Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Christmas - the big C

I had a big scare this weekend - without going into details that might make a lot people queasy ( because it still makes me queasy to think about it ) I had completely convinced myself that I had the big " C ".  I mean
completely convinced myself.
And then the strangest thing happened.  Instead of panicking, a very strong sense of calm took over me.
Me, Miss Drama Mama.

I did not cry.
I completely went into organizational mode.
I made sure my insurance papers were in order.
I taught John how to use Craigs list
I put together a bag with deodorant - tooth brush - toothpaste.
I told John where he could buy me a housecoat ( because mine is covered in paint )
I separated jewellery into envelopes for my children.
I sterilized the toilet
I did not cry.
I put cards on furniture that's listed for sale so he would know how much to charge.
I answered as many emails as I could

And then I asked John to take me to the hospital.
I did not cry when I was given top priority -
Or when I was seen ahead of everyone else in the room -
Or when the first Doctor called in a second doctor - who called in a third doctor and I was still
quite calm when the 4 and finally the top honcho ( the 5th doctor ) was called in to check me out.
I answered all questions - dealt with all the feeling and touching and probing, dry eyed.
I listened while they told me they were going to skip one test completely and move on to the next one
for the next morning -
I came home that night - and did all that I had to do - and prepared myself for what was to come.
I did not cry the next morning when they wheeled me in as a top priority patient - or when they explained that there would be some discomfort -
Or when the nurse grabbed my hand and squeezed it hard as she could just when the fear was starting to get the best of me..

And then it was all over.
I woke up in the recovery room to the most beautiful site
The doctor was standing over me - beaming from ear to ear -
It's not cancer - she whispered.

I jumped up and grabbed her and hugged her as tightly as I could -
And then I cried -
and I cried
and I cried.

And now I can get ready for the only big " C " I want in my life.
Let Christmas begin!
Enough with the emotional posts - lets get some humour back on this blog :)
Makeovers will resume shortly lol - scout's honor!
Christmas shopping will not be completed until the last box of chocolates
has been wrapped for the staff angels that took care of me yesterday morning.

Oh and I'm 8 pounds lighter today - hmmm if I went through this a couple of times a year....................









I WANNA live there # 18

I live in a pretty incredible area - It's an historical neighbourhood loaded with tons and tons and tons of charm - and 20th century architecture, just steps away from the city center, it's also a pretty expensive neighbourhood ( in which I live in servants quarters basically compared to what I'm surrounded by ) 
Because there's days I don't have furniture makeovers to show you - I've chosen Wednesdays to showcase and feature one home that's for sale around here.................( or apartment - or duplex - or teepee )
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This week we're in Paris my friends - I'm tired of the same old same old - 
They don't post as many photos I've noticed but ooh la la the ones they post are worth taking a peak at 
just in case any of us want to pack up and move - and if you thought the prices in my neighbourhood were ridiculous wait until you see these!
Viens avec moi mes cheries...............................

3,595,000.00 EUROS
16 Arrondissement
A beautiful apartment in the highly chic XVI Arrondisement of Paris

The property of 280m2 includes
Entrance Hall
Sitting room
Salon
3 Bathrooms
4 Bedroom
Kitchen
Study
Utility room
Shower Room
2 Parking Places.
































3,950.000.00 - sorry forgot to find out which district this one was in






APA
RTMENT
oooh la freaking la!!!

SIZE:
201
gorgeous!


next up is 1,130,000.00 euros - 3 bedrooms - 9th arrondissement


LE LIVING ROOM

LE DINING ROOM


LE BEAUTIFUL FLOORS



PRETTY SPECTACULAR KITCHEN BY PARISIEN STANDARDS - THEY'RE USUALLY MUCH SMALLER


LOVE PARIS BLUE




le childrens room - love le built ins!!!  and the next one up my dear friends is the one I plan on buying
( just as soon as my ship comes in ) 

and
 - feel free to come stay with my next time you're in Paris - 













and what you see is what you'll get with this one because I don't plan on changing anything at all
who's joining me?

XXX SUZANNE

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