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How I Helped the Red Sox Win the World Series
When you think you are above reproach, life has a way of teaching you humility and perspective. I was barely 30 when they found a lump in my left breast. I was really too young and have no family history of breast cancer, so I blew off getting my first mammogram for a few months. I figured it was a cyst that would resolve on its own. Finally, my doctor who had found the lump called wondering why she had not seen any test results. She scolded me for being so nonchalant and shamed my carelessness. I was guilted into scheduling an appointment that day. I don’t want you to be concerned while reading this. This is not a story about me getting breast cancer but breast cancer is part of the story. I have never had breast cancer, so please sit back and relax into the story. Several weeks later—still convinced that this was a waste of time, I went to my first mammogram. I had heard horror stories for years about the boob panini machine and how painful it is to have your breasts pressed into a pancake. Honestly, it is not my favorite thing, wouldn't want to do it for hours but there are many many more painful things in life. Clearly these ladies have never had a baby, broken a bone, passed a kidney stone or had a guy try for anal sex. Not a comprehensive list, but you get the idea, I feel this procedure’s pain scale was exaggerated just a tad.
By laura hayden5 years ago in Longevity
Crushed Cans
The hind of his heavy-duty, well-worn work boots swiftly crushed the can of bud light he so carefully placed on the ground. It sounded like a lays bag being crumbled. From the way in which each corner was decorated with crushed cans, I could tell he got a kick out of both drinking and destroying his stress-reliever. What he didn't get a kick out of was, "kicking carpet". On the job, he was focused and fueled to get the job done, yet his mind always seemed adrift. Focused and adrift. What planted this paradox in his character? I watched him intently, wondering what he was trying to drink away. The shush-crack-pop of a can in his hands caught my attention as he opened yet another bud light. It was calming, the coo of the can.
By ItalixVEVO5 years ago in Longevity
Masks . . . but not in the way you think.
Look, I’m going to cut to the chase here. Masks aren’t bad. Masks aren’t the devil's underwear. As someone who works in healthcare, I can genuinely say I don’t mind wearing a mask at all, even though I wear one at least eight hours a day.
By Ember Winters 5 years ago in Longevity
Good deeds challenge
There's a quote from the first Captain America movie where Steve Rogers says to Bucky about wanting to join the War; "Bucky, come on! There are men laying down their lives. I got no right to do any less than them. That's what you don't understand". Now granted I haven't done anything that drastic, but the last portion specifically of ".. I got no right to do any less.." has always resonated with me. I was never the most physically or mentally gifted. I wasn't born into a super wealthy family. However, life had privileged me with very good health, two parents who were incredibly hard workers, and the ability to live my life on my terms. Not very many people can say they have those gifts. And who am I to abuse those gifts through negligence, selfishness, and pure laziness. I've done as much charity work as I can, I'm a registered organ donor for when it's my time, I've donated money to various charities over the years. Anything and everything I can do to spread some positivity and warmth to the world. However specifically for this article I'll be talking about blood donations, and more specifically my years donating blood. As well as why you should donate blood too, if you can.
By Dyllon Rodillon5 years ago in Longevity
Unfortunate Safety Measures
2020 has left its mark on the world, there is no doubting that. 2020 has also left a physical mark on those working in health care. With masks being mandatory in many places, health care workers are taking the hardest hit with each new development in personal protective equipment (PPE). As an employee of the health care system, it saddens me to see our employees go home with marks and bruises on their faces after a long 12-hour shift. It hurts me to see my coworkers and my friends continue to struggle to find happiness in a career that they have worked so hard to achieve.
By Grant Lindsey5 years ago in Longevity
