Do you tweet? I wake up every morning and I check my-Twitter. I need to keep up with my fellow Twitizens. It's addictive. I can't help it. Since I joined, I update about 3 or 4 times a day.
Yesterday, there was a tweet from one of my mutual followers, remarking that they couldn't believe that Christina Applegate had opted for a double mastectomy. They said that maybe her actions were a bit extreme.
My response was something like "Your boobies, or your life?"
Maybe my response was a little harsh, but I applaud Christina's bravery, for opting to make the choice that will keep her level of worry the lowest, and then for going public with it. her actions will help educate a whole lot of people. I think I would make the same choice.
Perhaps Christina and I both share some history. Both of our mother's battled breast cancer. Mine lost before she was forty.
I have had at least two scares myself, and each time while I awaited the results of the biopsy, I thought about what I would do.
I like my boobs, they aren't bad as boobs go, but I do believe they could make me the bionic woman and build them bigger and better than they were before. It'd probably be the painful choice in more ways than one, but I now live with the legacy that breast cancer has left behind, and it ain't good. If faced with the choice, I owe it to my kids and my family to do everything I can to stay around as long as possible.
Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ninaFoxx
Yesterday, there was a tweet from one of my mutual followers, remarking that they couldn't believe that Christina Applegate had opted for a double mastectomy. They said that maybe her actions were a bit extreme.
My response was something like "Your boobies, or your life?"
Maybe my response was a little harsh, but I applaud Christina's bravery, for opting to make the choice that will keep her level of worry the lowest, and then for going public with it. her actions will help educate a whole lot of people. I think I would make the same choice.
Perhaps Christina and I both share some history. Both of our mother's battled breast cancer. Mine lost before she was forty.
I have had at least two scares myself, and each time while I awaited the results of the biopsy, I thought about what I would do.
I like my boobs, they aren't bad as boobs go, but I do believe they could make me the bionic woman and build them bigger and better than they were before. It'd probably be the painful choice in more ways than one, but I now live with the legacy that breast cancer has left behind, and it ain't good. If faced with the choice, I owe it to my kids and my family to do everything I can to stay around as long as possible.
Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ninaFoxx
Comments
I was unaware of her family history or the seriousness of her condition, which is why I questioned her decision. But in her case it makes sense.
Plus she's decided that her health is more important her appearance. I hope that's the start of folks focusing on what's truly great a out us rather than what folks can appreciate on the outside.
I'd be lying if I said looks don't matter in this world, but when we place so much emphasis on a good rack instead of the total package, then we're in the wrong spot.
Besides, I'm an ass man.
Peace,
Casa Chico de la Zorra
And a woman would still be attractive if she had to have an ass-ectomy -- as long as she takes care of who she is instead of what she is.
By the way,
Hi, Nina. It's been a while since I checked in with your blog. I'm glad you're still posting. I can't wait for your next book.