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Thank Yous and Other Random Thoughts

May 1, 2012 by Mary

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So this post is going to be a bunch of random thoughts together. You are warned.

Thank You

Thank you all so much for the kind words and support for my mom. She is very important to me and I love her dearly so it’s nice to have the support from all you guys through this rough time. It’s kinda scary especially in the early stage where there isn’t a full diagnosis or treatment plan yet. Once we have more information it will be easier to deal with I think.

Thanks to everyone who offered well wishes and good thoughts and prayers. And for those of you who have been on this journey yourself or with a loved one and beat it? Thanks for telling me and sharing your story. It helps to know others who’ve already conquered this.

It really does mean a lot to have you guys in my corner (and my mom’s). I’ll stop now before I get all sappy about my love for you people.

New Dress

I’m wearing a cute dress today. It was my gift to myself when I got to the US this time. I don’t really buy clothes in NZ because they cost too much so I got this dress at Target for $18.

new dress

It’s perfect for work and super comfortable (I’ll take a better picture later). I love the stripes, and personally I think you can wear horizontal strips at any size. Whatevs!

Awesome Lunch

My boss mentioned he was headed to the Apple store and then to Deli Mexicana today. I didn’t need to go to the Apple store but I LOVE Deli Mexicana so a coworker and I headed out there to meet up for lunch.

Photo 2

I love the fish tacos there. LOVE. It’s one of my favorite things to eat in Memphis.

The $100 Startup

Just a heads up, but they are having another one of the Only 72 Hour Sales. It started yesterday but I figured I should still share since it’s going on for another 2 days. Basically these sales are a great chance to get some awesome business training courses at majorly discounted prices. This time you pay $100 for $1,000 worth of business training courses. Plus this time they are including the new book from Chris Guillebeau, The $100 Startup. He is a great writer and very inspiring just like the rest of the contributors. If you are interested in starting a small side business or a blog or in growing a blog then this package is a good idea. It’s nice to have a blog/business that brings in a little bit of income every month especially now when I need to help my mom out. Check out the $100 Startup sale now (disclosure: affiliate link because I usually buy the packages they offer).

Have a great day!

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Comments

  1. Sable@SquatLikeALady says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:02 pm

    I wish there was something I could actually DO for you and your mom. =( Care package of baked goods???? Seriously I’d love to send you some of my best breads & cookies…say the word!!!!!!

    I love that dress! Such fun spring colors and those are GREAT colors on you!

    • Mary says

      May 2, 2012 at 11:18 am

      I wouldn’t say no to that. My mom loves some cookies! Hehe. That actually makes me think I might try to make her some soon too. :)

      Thank you!

  2. Ashley says

    May 1, 2012 at 7:55 pm

    Awesome dress!

    Stay strong!

  3. The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh says

    May 1, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    That dress is super cute! You’ll have to stock up on some stuff since its cheaper in the States and send them back to NZ.

    • Mary says

      May 2, 2012 at 11:19 am

      I’m planning on doing that! I brought an extra suitcase to get new things. :)

  4. Eating as a Path to Yoga says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:17 pm

    I love the purple/magenta color! Fish tacos, I’m so jealous.

  5. Sarah says

    May 1, 2012 at 9:47 pm

    That is such a pretty color for a dress. Purple looks nice on you.

    I’m jealous of the fish tacos too! Looks yum.

  6. Lisa says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Mary,
    You look STUNNING in that dress!

    Regarding your Mom, mine was just diagnosed in February with breast cancer as well. We were scared with the uncertainty, etc. But let me tell you – as of today, the scans have come back cancer-free after the surgery… Now she’s doing chemotherapy to get rid of anything microscopic. I highly recommend a female surgeon! Put my Mom at ease, and kept her looking beautiful.

    Hang in there! We’ll be praying for her.

    • Mary says

      May 2, 2012 at 11:19 am

      That’s so wonderful Lisa! I’m so happy for your mom and it always makes me feel better to hear those stories. :)

      Thanks!

  7. Mary says

    May 2, 2012 at 11:17 am

    Yeah I’m going to try to post more photos and video for your benefit. Hehe.

    It was SO GOOD. You should be jealous. Haha. ;P

  8. Gretchen @ Honey, I Shrunk the Gretchen! says

    May 2, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Iiiiii have that same dress! Target FTW! I’m busting it out on my trip to St. Maarten later this month. You have such good taste. ;)

  9. Roz@weightingfor50 says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Hi Mary. I’m just catching up on your posts. I’m sending my best wishes to for a speedy and full recovery for your Mom. My Dad is a cancer survivor, and I so understand the fear and shock when you first get the diagnosis. Please take care of yourself over the next little while. PS: your dress is lovely. All the best to you and your whole family. Will be checking back often for updates!!

  10. Sarah says

    May 2, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Mary, I’m generally a lurker, but I read this post and the one before it and then later I came across this: http://www.themarysue.com/mrs-mole-ronald-searle/

    Ronald Searle’s illustrations for his wife as she went through chemo for breast cancer are now available on Amazon. I read the linked article above and couldn’t help but think of your mom. Strength and peace to the both of you.

    • Mary says

      May 2, 2012 at 8:22 pm

      Those are lovely, thanks for sharing Sarah. :)

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