Cheriz: My life with Cystic Fibrosis

Back to the 60s: Nope, I'm not in Hairspray again (I was in it in 2012- it was the most amazing theatre experience I've ever had...).  I seriously owe a lot to that cast, been two years (3 productions later) and still no experience can compare. Don't get me wrong all the my theatre productions (and casts) have been amazing, but Hairspray Cast went above and beyond to not just to welcome me, but to help me out. Read the two blogs I wrote all about that show and what they did for me right Here  and   Here , both blog entries describe the expereience and different aspects! Or you cand read all about theatre and the roller coaster it has been for me healthwise, by clicking the "theatre" label on the left hand side. If I'm not performing Hairspray again, then why do I have the song "Welcome to the 60s" in my head then.... Well firstly, it's a fabulous song If you haven't heard it, you must listen : But the real and even MORE EXCITING reaso...

My Life & All the Medical Drama: So much has been happening, but with my packing for the big move to Dekalb Area I haven't really been able to blog. So first of all. The walk has received a few more checks.. Our total is above $13,300. But we are expecting to pull in around $13,500! I'm so proud of the community and support we received (read about the CF Walk in my hometown here!) I can't wait to be done packing, for some reason when I'm packing up the apartment it just gets more messy box by box. Also I'm suprised we own over 300 movies! I had no idea, until I filled up 3 boxes with them. Guess it makes sense, Andrew and I are both movie fans. One reason why I really enjoyed working at Family Video.  Why is that past tense? Worked... well... Oh let the fun begin... I'm still healing from my stomach tube being taken out! If you missed that  read about the relationship I've had with my stomach tube here  and then read about how doc surprised me  wh...

I'm a Lab Rat! Yep, that's right I started a new clinical trial yesterday! I did one clinical trial from November of 2013 until last month and now I'm starting another one! I love everything about it (scroll down to read last weeks' post about why I do clinical trials). I was really excited to start this trial, its a new drug for me. My last trial consisted of me just doing meds/stuff I already do, this time I really felt more like a lab rat. Now, don't get me wrong, we aren't quite lab rats, these meds have gone through previous testing. Not that it matters much to me, I'd do it anyway. I've always been a little obsessed with experiments. Let's face it I was a Psychology Major and the classes I excelled at most were Statistical Reserach and Research Method classes, so yes.... you may call me a nerd. But I loved proving the importance of research through statistical analysis. I actually enjoy being involved in the clinical trials and reading the...

What I'm Doing: Well, life seems like it is pretty much back to normal now...Whew, the CF Walk in Princeton went well, I'm just filling out the "Thank You" envelopes I'm sending to our sponsors this week! I'm sooo beyond pleased with how the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk went in Princeton! I'm still in awe that we raised over $13,300 for CF Research! I enjoyed every bit of that day and can't wait for next year! Please  click here to read all about the WALK!  It was an amazing day! If you want to keep up to date about what else Cheriz's Supporters is doing to help cure CF or learn more about new advances being made in medicine for those with CF- "like" our  Facebook page here! So what else is going on in my life?  Now that the walk is over, I'm concentrating on getting everything packed up and ready for the move to Dekalb area! So excited to move, the area will be much better for me, less driving time, more time for focus...