Joanie J

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Southern California girl finding myself in a ridiculous situation. Laughter, positivity & a twisted, dark sense of humor will see us through! We’re here, might as well dance.

#Saltwatercureseverything
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#courageiscontageous
#inspire
#breastcancer
#laughteristhebestmedicine
#highlysuspect
#survivor
#getamammogram
#liveyourbestlife
#baldwomen
#baldisbeautiful
#badass

Joanie JOct 27, 2023
http://saltwaterandcourage.blog/2023/10/27/not-a-blue-gene-baby/
Not a Blue Gene Baby

Time to celebrate! 🎉 My genetic counselor called and all 84 genes that were tested for mutations are normal! This is HUGE news. This means I get to keep my ovaries 😅 and probably my good boobie, &a…

Salt Water and Courage ~ Breast Cancer, It’s a Trip!
Joanie JOct 24, 2023
http://saltwaterandcourage.blog/2023/10/24/ocean-friendship-island-therapy/
Ocean & Friendship – Island Therapy

Sunrise Snorkeling is the Best! Relaxing Kailua-Kona Retreat I’ve spent five beautiful and restful days in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii in the peaceful home of my friend and mentor, Elizabeth. …

Salt Water and Courage ~ Breast Cancer, It’s a Trip!
Joanie JOct 18, 2023
http://saltwaterandcourage.blog/2023/10/17/humu-do-you-love/
Humu Do You Love

One hour til touchdown in Kona on the Big Island of Hawaii. N-95’d and immodiumed up I can say yes, with thoughtful preparation and timing, if you can sit in a chemo chair for six hours an airplane…

Salt Water and Courage ~ Breast Cancer, It’s a Trip!
Joanie JOct 16, 2023
http://saltwaterandcourage.blog/2023/10/16/your-input-advice-please-girl-on-fire-%f0%9f%94%a5/
Your Input & Advice Please! Girl on Fire 🔥

My worst fear going into this situation was that I’d become boring. To the contrary, something strange and wonderful is happening. I am on fire! People are watching me, telling me I inspire them. T…

Salt Water and Courage ~ Breast Cancer, It’s a Trip!
Joanie JOct 16, 2023
https://saltwaterandcourage.blog/2023/10/15/time-warp/
Time Warp

Linear time, as most people apparently experience it, is different for me. My brain behaves more like a trampoline than a treadmill. And that’s when life is “normal.” Lately, my sense of time passi…

Salt Water and Courage ~ Breast Cancer, It’s a Trip!
Joanie JOct 12, 2023
Today I’m a Fitness Influencer Who Loves Naps https://saltwaterandcourage.blog/2023/10/11/today-im-a-fitness-influencer-who-loves-naps/
Today I’m a Fitness Influencer Who Loves Naps

Day three, round two started off with no side effects except tiredness. Not the deep exhaustion that feels like all of one’s energy is being sucked out if one’s bone marrow, just sleepy. Too tired …

Salt Water and Courage ~ Breast Cancer, It’s a Trip!
Show threadJoanie JOct 11, 2023
@JesseF8693 done, Thanks! Wow, no algorithm shall be refreshing!
Show threadJoanie JOct 11, 2023
@RamenCatholic I’m learning to look for shared spiritual values in my friends with whom i do not share views on religion or politics. This mindset shift has been transformative.
Show threadJoanie JOct 11, 2023
@VincentWandersAimlessly I’m okay with ours, who can afford to live past 80? The countries toward the bottom are shockingly low! Having just began cancer treatment, I’d been wondering what happens to folks in the world who don’t have access to the type of care I’m so fortunate to receive. Now i know.
Show threadJoanie JOct 11, 2023
@MiraKyz Living in San Diego I have “there but for grace go I”moments on the regular. Thank you for sharing this.