lives of their own and still had college and work and their families. Those friends were there for me then and most of them still are to this day. Eventually, even cancer becomes routine.
I won't lie though. When I relapsed, It wasn't routine. I didn't think I was going to make it. The new chemo regiment they put me on was brutal. I spent more time in the hospital than I did out of it. I just literally had nothing left in me. But I survived. I survived the numerous times in the ICU. I survived the blood clots. I survived feeling lost and broken. I survived cancer not once, but twice.
And I'm still surviving. I survive the long term side effects that 16 rounds of chemo did to me. I survive the doctors appointments where I get stuck 5-6 times just to get blood drawn. I survive getting seriously sick and having to be in the hospital more frequent then not. I survive having pain in some form everyday. I survive the hiatal hernia in my esophagus and the ridiculous amount of heartburn and reflux I get throughout the day because of the toxicity of the chemo. I survive the anxiety and stress that comes with being a cancer survivor. Things that didn't bother me before, now do. I'm no longer a people person. I live with a healthy concern of getting sick. I literally just got over a severe case of clostridium difficile that could have killed me. I worry what germ will invade me next. I can't fight being sick like the normal person. A simple cold gets to my lungs. The neuropathy makes my fingers and toes hurt. But even so, I survive. All of that said, I no longer hide from tomorrow. I face tomorrow with a smile! I survived cancer twice. Why would I not be proud of that? I've been through more in my 28 years of life than most will in their lifetime. And a week from tomorrow, when I turn 29, I will celebrate too! I have made it another year when statistically, I shouldn't be here today. Next weekend, we are having a birthday party and a cancerversary party. We will celebrate my being alive. I'll be surrounded by my friends and friends who have turned into family. We don't know what the next 5 years hold. Heck, we don't know what next month will hold. What I do know? I do know I will keep on keeping on and not let anything get in my way...
Everywhere you go, you see mothers holding hands with their daughters. Phone calls between mothers and daughters everyday. They say that a mother's love is endless. I never had the relationship with my mother that all little girls wish they had. Throughout life, for various reasons, we just never had the love that most people do. I see people on a daily basis who are loved by their mother in so many ways and at times "I wish I had that..." but than I realize, I am who I am today because I didn't have that relationship with my mother. And then I also come to realization that she did so many hurtful things to me that I don't ever want that relationship again. I don't want to go back in time and change things between us. The thoughts rarely cross my mind anymore because I have had so many other amazing woman become a role model in my life and friendships that have turned into family. Not everyone will understand that and it is quite alright. Some people just don't have a relationship with certain family members, whether it is mother, father, brother, sister. Whatever the case, everyone's story is different. All of that said, this brings me to the story of Kristin and Cameron.
Cameron is a wild child. A beautiful girl with the most beautiful smile. And Cameron continues to smile even when the sun isn't shining so bright. She is spunky, sassy, and full of love. Did I mention she has a smile that will just melt your heart?
Her momma, Kristin, is an angel. While her and Cameron butt heads occasionally like any other mother and daughter, she would do anything for that gorgeous daughter of hers. She loves that girl like no other and wants to give her the best life possible. Something I simply admire of her! Kristin is someone you want to have in your life. She is strong, courageous, and simply marvelous.
Kristin and Cameron were so much fun to shoot. With Cameron's energy and Kristin's contagious smile, we spent over an hour having fun while taking photos. They literally made my job effortless. We spent time walking around Fox Run Park, a location that is surrounded by a pine forest. There was a fire a couple years back that destroyed the place, but with everything else, time heals all wounds.
I adore Kristin and her daughter Cameron and their relationship. It's not always lollipops and rainbows, but even when the seas get rough, the two of them always have their love for each other. And since Kristin is a Naval Veteran, she is always ready for when the rough waters come.
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This product came pre-assembled. I simply gave it a quick rinse and filled it and we were good to go. it also includes two extra filters which is a nice addition. It did take the dogs a couple of days to get used to it but they do like it now. It has LED lights on it so that they pets can easily find it in the dark. We also won't trip on it at night either. The package said it is for small to medium cats and dogs but it works just fine for 3 medium to large dogs. I highly recommend this product for pet owners!
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This snowshade is pretty good at being great for a multitude of uses. From covering up the windshield for snow, to a yoga mat or tent sleeping pad. We are having our first "real snow" tonight so I can't wait to see how this works in the morning. The only thing I noticed is that it only has one strap to hold it on, so I had to cover it up with the windshield wiper. But that's not a deal breaker. I'll write more tomorrow once I see how this works with real snow! But, as far as everything else goes, it's solid material and does allow for comfort if you did want to use it as yoga mat.
I just so happen to be an auntie to this little cutie. Ok, well not aunt by blood but his momma and I are great friends and I adore them both. I've taken photos of this little guy at 1 month old, and now again for his 3 month/Halloween/Fall photos! It's always an adventure taking baby photos and since I am just now really getting into taking photos on a more professional level, I love getting to use John as my guinea pig for photos. I went to their house yesterday and we put together a fun little background.
At one point, he started kicking his arms and legs like he was trying to swim in the leaves!
Once he got tired of being in the leaves on his back, we played around with the pumpkins to try to get some really cute photos. He still wobbles a little bit so we've gotten really good at having momma in the background ready to catch him and taking quick photos! He didn't seem to have as much fun on the pumpkins as he did playing n the leaves.
Every couple photos he would give us the cutest smile. It's almost a 2 person team at times because we both are doing everything to get smiles and laughs. Which means a lot of getting into funny positions or getting really close to mom just to get a good shot at the camera. As a photographer, you do what it takes to get the perfect shot!
Is this not the cutest little pumpkin you have ever seen?
Overall, John Wayne always makes for an interesting and fun photoshoot. And I love using him as a model for my portfolio as he doesn't complain and as long as you give him the occasional bottle, he just lays there and puts up with the camera. Check out the rest of these adorable photos of little man!
This might be one of my favorite photos of him!
How can you take fall photos without a pile of leaves and pumpkins? Especially when you are dressed as a little pumpkin yourself! It was cold and windy outside but we took advantage of all the smiles that this little guy wanted to give us!
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This is one of those products that allows for comfort and ease at the same time. Holsters are not typically one size fits all. This one fits up to a size 44" waist in pants which is good because it can fit not only me being small, but my husband who is still working off the beer belly from a mistake in his past life. It's comfortable to wear against the skin or over a shirt. You can wear it above the pants or below the pants as well. It's very easily put on and can be worn in a variety of ways; from chest to belly and so much more. It even comes with a nice little ankle holster too. This holster does allow for both left handed and right handed shooters. It literally could be the great gift for anyone who has their concealed carry permit or just wants a nice holster for while at the range. I highly recommend it!
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Coming from someone who just purchased a handful of tickets for this month alone, it's nice knowing there are places you can buy tickets without having to spend an arm and a leg on fees alone. This is where there are memberships available where you don’t pay service fees at the end of the transaction – so the price you pay is the one you see, not the one you see, then 10% tacked on right before you pay. That means I could have actually saved money buying tickets to see The Script, the Backstreet Boys, or the Blackhawks. But, now I won't ever purchase my tickets elsewhere. The other thing that I love is that they offer free membership for military, both veterans and active duty.
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When I found out The Script was coming to Denver a couple months ago, I couldn't be more excited. The problem was, we had already planned a trip to the Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque which had us leaving New Mexico the same day as the concert. I was actually really bummed because the last time they were here in the US, I didn't get to see them. Because I have an amazing husband, he ended up buying us tickets and had it planned to where we would leave New Mexico super early and go to Denver that evening for the show. Unfortunately, I became incredibly sick last month and it has taken it's toll on me. I didn't let it stop me from getting to the concert. I saved all my energy the day of and took a nice long nap on the way back home from New Mexico. We timed it just right and got back into town around noon. After a quick shower and change of clothes, we were off to Denver!
We've been to Denver numerous times for concerts and sporting events but we hadn't ever been to the Paramount Theatre. I am so glad that they chose this venue to perform in because it was such an intimate experience. It's an older venue but it had really great acoustics and made for an amazing location. We took our obligatory photos in front of the sign and even though I was exhausted, I was incredibly excited too. The Script helped me through some really tough times while going through chemo. Breakeven was put on repeat so many times.
Still alive but I'm barely breathing.
Just praying to a God that I don't believe in...
And then came remission. And then came a relapse. And then came all of the long term side effects. Their music kept me going. Hall of Fame turned into my theme song. Anytime I heard it, I felt like I could keep on going. I used it for any situation that I needed a little bit of motivation.
You can go the distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile
Whether it was dealing with the pain from neuropathy, being in the hospital, or training for my 1/2 marathon; I listened. Their music literally always spoke to me. So this night. This concert!
I paid attention when they first got to the US and found out that they all of my favorite songs! I was also even more excited because The Script is someone that my husband actually enjoys listening to. He was going to enjoy this concert way more than going to see Backstreet Boys in Las Vegas on our anniversary. Don't worry, he did enjoy that show just not as much as me! But this is one where he knows the words and enjoys the music! The interesting thing was, neither of us paid attention to the opening act until the night of the show and had no clue who Tom Walker was. Until he took the stage that is.
Tom Walker is an up and coming artist and we were really excited to see him perform. Not as excited as the two girls sitting beside us who kept making inappropriate comments at a louder than usual volume. One of the names of his songs was "Leave A Light On" and whether it is rude or not or somebody gets offended, nobody would want to leave a light on with them. Sorry girls! But regardless, his music was actually really great! My husband was sold from the moment he came on and wants to get his cd now. He put on a great show for an opening act! Actually, Danny, the lead singer of The Script made a comment when they came out saying why do they get such great people to put on a show before they come on. Regardless, Tom Walker is going to be a regular in our house now and we can't wait to see where he is going with his musical career. And just to add in a plug, his new song, "Leave a Light On" which he performed for us, came out yesterday.
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After a quick stage set-up for The Script to come out, they hit the stage song singing one of my favorites from their new CD, Freedom Child, called We Rocked the World. I screamed to my hearts content when they came out! With some concerts, the bands don't sound good because of all the work they put into changing their voices on the CD. This is not the case for The Script. Their voices were incredible and they made for an incredible concert. The crowd went wild for the entire show. Plus, we had pretty amazing seats! I'm not sure there was actually a bad seat in this venue.
We Rocked The World
Nothing
Then came the songs that really hit home for me. As I said in the beginning, I've been through cancer twice as a young adult and still have to fight side effects that put me in the hospital often. Last month, I was plagued with what is called c diff. This isn't my first time dealing with it, but this is the worst time. A month later, I am still fighting this infection that is causing even more problems. My intestines are bleeding, I have massive infections that make me cringe in pain. I had a CT scan recently that shows I now have diverticulosis and something is going on with my right kidney which has to be checked out further. Had I never had cancer, I would never be going through everything I am today. But at the same time, I would never be with my husband; met the friends that I have met; or gotten some amazing experiences like rock climbing with other young adult cancer survivors. But that doesn't mean that I don't get down and have days where I feel like I am falling apart at the seams.
Superheroes
When you've been fighting for it all your life
You've been struggling to make things right
That's how a superhero learns to fly
(Every day, every hour, turn that pain into power)
Arms Open
So when you feel like you can't take another round of being broken
My arms are open
And when you're losing faith and every door around you keeps on closing
My arms are open
Hall of Fame (Encore)
You can go the distance
You can run the mile
You can walk straight through hell with a smile
When they played these songs, all the emotions came rushing back. Not in a bad way, but more so in a way of here I am, still alive. No matter how many struggles I have gone through, I am still here and still kicking. I'm not that person that gets all emotional because of a song but I do still think about the times when I didn't think I would be here. Times when I doubted myself. And yet, here I am.
Am I better of dead? Am I better off a quitter?
This concert was absolutely what I needed. I may have used up every bit of energy I had in order to enjoy it but it was worth every moment of it. Without any doubt, we will see The Script again in concert. They sang 15 songs that night and every one of them was amazing. I was also incredibly surprised at the different age groups attending the concert. There were younger kids with families, elderly husbands dancing with their wives. Twenty some things like me who grew up listening to their music. Every walk of life was watching. Which made it important to see how one thing can bring so many people together during times when we feel like we are falling apart. Each one of us their for one reason or another, not knowing a thing about the person on the other side of us; enjoying one night without any worries. Thank you to The Script for giving us all this moment...
The show finished with Hall of Fame (already posted above) and we all headed on our respective ways, going back to our non-ordinary lives. My husband and I left feeling excited but super tired making the drive back home after being on the road for almost a week straight the week of the concert. We also have a new artist to follow along. I'll never forget this night and the fun we had!
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This pregnancy body pillow provides a numerous amount of support for everything. Not just pregnancy! I am currently fighting a terrible infection called c diff and it usually has me curled up in a ball in pain at night because of the stomach cramping, pains and pressure. This pillow is perfect because I can sit up and wrap it around me or use it on the couch to fall asleep. It's a u-shape so it is great for all body types. All expectant mothers should use this, but I also think anyone who needs better sleep would benefit from this too. It came wrapped in a box and you do need to take it out and let it breathe for a little while. They do have pillow cases for this sold separately. That said, I can't wait to use this tonight once it's fully "inflated" after being vacuum sealed for however long.
