i wanted to share some beautiful flowers with my beautiful and sexy friends....

Why nice people are who they are. I want to take this time to thank all the inspirational and wonderful people here in NN. We are so lucky to have the lives we live and even more so lucky for the graciousness we are surrounded with. No matter what skin color you have, what sexual preference and gender you are or economic background you come from, you are unique and wonderful human beings. Some have it easier than others and then some, but we should not forget our and other's humanities. Many people take things for granted and try to "hide" their excuses behind other excuses and even worse, confuse ignorance as defense.

Now to my point, yes I am a breast cancer survivor. I had the wonders and joy of stage 2b invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer of which metastasized to some of my lymph nodes. At the age of 35, I was at the height of my sexual goddessness and I got this...cancer diagnosis. I thought to myself, oh well it couldn't be all that bad right? To my surprise, I was in for a hell of long haul of human strength tests. My ever so living angels coasted me through my journeys. The year long and what turns out to be two year long of chemotherapy (and clinical trials, yayyy lucky me I get to give my share to science), radiation therapy and culmination of my bi-lateral mastectomy and personal choice of bi-lateral latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction was the least of my worries. There were the days of hair loss, skin, food and human sensitivities, physical and mental fatigue, emotional and physical stress and a few hospital bouts. I was lucky. Very lucky. At the height of my diagnosis, my ignorant, spoiled brat and egotistical boyfriend (and he was not even all that or near a bag of chips) messed with my heart. He was on and off again with his stance on our status. He put strain on my already wrecked emotion and eventually dumped me high and dry. He gave me the whole nine yards of male excuses (aka BS) of how I should look, feel and act during my ordeal. I understood it was not all about me, but the basics of the relationship began to unravel itself. I was dealing with the fact that I was going to loose my 38DD bussom. For the longest time, my long and gold mane, full sexy 38DDs secret weapons and cola shape physique was going to get pushed aside and tested time and time again. The me I was accustomed and reigned with was all going to be taken away from me. No longer was I going to be the vixen of my block. My new identity was going to be the invisible girl.

My joys? I met NN. I met good people. I met good, real, fun, mature and positive adults. You will get your heres and theres, but overall I have had more so positives then negatives being involved with any one group. Ever. This is NN. You giveth and you taketh. What's your crusade? What's your joy? What's your play? Good, clean, sexy and satisfying FUN I hope. The joys I have acquired from NN has been splendid. Although my breasts and identity of 'ole is gone, my sexy is still here and here to stay. Sexy is what you are and how you live it. Live it large or go home. So, what now? Life. You only have one of it and this is your chance, make your splash. A huge thank you to NN and few "unmentionables", you know who you are. Here's to my fellow NN'ers and sexy sisters....thank you for being you and thank you for bringing sexy back and having it always here. Take your bow and make it glorious. Glow and bask in your glory. Amen.

i will site the article as soon as i check the link tomorrow.
-lav



Eight Gifts That Don't Cost a Cent
In the economy of the heart, these presents are priceless.


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This simple checklist can help measure how you are nurturing your relationships.

The Gift of Listening
But you must really listen. Don't interrupt, don't daydream, don't plan your response. Just listen.

The Gift of Affection
Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

The Gift of Laughter
Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

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The Gift of Solitude
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to others.

The Gift of a Favor
Everyday, go out of your way to do something kind.

The Gift of a Written Note
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime.

The Gift of a Compliment
A simple and sincere, "You look great in red," "You did a super job," or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

The Gift of a Cheerful Disposition
The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind word to someone.

the bridge is called "bridge of the gods".......and that is where the native american residents net fish for nw wild salmon! this is the cascade locks, oregon.

the warmth of him was surreal.
no words could replicate the gold lust moments spent with him.
as the first graze of his skin encountered mine,
the receptors on my body stood in full attention.
limbs began to twist and synchronize like a dance.
the anticipation of heights took its time,
for this courting engagement seemed a lifetime.
his eyes sent me the most peaceful and scared encodements.
sincere, sweet, passionate and pure luxe of messages poured out.
vows so wonderful, no uneasiness could despair.

being in his den felt so safe and true.
only his touch and rythm gave graveful memories.
the exploration inside me gave no end
and i indeed wanted his legend to proceed.
his wrath is understood and envied til now,
that his unspoken agreement lay evident forever.
upon the glorious views his golden review,
this granduer of his heart is what was left of him.

-lav 8/22/08

Today's Quote

Your three best doctors are faith, time, and patience.

-From a fortune cookie

Well, hmmmm....there's going to the Cascade Locks to look over some wild salmon, Hood River lavender or Mcminville Lavender and the Spruce Goose......the hunt ever so continues. I am so excited and looking foward to my weekend ahead, but always thinking about Benjie's home in NorCal....don't forget to send prayers to the residents who are battling the fires there.

Have a wonderful rest of the week and a safe and cool weekend! luv ya sexies......

-lav

Just another day in my lucky and wonderful life....I am just surrounded by sooooo many doctors...hott ones! Today, I am so ever lucky to have one poke into my mouth!!! I don't know if I should smile more or cry....he's going to be taking $900 from me again....as much as I fantasize about my denist, please take care of your chompers! This is yet another costly side effect of my damn chemotherapy....part two of my dental visit. Part three will be next week, yet with another young hott dentist, going to exam my mouth out! These damn dentists love poking mouths.