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Friday, May 1, 2015
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Counting down the hours::: before surgery::: July 29 at Cedar ParK Regional 1401 Medical Parkway Cedar Park
I had a huge sudden to do list that of cause I just don't get to the important things:
1. gave the kids the school supplies
2. wrote a durable power of attorney and emailed it to all
3. posted the take a meal to make sure my family will be ok
posted it on facebook.
4. went to Schlitterbahn 3 times this summer
5. went to San Fran Cisco
6. went to several getaways that was pre-planned Kerrville and Mable Springs
7. Set up the vacation plan for another women
8. Got my medicine
8. Shopped for school clothes and did we on Saturday the whole entire day, one is starting high school
9. Posted my books that I can sell at least more than ten this month
Thing to do tonight
1. Clean my room
2. Pack my and set my bedside table and stock it up with everything I will need
3. Get marked up by doctor tomorrow where the cuts will be
4. call angel of Zimmerman
5. put my time off in at work
6.pack my bag for vacation 2 nights there
7. pray
8. Do something to welcome my daughter back home
9. run away
1. gave the kids the school supplies
2. wrote a durable power of attorney and emailed it to all
3. posted the take a meal to make sure my family will be ok
posted it on facebook.
4. went to Schlitterbahn 3 times this summer
5. went to San Fran Cisco
6. went to several getaways that was pre-planned Kerrville and Mable Springs
7. Set up the vacation plan for another women
8. Got my medicine
8. Shopped for school clothes and did we on Saturday the whole entire day, one is starting high school
9. Posted my books that I can sell at least more than ten this month
Thing to do tonight
1. Clean my room
2. Pack my and set my bedside table and stock it up with everything I will need
3. Get marked up by doctor tomorrow where the cuts will be
4. call angel of Zimmerman
5. put my time off in at work
6.pack my bag for vacation 2 nights there
7. pray
8. Do something to welcome my daughter back home
9. run away
Friday, July 25, 2014
7 Everyday Phrases With Sinister Origins
I got a book yesterday Cancer Cure Guide and it brought me back with a discussion I often here among st cancer patients - there is a cure and it is not being provided to them... I wonder about this often. I wonder will we look back over ten years and find it was a truth what a shame that will be!
7 Everyday Phrases
With Sinister Origins
Business Insider | Megan Willett
Published July 24, 2014 11:39AM EDT
Etymology, the study of the origin of words, can be fascinating.Since language is constantly evolving, the meaning of many phrases has changed over time, sometimes obfuscating sexist, racist, and violent pasts.
These are seven everyday phrases with surprisingly sinister* origins.
1. Baker's Dozen
In 13th-century Britain, under the reign of Henry III, a statute called the Assize of Bread and Ale stated that bakers could lose their hands for selling their customers "lighter" bread, or loaves of lesser quality.
Because it was hard to make all loaves exactly the same, bakers would throw in a small piece of extra bread when they sold a loaf. If a customer ordered 12 loaves, the baker would add an entire "vantage" loaf to make a "baker's dozen," just to make sure he wasn't accused of “short-weighting” the buyer.
The practice became so common that it was even written into the guild codes of the Worshipful Company of Bakers in London.
2. Blue Blood
Today, anyone from an old or aristocratic family is referred to as a “blue blood.” But the term has a racist past.
Blue blood comes from the Spanish phrase "sangre azul," or "blue blood." Aristocratic Castile families coined the term after Spain conquered Moorish lands in 1834 to refer to the fact that they were “uncontaminated” by Moorish or Jewish blood, because their complexions were fair, which caused their blue veins to stand out.
The racist undertones may be gone, but the classist notion persists.
3. As Pleased As Punch
When you tell someone you’re “as pleased as punch,” it usually means you’re satisfied. But this phrase is rather gruesome.
The punch does not refer to a beverage but to the children’s puppets Punch and Judy, whose repertoire included wife beating, baby squashing, and murder.
The puppet shows became a staple in England during the late 1600s. The plot line generally followed the same theme: Something angered Punch and he would go on a killing spree, murdering everyone with his “slapstick.” Usually Punch would kill his child, then his hysterical wife, Judy, then any authority figure — policeman, doctor, concerned citizen — who came to investigate. He would laugh and say "That's the way to do it!" after each killing.
It’s pretty messed up, but the Brits still aren’t tired of Punch and Judy after nearly 400 years.
4. Wreak Havoc
“To wreak havoc” means to create chaos and refers to a whole variety of behaviors. But in its original usage, havoc referred to theft, murder, and rape.
Havoc was an Anglo-Norman battlefield cry that meant soldiers could bring unlimited slaughter, destruction, and plunder upon the land. Under the reign of Richard II, in the 14th century, the cry was outlawed, and those who raised or answered it were sentenced to beheading.
5. Meeting A Deadline
Today, having to “meet a deadline” might evoke dread, but that's nothing compared to the original meaning of the phrase.
The “dead-line” was the term for a literal line at Andersonville Prison, a Confederate prison for Union soldiers during the Civil War. The prison, which existed for only 14 months, was built to accommodate a maximum of 10,000 people in a stockade surrounded by tall pine logs.
Within that compound was another fence surrounding the prisoners that was called the "dead-line." It was built 20 feet away from the surrounding walls to stop anyone from climbing over or tunneling under, and sentries were posted in pigeon roosts to shoot any prisoner who crossed or touched the fence.
To make matters worse, there was massive overcrowding, causing nearly a third of all the prisoners who were sent there to die from poor sanitation, malnutrition, disease, overcrowding, and exposure to the elements.
6. A Blockbuster
Today, a “blockbuster” is a massive commercial hit. But the term used to refer to actual "block busters" — bombs that blew up streets during World War II.
British block-buster bombs, or “cookies,” used by the British Royal Air Force were basically huge cylinders (some 4,000 pounds or larger) filled with explosives that could cause massive damage to buildings.
The term took an entertainment tilt almost 10 years after the brutal war, in 1957.
7. Bulldozer
“To bulldoze” someone means to bully or coerce them. And while this isn’t the nicest phrase, it pales in comparison to its origins.
An iteration of the phrase first appeared in 1876. “Bull dose” meant to beat someone in an extremely cruel and brutal way, or to give a “dose” of lashing and whipping like one would whip a bull.
The term was quickly appropriated for racists who violently terrorized African-Americans after the Civil War in the South, particularly Southern Democrats who intimidated black voters from voting Republican during the chaotic 1876 U.S. presidential election. By 1880, bulldoze was being used as a verb.
When a machine was finally invented that used brute force to push over or through any obstacle, it was named a bulldozer.
*BONUS: Sinister
The word "sinister" also has an interesting past. It derives from the Latin word "sinister," which meant left or on the left side. In many languages — from Bavarian to Irish — the word for left-handed people also meant "crooked," "deficient," "weakest," and so on. In English, the word "left" comes from the Anglo-Saxon word "lyft," which means "weak" or "broken."
By the 15th century in England, left-handedness had evolved to mean "evil" and was sometimes seen as a mark of the devil. It was said that witches used their left hands to curse their marks.
Because of its dark meaning, left-handed people were forced to switch hands to avoid the stigma. Of course today, most cultures acknowledge that left-handed people are no more sinister than the rest of us, and in fact some of the world's greatest thinkers have been left-handed, like Leonardo da Vinci and Benjamin Franklin
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Durable Power of Attorney
If you have any assets or some stuff best to sign a Durable Power of Attorney (I already did the medical Power of Attorney) I guess this is the last thing I have to do for my current partner.
_______________________________
[NAME]
Signed in the presence of:
_______________________________
[NAME], Witness
_______________________________
[NAME], Witness
County of ________________
On [DATE], [NAME OF GRANTOR] appeared before me and proved to my satisfaction that [he/she] is the person whose name is subscribed to this Durable Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.
____________________________________
[Notary's Name]
Notary Public, [COUNTY, STATE]
My commission expires ______________.
General Durable Power of Attorney
Effective Upon Execution
I, [Name] a [married / unmarried][man / woman] who resides at [address, city, county, state], designate [Attorney-In-Fact’s Name] as my attorney in fact (the agent) to act for me, if I should become disabled or legally incapacitated. This document shall become effective upon the date of my disability or legal incapacity and shall not otherwise be affected by my disability or legal incapacity.- Authority to Act. This power of attorney is effective upon
my disability or legal incapacity. My agent is authorized to act as indicated
below in my name, place and stead in any way which I myself could do if I were
personally present, to the full extent that I am permitted by law to act through
an agent.
- Powers of Agent. The Agent shall have the full power and
authority to manage and conduct all of my affairs, and to exercise my legal
rights and powers, including those rights and powers that I may acquire in the
future, including the following:
- Collect and Manage. To collect, hold, maintain, improve, invest, lease, or
otherwise manage any or all of my real or personal property or any interest
therein;
- Buy and Sell. To purchase, sell, mortgage, grant options, or otherwise deal
in any way in any real property or personal property, tangible or intangible, or
any interest therein, upon such terms as the Agent considers proper, including
the power to buy United States Treasury Bonds that may be redeemed at par to pay
federal estate tax and to sell or transfer Treasury securities;
- Borrow. To borrow money, to execute promissory notes for borrowed money, and
to secure any obligation by mortgage or pledge.
- Business and Banking. To conduct and participate in any kind of lawful
business of any nature or kind, including the right to sign partnership
agreements, continue, reorganize, merge, consolidate, recapitalize, close,
liquidate, sell, or dissolve any business and to vote stock, including the
exercise of any stock options and the carrying out of any buy sell agreement; to
receive and endorse checks and other negotiable paper, deposit and withdraw
funds (by check or withdrawal slips) that I now have on deposit or to which I
may be entitled in the future in or from any bank, savings and loan, or other
institution;
- Tax Returns and Reports. To prepare, sign, and file separate or joint
income, gift, and other tax returns and other governmental reports and
documents; to consent to any gift; to file any claim for tax refund; and to
represent me in all matters before the Internal Revenue Service;
- Safe Deposit Boxes. To have access to any safety deposit box registered in
my name alone or jointly with others, and to remove any property or papers
located therein;
- Proxy Rights. To act as my agent or proxy for any stocks, bonds, shares, or
other investments, rights, or interests I may now or hereafter hold;
- Legal and Administrative Proceedings. To engage in any administrative or
legal proceedings or lawsuits in connection with any matter herein;
- Transfers in Trust. To transfer any interest I may have in property, whether
real or personal, tangible or intangible, to the trustee of any trust that I
have created for my benefit;
- Delegation of Authority. To engage and dismiss agents, counsel, and
employees, in connection with any matter, upon such terms as my agent
determines;
- Other Matters.
_______________________________________________________
- Collect and Manage. To collect, hold, maintain, improve, invest, lease, or
otherwise manage any or all of my real or personal property or any interest
therein;
- Restrictions on Agent’s Powers. Regardless of the above statements, my agent:
- Cannot execute a will, a codicil, or any will substitute on my
behalf;
- Cannot change the beneficiary on any life insurance policy that I
own;
- Cannot make gifts on my behalf;
- Cannot exercise any powers that would cause assets of mine to be considered
taxable to my agent or to my agent’s estate for purposes of any income, estate,
or inheritance tax; and
- Cannot contravene any medical power of attorney I have executed whether
prior or subsequent to the execution of this Power of Attorney.
- Durability. The Agent shall be under no duty to act on my
behalf and shall incur no liability to me or to my estate for failing to take
any action under this power of attorney before receiving written notice from two
licensed physicians that, because of either disability or incapacity, I am
unable to attend to financial matters, in which case the agent shall immediately
begin to act for me.
- Reliance by Third Parties. Third parties may rely upon the
representations of the Agent as to all matters regarding powers granted to the
Agent. No person who acts in reliance on the representations of the Agent or the
authority granted under this Power of Attorney shall incur any liability to me
or to my estate for permitting the Agent to exercise any power prior to actual
knowledge that the Power of Attorney has been revoked or terminated by operation
of law or otherwise.
- Indemnification of Agent. No agent named or substituted in
this power shall incur any liability to me for acting or refraining from acting
under this power, except for such agent’s own misconduct or
negligence.
- Original Counterparts. Photocopies of this signed Power of
Attorney shall be treated as original counterparts.
- Revocation. I hereby revoke any previous Power of Attorney
that I may have given to deal with my property and affairs as set forth
herein.
- Compensation. The Agent shall be reimbursed for reasonable
expenses incurred while acting as Agent and may receive reasonable compensation
for acting as Agent.
- Substitute Agent. If [NAME] is, at any time, unable or
unwilling to act, I then appoint [NAME2], presently residing at [ADDRESS] as my
Agent to serve with the same powers.
- Appointment of Guardian or Conservator. In the event that a
court decides that it is necessary to appoint a guardian or conservator for me,
I hereby nominate [Name], presently residing at [Address], to be considered by
the court for appointment to serve as my guardian or conservator, or in any
similar representative capacity.
- Choice of Law. All questions concerning the validity and construction of this Durable Power of Attorney shall be determined under the laws of [State Name].
_______________________________
[NAME]
Signed in the presence of:
_______________________________
[NAME], Witness
_______________________________
[NAME], Witness
Notarization
State of ________________County of ________________
On [DATE], [NAME OF GRANTOR] appeared before me and proved to my satisfaction that [he/she] is the person whose name is subscribed to this Durable Power of Attorney, and acknowledged the due execution of the foregoing instrument.
____________________________________
[Notary's Name]
Notary Public, [COUNTY, STATE]
My commission expires ______________.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
My Pre-op Visit was all about releasing the surgeon of all liability and getting the shape just right
Well my Pre-op appointment was like this:
XX and I went again to see the doctor (Plastic Surgeon). First I sat down with the really serious
skinny looking nurse. And she told me
that I need 3 prescriptions but the doctor might add a antibiotic post and he did when he showed. She told me about the special bra that I have
to buy and have at my first meeting with the doctor after the surgery that
button at the front. She gave me all the instruction and detail for
before explained the drains or tubes and
how I need to log the fluid daily and showed me how it open and close, plus she
explained that I will have those drains in my body for 2- 4 weeks. Then comes doctor Steve – dressed to kill –
he really dress up.
Again I went through all the measurements, all done in centimeters Hooray for the European metric system! Where my chest will be how far out how far
in, how high and no more low jingling. Moving up at least 5 to 9 cm it sounds
like good art work to me. The doctor
explained the slicing options to me he can do a w -cut and a line below; or just the
oval cut over the center of the breast.
The pro's and cons: The oval heals fast and ensure
good blood supply , the w – cut is slower healing and the risk of bad
blood supply and they have to redo the
surgery. I chose the W –cut. The w – cut give you higher boobs because it
adds in a tuck and more possibilities for cleavage, with or without the
bra.
Plus I chose the eight of each now
and guessing 550 and initial fill of about 350.
I explained to him that I want
high good looking cleavage and size able breast.
He said I can give you that only because you are a non-smoker and I have
no idea what that have to do with it. Since I have to go through the pain I want to
look awesome not just great. We
discussed the implants placement and their shape and height. Since I am done in Cedar Park he will only
see me twice and Dr. B will be the one to release me on Thursday.
At the end of the visit we paid the $664 .
Free Vacation for any working mom with breast cancer in Durango Colorado
Anna's Journey - Nominee Form
Anna's Journey
"Anna’s Journey” is not a traditional non-profit organization. “Anna’s Journey” started in July 2014 in honor of Anna K. Leon who was diagnosed with cancer on May 18, 2014 and is currently undergoing treatment. Anna is a working mom with four children who is living a full life but fighting breast cancer.
As a family they started to seek out means to give back to other women who find themselves in a similar situation in order to bring HOPE. “Anna’s Journey” wishes to match one working mom who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, to the gift of a FREE week of Resort vacation in Colorado. Their goal is to Help Other People Excel (HOPE) and trust that a white Christmas in Durango in 2014 will help doing that.
Christmas was picked to remind you that Christ was born on Christmas day as our HOPE for a future. For Anna on her journey, hope meant; a meeting with Jesus. Anna is derived from 'Hannah'. The name means 'grace' or 'favor'. She is identified as the wife of Phan'u-el. Phan'u-el means 'face of God' since Anna will be among the first to recognize the face of God when she sees the infant Jesus. Phan'u-el, her husband, was from the tribe of Asher, one of the northern tribes from the so-called ten lost tribes of Israel.
“Anna’s Journey” strives to bring you the message of hope, love and peace and wants to remind you that meeting Jesus is really all that matters.
John. 3: 16 "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
Instructions to nominate a friend or yourself, can be found on the form below. Next year we will post the successful nominees picture with their short story.
Nomination Form
Due to the volume of requests, we simply can't reply to every wish. Only one nominee will annually receive a free week of accommodation at Wyndham Durango.
- A Wyndham Timeshare Resort in Colorado -
“Anna’s Journey” is not a traditional non-profit organization. “Anna’s Journey” receives the sponsorship for this Vacation Resort stay from a private business individual who wishes to stay anonymous.
Once a nominee is selected, (must be 21 years or older and have a credit card to check in with), she will be notified by e-mail & receive her Vacation Guest Certificate which will be used to Check In with. The selected nominee will personally be responsible for any and all vacation related expenses including but not limited to transportation, food and entertainment during their stay.
The SELECTED NOMINEE will receive ONE week of accommodation in a One Bedroom Unit
(sleeps up to 4), with a small kitchen and a Pull-Out Sofa in the living room area.
Name:____________________________________________ Date of Application________________________
First Last
Home Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Telephone #: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Home Cellular Other
Email address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Your relationship to nominee:_______________________________________________________________________
Contact Information for the nominee
Name___________________________________________________________________________________________
First Last
Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Telephone #: _____________________________________________________________________________________
Home Cellular Other
Email address: __________________________________________________________
Occupation of Nominee: _______________________________________________________Current age: ____________
Marital status: □ Single □ Married □ Separated □ Divorced □ Widowed □ Other
Race/Ethnicity: □ White/Non-Hispanic □ Hispanic/Latino □ Black/African American □ Asian
□ American Indian/Alaska Native □ Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander □ Other
Citizenship: □ US Citizen □ Permanent Resident □ Other
Number of children and ages: (1) ________ (2) ________ (3) _________(4) _________
Date of Initial Diagnosis: ____________
Copy of Dr’s confirmation letter included: _______(Y) _______(N)
Stage of Breast Cancer at Initial Diagnosis: _______________ Current Stage: ________________
Check with a yes
___ I hereby commit to provide 2 photographs to be used on Anna K. Leon’s website for the purpose of showing my vacation -
one of me individually and one of me enjoying a fun vacation activity with my family or friends.
one of me individually and one of me enjoying a fun vacation activity with my family or friends.
___ I commit to write a short paragraph (consisting of 75 – 100 words), describing what this vacation meant to me.
Medical Journey and why I (nominee) deserve this vacation stay:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
General Info:
Fact: Today, many honest hardworking American families struggle to make ends meet. Some, through no fault of their own, find themselves in serious financial trouble and never take the time out to relax and just put their feet up for a much needed vacation. Many of these hardworking families include moms with breast cancer.
The motive behind this gift is to allow one woman per year to enjoy a “White Christmas” vacation in Durango, Colorado.
This is a gift to the selected nominee of ONE WEEK Resort vacation to be enjoyed during Christmas. Please check the website for Durango Resort info & directions: (https://www.wyndhamvacationresorts.com/ffr/resort/details.do?id=0042)
Please read and follow the Nomination Instructions stated below:
Print out this entire Nomination Form
Complete Nomination Form by hand
Scan and email Nomination Form to: annakleon2014@gmail.com
We will only receive nominations until the October 1, 2014 midnight.
The successful nominee will be notified by email on or before October 15, 2014
We ultimately HOPE that this will act as a small catalyst and inspire other people to do similar acts of kindness.
We truly rely on your honesty and integrity - a fraudulent request/ nomination will take this opportunity away from a deserving individual who legitimately qualifies for the assistance.
CHECK-IN/CHECK -OUT PROCEDURE:
At check in, Wyndham (the resort) will require a credit card imprint to cover any negligent damage and/or personal charges which you may incur during your stay. Please note - Wyndham will only issue guest certificates and allow check in to persons age 21 and older.
1. Check-In. Check-in time is at 4pm on Sunday December 21, 2014. No early check-ins.
2. Check-Out. Check-out time is at 10am on Sunday December 28, 2014. Late check-outs will result in a late check-out fee be charged to the guest’s credit card held on file at the resort.
Use of Premises: Vacationers will comply with all local laws, ordinances and community rules regarding the use of the premises. Vacationers will comply with all Wyndham Durango Resort’s set rules.
How did you hear about us? □ Family Member □ Friend X Physician/Nurse/Social Worker
□ Our brochure □ Internet (e.g., Google, Facebook, etc.) □ News Media (magazine, newspaper, radio, TV) □ Other
Our Mission
This is the mission the of Anna’s journey is to bring hope and remind you the ultimate hope lays in meeting Jesus.. Hope to help women LIVE to the fullest and bring back the fun!
Ultimately, the hope is that this will act as a catalyst and inspire other people to do similar acts of kindness, or donate a vacation that can be given to others, or just to donate towards this cause. You can contact :AnnaKLeon2014@gmail.com
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