Gretchen, Cindy, Tina (me) and Jane on November 27, 2009 at Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach FL.If you have cancer, have someone you love that has cancer, have a history of cancer in your family, want to know what to do if you are diagnosed with cancer, or just want to be educated on how NOT to get cancer, then this 2 hour DVD is for you....
Healing Cancer From Inside Out by Mike Anderson.
Wow.
Also, The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health
is a must read....
Thanks to Linda for sharing this with me...
This is Riley and I at the "Mom Prom" on 10/18/2009!
A dear friend, Patty L, sent me the following in an email - I LOVE IT!! So much so, that I am posting it here for you to read as well. It is lengthy, but so wonderful in its wisdom. Enjoy.
Written By Regina Brett, 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends & parents will. Stay in touch.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
12. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye.
16. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
17. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
18. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
19. It's never too late to have a happy childhood. The 2nd one is up to you & no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.
24. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words ''In 5 years, will this matter?".
26. Always choose life.
27. Forgive everyone everything
.28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
31. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.32. Believe in miracles.
33. People love you because of who you are.
34. Don't audit life. Show up & make the most of it now.
35. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
36. Your children get only one childhood.
37. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
38. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
39. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
40. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
41. The best is yet to come.
42. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up & show up.
43. Yield.
44. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift."
Thanks Regina for your wisdom and insight!
Note: Not sure where/what #45 is/was!
Where does your inspiration come from? Books, movies, teleseminars, co-workers, daydreaming, your child(ren), a world leader, the sky, the ocean, the internet, your own mind....
And...is it enough?
Tonya and Tina
Anyway, this post really wasn't intended to promote Tonya (although I love her), but rather to say, that we must keep tweaking our lifestyle to support our bodies/minds in achieving and maintaining superior health and vibrancy! Get the glow baby!
Hugs, Tina
xoxo
Wa-la! Gorgeous, if I do say so myself!
Surprisingly, this clean-out was more far reaching than just the obvious in the actual kitchen....it is very uplifting on many other levels....rather an addictive feeling, I must say!
Hello all you Wellness Warriors!
I have been asked quite frequently lately what a "regular days menu" looks like for me. I am honored at your requests and thank you so much for the lovely comments/emails I have been receiving lately. You are all very special for sharing/reaching out and I am very glad to share what I know works for me with you. I am thrilled to say that I am in excellent health and have been cancer free for over 2 years. See my earlier post here about some of the other changes I have incorporated into my new lifestyle (some of these have been tweaked a bit). I have never felt better in my life. Wellness is my daily goal in all that I do. It can be for you too - whether you are a cancer cowgirl/boy or not! Shouldn't all of us have the wellness goal to be healthy and happy for as long as possible?! I say YES!
Please remember that this is a typical day for me right now (warm weather). Also note that most, if not all, of what I eat is organic. See bottom of this post for more information about pesticides and the link to cancer and other health issues.
Morning:
Upon rising:
32 oz water with juice of 1 lemon / 1 tsp of MSM powder
4-6 oz wheatgrass (Sweet Wheat)
I take my supplements with my water - DIM, Calcium/Magnesium, B-Complex
Green smoothie in the a.m. - this concoction varies, but overall here is what it looks like lately:
Okay, so what do you think about this face painting design for tomorrow's 5K race? I thought I might as well combine the two activities I am currently involved in, right? So, here is a design I came up with yesterday - enjoy!
This one.....
Or this one, which is kinda like the one right above, but since no hat, there is more embellishment on forehead. Also, some additional eye detail.
Hi friends and family!
As you know, the Komen Global Race for the Cure is the only "pink" fundraising I personally do for breast cancer support. The Komen organization simply does too many good things for so many people in our area - and beyond - and I feel it is very important.
Up to 75 percent of the money raised by the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure stays in the D.C. area to fund screening, treatment and education programs through the National Capital Area Grant Program. The remaining dollars support the Global Promise Fund, reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest.
If you would like to support me, please visit my page here. Any donation amount is appreciated.
As you may recall, I walked just 5 weeks after my surgery in 2007 and then ran it in 2008. As info, this year will be a run/walk. Sending hugs to each and every one of you and thanks for supporting me for the 3rd year as a survivor (5th year as a participant).
Hugs, Tina
The Face and Body International Convention in Orlando in May 2009 was amazing. I met lots of wonderful and talented people and had my creativity sparked! Wow! Check me out! I was painted by Nick Wolfe of the Wolfe Brothers, Evil Twin FX.
Hi there,
Just a quick note to say hello and to share my newest crazy interest ~ FACE PAINTING! I started a few weeks ago - before Riley's birthday - and really feel a connection with it. So, in my usual form, I have a couple classes set up in May to learn more. I am anxious to see where this journey will take me! With my entertainment background in dancing and at Disney, I know this has a side to it that I have always found so interesting... performing, being creative, and being "on stage". So, it may just be something I do for fun and on occasion or.... ya just never know!
Hugs, Tina
Hello to all my wonderful friends and family,
This year has been so remarkably busy and full of new experiences for me that updating my blog has taken a backseat, and for this I apologize. I have been deciding how to break up all the wonderful things I would like to share and am rather struggling with it. I want to keep my personal "tinainthepink" cancer blog for those who follow it for cancer inspiration, and yet I want to blog about current things I am involved with like raw food, yoga, reading the Tao Te Ching, organizing parties/events....I think that I have come up with a solution. I will attempt to post once a week on this blog with something that is either personal (photos, etc) or health related. I will also be putting more energy in getting my "other" site live. I have been attending lots of classes and reading lots of material in anticipation of getting this site up and running, so I am looking forward to making that happen. Stick with me through this bumpy part! I have also posted some new pics for your viewing pleasure (remember, these are the "personal" photos that so many of you have come to expect and request), so be sure to check them out!
Hugs, Tina
Big Ouchie!
But, it's all good!
A MUST VIEW!
This is Riley's message about exercise and why it is important. This was totally from his heart and unrehearsed...love it!
Riley is my 5 year old son.
Riley on New Year's Day...one cool dude.
Carolyn, Me, Lisa and Debbie at January 2009 Bunco! 
The Whole Crew! By the way, the theme was "Wild Animals"!
More evidence that broccoli is good for you - click here for a December 2008 article from Science Daily.
If you are wanting to prevent cancer, or are battling cancer then you will want to take a moment to read this article.
The Science Daily site has a lot more great article to check out, here is another great one about broccoli and cancer prevention.
To Your Health!
Tina
Here is a recent post from one Fabulous Gal, Jane, and I wanted to share it here. This is "all hers" and I thought some of you would really enjoy it and definitely get some benefit from it. She has given me permission to reprint it here:
Here is how I start my day everyday..... (from juicefeasting.com)
Once your feet hit the floor, the first thing you should be looking for (other than the toilet if you need to pee) is WATER.
Start every day with one quart of water with 1/2 lemon squeezed in, and between 1/2 tsp and 2 Tablespoons of MSM powder, depending on what your tolerance is (the way to know is by taste and whether you get the runs... MSM has no toxicity level, however, so there are no worries other than the runs...)
Why water? We are 90% water when we are born, and by the time most of us die, we are about 50-60% water. As we dehydrate, our tissues become toxic and stiffen. Nutrients are not properly assimilated, and toxic matter does not leave our cells and lymphatic fluid in a timely manner. Our blood thickens. Brain function is compromised. Do you know what a hangover is? Dehydration. Most westerners are dehydrated every day of their lives, waking up agitated and groggy, and thinking that another dehydrating agent, coffee, is going to get them going. It will only kick you further down. Water is your best energizer in the morning, and that is why we are training you now to develop as a life practice drinking 1 quart of water each morning. Drinking water will wake up your mind, hydrate your tissues (reducing chronic pain), and some water will go down to your bowel to help you eliminate the waste matter accumulated during the night, so that you do not carry it around during the day and re-assimilate old fecal material back into your system, giving you more problems... This is something you will learn much more about on Days 33 and 34 of the Juice Feasting Program.
Now, in that quart of water you are adding another hydrator, lemon juice. Citrus is a hydrogen concentrator, and the element hydrogen hydrates. Lemon is also fairly high in Vitamin C, and that brings us to our next morning water element, MSM.
MSM is a sulfur compound, and sulfur is the third most prevalent mineral in the body. It just so happens that MSM breaks up scar tissue, reduces inflammation better than any anti-inflammatory drug out there, and has no side effects (other than the runs if you take more than your body knows how to use). A therapeutic amount of MSM is over 3 Tablespoons a day, but for most of us, the body will need to learn how to use MSM before we can reach that amount.
MSM is potentiated, or made more bioavailable (and therefore effective) in your body, when combined with Vitamin C. Also, the lemon in your water will soften the taste of the MSM, which will take a few days to get used to. Just start with a low amount as mentioned above, and move up as your body and tastebuds adjust.
This is a life practice that you are developing: 1 Quart of water, 1/2 Lemon, and 1 Tablespoon of MSM.
Thanks Jane ~ Good Stuff!
The Crew!
The Girls!
The Gang at Rappahannock Winery!
The Girls at Rappanhannock!
Jack and Tina at Barrel Oak Winery - Love this fireplace!
The Girls at Marterella Winery with the owner!
ps - here was our ride!
Steph and Tina - I won the Door Prize (Sun Fire Salt)!
Fabulous Produce!
Eve with her wonderful presentation!
Riley in his astronaut costume jump, jump, jumping!
Riley Trick-or-Treating at Papa George and Ms. Sarah's house! 
Riley posing with Papa George!
Count Jack and Countess Tina
Scary Count Jack
My superb entree - wow! And the dessert was wonderful!
The scary crew for sure - Tina, Chris, Lisa and Jack!
The Guys in the Girl's Hats!
Ms. Lisa
Ms. Debbie
Ms. Tina (me!)
The Buffet! (my raw spaghetti is in cooler!)
The Girls!
The Horses! (yes, we were on the rail!)
Teresa and Chris!
The Judge and Rob!
As a participant in the Blog Action Day 2008, I am submitting information with regard to the worldwide topic of poverty. The intent is to make this topic relevant to your particular blog. Everyone in the world participating in this event will be posting something that has to do with poverty on this same day, October 15, 2008. Since my blog deals with breast cancer, I thought it would be helpful to pass along information on low-cost or free mammograms. In addition to this information, I am also sharing a particularly helpful list that I ask each of you to check out - 88 Ways to DO Something About Poverty Right Now.
Now for the list of low-cost or free mammograms:
Contact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at (888) 842-6355 or visit their Web site at http://www.cdc.gov/. Appointments for free and low-cost mammograms is limited, so it is best to make your appointments early in the year.
- excerpt from wiki.answers.com
If you do not have health insurance...
· Call your local chapter of the American Cancer Society ("ACS" number in your phone book) or the national toll-free number, 1-800-ACS-2345. The ACS will be able to tell you about any low-cost or free mammography programs offering screening to women unable to pay for it themselves.
· Call your State Department of Health (number in your phone book). Every state now has a Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This program offers screening to qualifying women unable to pay for it themselves.
· Call the YWCA's ENCOREplus Program for access to low-cost or free mammograms. To find which YWCA facilities offer this service and if you are eligible, call 1-800-95EPLUS or your local YWCA.
· Call the National Cancer Institute at 1-800-4-CANCER for the names of FDA-certified, accredited mammography facilities in your area. If you explain your financial situation, some mammography facilities are willing to work out a lower fee or payment schedule that will make the test more affordable. Ask the facility if they are willing to discuss these options with you.
· October of each year is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and many mammography facilities offer special fees and extended hours during this month. If you are unable to schedule a mammogram another time of year, you may wish to call in September to reserve an appointment.
- excerpt from http://www.breasthealthonline.org/
Peace and abundance to us all, Tina
This is me getting ready to leave the Anchorage Airport - yes, it is snowing! This picture looks surprising similar to the previous post from last January!
Well, this is me in my new t-shirt from One Lucky Duck (NY Establishment) at The Chaco Canyon Restaurant in Seattle. They have delicious food both for the raw foodist and not! Yummy stuff - ate 3 meals from here and 2 desserts from here!! 
I am asking increasingly more what I eat and/or what products I use. After sending an email that was rather lengthy, I decided to simply post it here for any and all to peruse.
I use Dr. Bronners liquid soap in shower and pure organic coconut oil (food section) for afterwards as lotion. Sometimes I may use organic Sesame Oil.
I use Burt's Bees peppermint face soap.
I use Giovanni organic shampoo, conditioner and hair spray.
I use Crystal deodorant (roll-on, pink lid).
For face makeup, I use a brand called Real Purity for all face products - makeup and face lotion. I really like it and I like getting their little one dollar samples to try out. That is how I bought everything - trying a sample first. Once in a while I will use Logona or Burt's Bee lip stuff.
I use Seventh Generation detergent for laundry. I also use their dish soap and dishwasher liquid.
I use some of Mrs. Meyers cleaning products and a couple of Method products (wood floor stuff).
No candles anymore - other than an occasional tea candle. No bug spray, no air fresheners, no perfumes in house.
Bamboo cutting board and knife that is used exclusively for vegan products.
All organic fruit, veggies, seeds and nuts. All organic products period. All vegan.
Nothing out of a can. Nothing microwaved.
No wheat. No sugar. No sodas. No packaged/processed food with man-made ingredients. No caffeine. No heating/cooking of food at all.
No drugs. At all. No pain relievers, no aspirin. No nothing. THAT is another big reason I eat the way I do. I no longer suffer from sinus headaches (had severe ones on a weekly/daily basis). I no longer suffer from cramps. It is amazing.
Filtered water only. No plastic water bottles at all - filtered water from fridge into SIGG container. At work, I will obtain my water from the large water cooler containers.
Limit plastic as much as possible - I have bought a lot of glass containers. Even for work, I take almost exclusively glass.
Besides water, the first thing I intake every morning is an 8 oz wheatgrass drink (Sheldon Farms freeze dried organic).
Next, I drink a green smoothie every morning which includes:
1 green leafy item (large handful of spinach or 5-6 kale leaves generally)
1 cucumber if I have one
1 banana
1 citrus (usually orange that I just cut skin off of and leave as much pith as possible)
1 frozen dark berry (blueberry, strawberry, cherry, blackberry, raspberry) or a combination - usually 1/2 - 1 cup or so
Tbs flax oil
3 Tbs hemp seeds
1 tsp spirulina
Sometimes I add a Tbsp coconut butter and/or 1-2 Tbsp brown rice protein powder (only rice product I intake)
If it tastes too green, add more water, a bit of lemon juice, or more cucumber
On some workdays, I just started eating organic oatmeal with 2 Tbsp of ground flaxseed, with a few raisins and walnuts. I have experimented with other supplemental items in it, but am paring it down to just flaxseed, raisins and walnuts,
Lunch is generally either a salad, veggie wrap (either in romaine leaf or Ezekiel sprouted wrap), or sunflower seed pate with veggies or wrap.
After workout, I try to have a shake with a banana, water, agave syrup and 1 Tbsp of brown rice protein powder (only rice product I intake)
Snacks are either fruit or veggie - try to have it with a protein source (nuts, seeds, nut butter).
Dinner is generally a salad, blended soup, or zucchini "pasta" with spaghetti sauce.
I try to have at least one cup of organic non-caff green tea each day.
I try not to eat anything after 6pm, but that often slips past just a bit.
Water, water, water.
Strength training 3-4 times a week.
Cardio 3-5 times a week.
I know to some this may all sound difficult or stringent, but I am addicted to wellness so I find all of this a no-brainer!!
I have said it often and will repeat it here - if you were given a "magic pill" to feel, think and look better, wouldn't you take it? If the "magic pill" was simply just eating and drinking what your body needs and craves anyway doesn't that sound pretty easy? It really is.
Just take one day at a time and try it. Add a little more whole foods to your life each day.
You can do it. You will love it.
Eat your veggies baby!
Tina
Well, another milestone! I passed my one year anniversary of the implant surgery - surgery #2. Wow, I cannot believe how fast this year went by - so, so amazing. Big love to you all!
I just finished watching StandUp2Cancer - very inspiring. I have put a link to the right if you would like to learn more and how you can support it.
Riley started kindergarten on Tuesday and is loving it. He isn't loving not having a nap and was pretty much exhausted each night this week. He looks so grown-up and so sweet. Love it!
I have "upped" my exercise and eating habits this past week, but feel much more stressed about work and related events than I should. I can physically feel the stress in my body...gotta focus on releasing the stress better/more than I have been.
Lastly, still no home pc. That is why updates - and photos - have dried up considerably of late. But, be patient!
I had x-rays taken last week to take a look at my left hip joint since it has been causing me pain since I "trained" for the Komen Race for the Cure 5K in May 2008. Due to the chronic nature of this discomfort (which varies at times to mildly annoying to real zingers), they opted for an x-ray to look for arthritis, avascular somethin', somethin', or cancer. Breast cancer.
Good news was that the films were normal! Yippee! However, they want to do a bone scan (tomorrow) and gave me the option if I wanted to have it performed. Duh, of course I will. Well...I am all for it, except for the radioactive material they have to inject me with - how do you detox from that??!
Anyway, I have placed some links at right under Tina's Hot (Pink) Spots about bone scans and other medical tests/treatments - the top two links are new.
Be well,
Tina
It is a hard decision, but you should be proud of yourself for knowing to ask the question at all.
We all have a different path in life, both in wellness and in illness, yet we still can and do walk together. You must collect as much information as you can and make the best decision you can for yourself. Some will choose to do conventional medicine only, some prefer conventional and alternative, some only alternative...only you know what your commitment level is and what course you are comfortable with taking. Embrace your decision and do not second guess it. Ever.
This is another reminder that life is full of decisions and therefore inherent risks. The best part? You will be loved no matter what you decide to do.
Be well,
Tina
Artist - Riley, Age 5, July 2008
(actual photo from Friday night "at home" fireworks, thanks Brian!)
Another shot of same beach with me and Riley...
The Pruitt/Campbell Clan (minus Randy, Deana and Cindy)
Randy and Me
Jack and Riley at New Smyrna Beach
The Campbell family and Piglet!
Jack, Riley and me in dinosaur fossil pit at Animal Kingdom.
Buzz, Riley and Mommy at the Magic Kingdom
One of my favorites...this is Riley on the Haunted Mansion ride - he is literally smashed behind our arms on his own accord. Too cute...
Riley giving a thumbs up with his new astronaut friend!
Tina (me) and my Daddy - circa 1964
June 7th 2008 - This was the day of the National Race for the Cure in DC. What a fabulous (and quite warm!) day! I was part of the Postal Team at HQs and due to the wonderful support of friends and family was able to raise a total of $1375 for the event - thanks everyone!
A small group of friends, along with Jack and Riley, made the foggy trek into the nation's capitol for the 5K walk at 6am. As it turned out, Lisa, Chris and I ran the event and made it to the finish line in about 39 minutes. It was blazing by the time we finished due to the humidity.
Then, the staff in the Survivor's Tent asked me to participate in the "Best Costume" because of my t-shirt and guess what??!! I came in second place! What a hoot! I also had more pictures taken of my chest (and back) than I have ever had in my life...too funny. I handed out some little cards with my blog address, so if any of you lovely ladies are checking this out - hello to you!!!
So I have posted some photos for your viewing pleasure!
Check out Oprah's site for a great smoothie recipe that Dr. Oz makes for breakfast: Oprah With Dr. Oz's Green Smoothie. I have also posted an excerpt below.
This is the Oprah show that Kris Carr is part of also. Kris is the author of Crazy, Sexy Cancer and also of the documentary with the same name that airs on TLC. She is an awesome person who has had a tremendous impact on so many people. Check out my archive for September 2007 when I met her at her first book signing in VA!
An excerpt from 0prah.com:
"What's in Dr. Oz's green drink?
* 2 cups spinach
* 2 cups cucumber
* 1 head of celery
* 1/2 inch or teaspoon ginger root
* 1 bunch parsley
* 2 apples
* Juice of 1 lime
* Juice of 1/2 lemon
After everything is combined in a blender, this recipe makes 28 to 30 ounces—about three to four servings. Oprah takes a sip and is pleasantly surprised. "It's a glass of fresh," she says."
I love that - A Glass Of Fresh.
Happy Mother's Day to my Mom and all the other wonderful moms in the world. It is a big job and I just want to say thanks to my Mom for all the intangible gifts you have given - they really are the best!
Love and hugs,
Tina
Randy, Mommy, and Tina (me) circa 1964 I recently came across a recommendation for a book called I Am Grateful by Terces Engelhart and Orchid. Wow, what a great book and insight into the lifestyle of the abundant couple, Terces and Matthew. This book includes recipes from their San Francisco based cafes, along with lifestyle tidbits. I love the names of the dishes on their menu and in the book, such as "I Am Passionate", I Am Ravishing", and "I Am Grace". Isn't that fabulous? When you order your food in the restaurant you ask for them by this name and when your server brings them to you they proclaim as the are sitting down your desired dish that "You Are Passionate", "You Are Ravishing", and "You Are Grace". I love that.
Prior to the epiphany of the cafe concept, they came up with a board game called The Abounding River that, based on my reading, explores the mind/eye opening experience of how abundant we all really are. They also have a workbook to further encourage that way of thinking, and ultimately of living that lifestyle. The illustrations throughout the game, workbook,and their cafes are by artist Frank Riccio and are awesome. After developing the board game and book, the idea came to Terces and Matthew to open a cafe serving plant based foods that would continue to uplift and inspire, and from what I have seen, I think they have succeeded. It is uplifting to read about it all in their book and on their website: www.cafegratitude.com.
They have several awesome cafes in the San Francisco area, which just makes me want to go out there for a raw cuisine visit even more. My mouth waters as I read through the recipes - "I am Hoping" to be able to enjoy their abundance in the future. Thanks to two more people striving to make a positive impact in the world!
Okay, so Jack and I weren't able to go to NYC for the meetup with Kris Carr and the Crazy Sexy group this past weekend like I wanted - but I felt like we were there in spirit. We were completely bummed, but that is the way it turned out.
It is such a bummer to get laid off. What a contrast...in the same week I get a 25 year federal service pin* and Jack gets a severance package. Have a nice day.
All is good though. We went out to play tennis tonight, or should I say hit some balls around. I actually could hit a tennis ball. This is pretty big news. I have been working hard on my strength and I think it is paying off.
Hugs to all,
Tina
*What?! Can you believe that? And yes, I REALLY did start out as a teenager!
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Plastic straws made with petroleum are so yucky for the environment and potentially you, especially if you drink hot fluids from them. Please, if you do continue to use them STOP using them for hot stuff. Double yucky.
For alternatives, the following links are for "better" straws for you and the environment:
For biodegradable straws made from corn (only for cold drink) - these work great!:
Green Home
Green Earth Office Supply
World Centric
or for (very cool) Glass Straws that you can use for hot or cold:
Living Nutrition
Slurp it up!
Tina
A Present from Memaw
Riley and Patrick
Riley and Mommy putting the candles on the cake!
The following two photos were taken by Jonah's Mommy, Mia - very cool! 
Postal Stampede - 5K Walk on the National Mall
Random Thoughts I recently shared with Jack:
I think we get a taste of the meaning of life when we are faced with a situation of immediate and/or intense fear - diagnosis of suspicious lump, a catastrophe, etc ...it is that moment of pure clarity that has so much life vitality. If I could bottle that feeling it would be the most wonderful gift I could ever give to anyone. The goal would be to live with that feeling right in front of you as often as possible. I can only describe the clarity like this - for brief moments you give yourself to the universe, everything feels connected, and anything seems possible.
The majority of us move through life with mediocrity - that's not to say we are unhappy with our lives, but it is to say humans tend to only do what needs to be done instead of making our dreams possible.
- Tina (me), March 19, 2008
Hi all,
In case you didn't see me in the Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine, here is the link to the article about Me!
Tina in the Breast Cancer Wellness Magazine!
I am bringing this to everyone's attention because the lovely author and President of St. Conti Communications, Donna St. Jean Conti, was honored this month as a member of the team that produces the magazine. The Missouri Association of Publications (MAP) awarded the fall 2007 issue of Breast Cancer Wellness magazine the 2007 Dan Ranly Award for “Best Issue” in the consumer category.
The St. Conti Communications News Release says, "Breast Cancer Wellness is a division of ONE Health Institute, an IRS qualified 501(c)3 charitable nonprofit foundation (ONE Health Institute). The mission of Breast Cancer Wellness is to help empower the healing journeys of breast cancer patients and survivors by providing education and support how the mind, body and spirit affects the overall well-being of a person. Breast Cancer Wellness provides the only free magazine in the country for breast cancer patients and survivors that embraces holistic health and wellness."
The magazines link is: Breast Cancer Wellness.
Congratulations Donna!
Happy (early) St. Patty's Day!
Waking (late) on this glorious Sunday morning! My smoothie this morning was fresh young coconut water (right from the shell), 2 fresh organic mangoes, frozen organic strawberries and raspberries, 4 Tbs hemp protein powder, whole vanilla bean, and an organic banana! Yum, keeps me going for hours! Lunch was a superb kale salad with red peppers and pine nuts doused in lemon, olive oil, and sea salt (left over from the annual St Patty's Day party last night!) - yummy!
Yesterday was my "official" one year anniversary. I meant to get up to the jewelers and get a a new Pandora Charm for myself, but time got away from me...perhaps tomorrow!
Here's to another exceptionally green St. Patrick's Day to all!
Tina
Me and my baby (yes, he got his bangs cut tonight). We went on a field trip today to see the Butterfly Exhibit at the Smithsonian!Happy Friday All,
Well, I just had my one year appointment with the surgeon that gave me my diagnosis last year (Edmiston), and all is good. All is fabulous! In one week I will be technically be considered a "One Year Cancer Survivor"! Wow, I can't believe all this craziness started a whole year ago. Oh, the mountains we can climb. And it is amazing what you can see when you get closer to the top.
Love and green veggies!
Tina
ps - Interesting - she said with a smile that it was time to "get on with life", and I replied with a smile, "oh yea". But of course, I did "get on with life" beginning March 15, 2007. And the climb continues...
Wow, what a month this has been....cruise, surgery, work, reading, getting energized to make some life changes, reading, enjoying family life, making edit suggestions to 4-Hour Workweek book, joining up with a patient advocacy group, volunteering to be the webmaster of a non-profit group, working out, trying to find more time to whip up some new raw recipes, producing a 1000+ photo presentation....whew, the list goes on. I love it.
Stayin' raw (but are you eating your greens?),
Tina
What a great group shot of the Bunco Girls! I had to share it on this blog!
Some of the girls in Aruba! The boys were golfing!
Here is me with the artist, Jan Huckaby. I contacted her to set up our private art class! I will put her link at right under "Tina's Fun Places".
Here we are the budding artists with our Flamingos! While working on these masterpieces, we were the quietest we have ever been.....funny!
Here is my morning smoothie maker/angel! Thanks Ruth for taking care of me even with all the weird stares! Also, so glad you tasted it the last day and decided to make it your morning drink too!
This is Antonio from Portugal, my head waiter. Thanks to him I enjoyed raw cuisine nights 2-6 no matter where we ate on the boat!! I even met in person with the Sous Chef and was told that I was THE FIRST raw foodist they had experienced. The last two nights were superb. Also gazpacho and the green salad each night were yummy! Here I am with my raw California Rolls! I think they will remember me too. Thanks to my hubby for making sure I was taken care of too....it would have been a very different cruise experience without his love and perserverance.
Well, here is the cruise crew while aboard the cruise ship last week! What a fabulous time with tons of memories!! This is the first formal night - don't we look grand? We didn't even plan the all black thing (except the boys of course since they were in their tuxedos!). The ship did pretty good with my special diet needs - after the first day or so! More to come soon.
I hope you girls found my site and that you are okay that I posted this photo of us!
me and my sweetie - what more can i say? 
Here is the beach we were married on...Jack and I took a trip over to St John to check it out. We were just there a little over a year ago, but it always calls to us. We dream and look forward to our days in the islands...on a permanent basis!!
One of our balcony views in San Juan - WOW!
Jack on the "other" balcony - two WOWS!
Look closely (click on pic) - it's Santa poolside in Puerto Rico!
Went to Denver this week and ate at Organic Orbit in Boulder. YUMMY! They have a cooked menu and a raw menu - what a treat!!! Above is a picture of me out in front of the restaurant with Riley's "Baby Blue Bear" (that is the bear's name). 
I wish only the best for each and every one of you in the upcoming year. May you have exquisite health, hearty belly-laughs, and give yourself the opportunity (gift!) to learn something completely new this year. The year has started - you may begin!
Hug often and eat your veggies.
Love and blessings to all, Tina
The Campbell's enjoy a great afternoon at Reston Towne Center!
Which included a nice dinner at M&S Grille - all veggies for mommy, of course!
Daddy and Riley get some hugs in too!
We had a very nice day - we opened gifts, took photos, laughed, played games, went to Mass, and found a great place to hang out for a bit and enjoy each other's company. It was really what this day is all about. God Bless.
My raw, organic, vegan food journey has been rather amazing. Many people (imagine that) are taken aback by the concept of it, but I must admit there is a lot of curiosity. If folks ask, I am more than happy to talk about it...but I start with small increments to determine if they are really interested. It is a lot of overwhelming stuff and very difficult for some people to imagine, and I understand that. There are many resources to start a slow transition to this way of eating - or just to simply includes more fruits and veggies into anyone's diet! Every single one of us can benefit from more fresh, organic produce everyday - I wish for each of you to try adding a couple more servings in your life daily...
The food is amazing - I love the new gazpacho and mediterrean hummus I make. Also, some of the veggie wraps are awesome! I cannot begin to describe the energy and overall feeling I have after practicing this for almost 3 months. I am (still) not experiencing any headaches (used to have severe sinus issues 3-5 times a week), still have not had a single menstrual cramp, and only felt very tired for one day when I (guess) I came down with the flu that had those around me out (very ill) for 2-4 days. Everyday I know that I am feeding myself the best, most nutritious food available. My food is my healing medicine, my energy, and it is sooooo exciting!
I have recently found a new market here locally called My Organic Market, or MOM, which is incredible. They also price match, so guess what?? They are better than Whole Foods, or any of the little funky health food places I frequent. The closest one is actually not far from work (or from where I lived for 5 years) so I can make it there with some pre-planning.
Well, that's it for organic thought for now...Happy Holidays!!
To your health, Tina
Too funny is all I can say about this one! 
I like this photo for many reasons - Debbie's nails, adorable towel, etc - but note the clear skin and all natural make-up/personal products (and this "face" was about 16 hours old!). Eating raw, organic vegan foods has made such a big difference - you REALLY are what you eat!
My sweetie pie!
Food Shopping is now one of our regular family outings! We have been driving to various spots around Northern Virginia in search of whole, organic and "raw" foods. It is quite a fun journey!!
Here we just got home from finding my newest organic hot spot - it is called My Organic Market (MOM). I am very happy to find another awesome venue to feed myself and my family the best food offered to us. Riley was happy that chocolate chip cookies by Ian were one of our newest discoveries! What a smile that is!Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Hope your day was grand and that you made time to give thanks for all the blessings in your life.
As an 8 month survivor, I give thanks to all the wonderful people who have touched my life this year and I give hope to all who may follow me in this breast cancer maze. May you always look up, smile and continue with your walk of life.
Love to all - Tina
VITA-MIX!
We went to Costco last night and I got my Vita-mix machine! We used it tonight to make Cream of Cucumber soup. It was tasty....and very green!! The recipe was from Jennifer Cornbleet's (check out link at right) book from which I have made several dishes now and liked all of them. Of course, now that I have my Vita-mix, the food will be even better!! It was an early Christmas at the Campbell house!
Hi to all!
I am doing well and apologize for getting so behind on (all) my blogs! It has been a busy month and a half! I will go back and fill in some of Sept - Oct soon as I can. I have lots of fun pictures to share.
I am doing well and just read my April 16th entry where I speak of going to a more whole food approach with my eating. Well, as some of you may know, I am now eating only raw whole foods, or what is called a living foods diet, and am also a vegan. It is interesting to say the least - and a whole other world of cuisine!! Wow! There are many restaurants in CA and NY and I would love to go one of them soon! I feel like a million bucks and am enjoying the learning aspect of this way of eating.
The journey certainly continues.....
Another interesting point to share - I hit my catastrophic out of pocket expense limit with my insurance company... wooo-hoo! No more co-pays or anything the rest of the year! Not a bonus I wish on anyone, but hey, certainly something I can say is a celebration in this household! With some more PT, onc visit (possible PET scan), another surgery, and other misc items still left in 2007, it is good news!
Cheers to you all! T
I am feeling pretty good following last week's surgery and want to thank my "posse" (more on that in a sec) for once again feeding us during this recovery period. Your love and generousity are boundless and such a blessing for us. 
The Whole Ski Crew!
Bunnies Tina and Susan!
And Riley too! 
