InsaneJournal

But if you must know... I'm ::cough:: just past my late 30's. Straight. Single, no kids. Four nephews & four nieces, all of them gorgeous. Two budgies (parakeets). Have suffered from fairly severe depression my entire life (and I'm not afraid to talk about it, so ask away if you have questions). Implanted with a Vagus Nerve Stimulator in Feb. '06 for my treatment resistant depression. Turned the damned implant off in Oct. '06. Former pharmacy technician. Always wanted to go to medical school, but after being diagnosed with cancer at age 24 I came to the conclusion that I just wouldn't have the physical or emotional strength to get through it. I'm very into graphic arts and web design. I was raised in the Mormon church, and while my entire family is still active in it, I most definitely am not. Except for a couple of detours to New Mexico and Utah, I've lived in Northern California my entire life. And that's about it. Except for all the stuff listed in my interests section, of course. See? Just like I said. Boring.

A lot of my icons were made by me. The ones I didn't make are credited to the artist. Please respect my notes in the keywords of each icon I made that indicate whether I'm willing to share it or not, and whether you need to credit me. I do occasionally make icons where I don't care if I'm credited or not. Thanks.

I don't really have a friending policy, which basically means that everyone is welcome. That doesn't mean I'll automatically friend you back though. I really try to keep my f-list to a manageable size. But the majority of my posts are public anyway, so you won't be missing much if I don't friend you back. Really. Read the "About Me" section again. Booor-ing. ::nods::

beige & burgandy oral, head, & neck cancer

lavender general cancer awareness

pink breast cancer

grey brain cancer

black melanoma

blue prostate cancer

orchid testicular cancer

peach uterine cancer

The first ribbon is for me - I'm a thyroid cancer survivor. All the rest apply to close family or friends. Only one has died from it, and he endured 2 types - prostate, and finally brain, which is what killed him. Be aware of your body - what's normal for it and what isn't. See your doctor regularly. And if cancer runs in your family - like it does in mine - get checked even more often. Almost any cancer can be cured if caught early enough.

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