Fun stuff!

I thought we could use another fun little survey for those interested. This is a way for us to get to know eachother better as well as introduce new faces. If you don't like this survey or post, just ignore it. No need to start another fight please :)  

1. State your name, where you live, if you are dealing with cancer (what stage) or if you are a caretaker, or just looking for answers and friendships :)
2. If we were to walk into your closet, how would we describe your style?
3. What would be the 3 books and/or movies you would recommend to us?
4. Say something nice about the peron before you that answered this survey.
5. Describe yourself in one word that starts with an "s"

1. Deandra, Boulder CO. Stage 3C ovarian cancer
2. classic-chic with a little edge
3. It's not about the hair (book) The Red Tent (book) Amoros Perros (movie in subtitles)
4. That would be me - I would say I have a constant need to inspire, care and help people.
5. SASSY

[butterflytc]

1) Tc, Chicago Illinois, stage 3b/c ovca
2) casual comfort~ favorite store "Oh My Gauze"
3) books (anything I can get my hands on except harloquin romance) movies~ Terms of endearment, Lethal Weapon, Sleepless in Seattle
4) Brownie to me ~ strong, spirited, and loving family around her, a true fighter.
5) Serene

[rash196]

1. Rashmi, India, 3C OVCA recurrence
2. Distinct.
3. Samsara(movie), Seven Years in Tibet (movie), The Journey(book by Barandon Bays)
4. butterflytc is a sport.
5. spiritual

[TrudieC]

1.  Trudie, Ayr Ontario Canada, recent removal 16 cm cysts and now supporting others
2.  Business Casual - Coldwater Creek is my favourite - wish they would open stores in Canada
3.  the basics (cooking bible), Jodi Picoult books, the movie Crash
4.  rash196 is exotic.
5.  Sweet

[onniebay]

1.  Bonnie, North Carolina, unstaged ovca
2.  Casual  Old Navy
3.  Anything John Grisham  Movies (old)  No Way Out,  (recent) Notes on a Scandal
4.  Trudie is supportive
5.  Simple

[bohan54]

1.  Sharon, Windsor Ontario Canada, dx OVCA 3C May 2008
2.  Ecclectic
3.  movies - Sling Blade, books - Sophie's Choice, Water for Elephants
4.  Trudie is thoughtful and supportive
5.  sincere

[lvfrogs]

1.  Colleen, Florida, still waiting on answers, recent intestinal re-section surgery
2.  Organized, loves cowboy boots
3.  Books - Jennifer Crusie, Barbara Delinsky, Movies - While You Were Sleeping, Doc Hollywood
4.  I don't know Sharon personally, but have seen that she answers post with thoughtfulness, caring and concern
5.  Sweet

[Searching48507]

1.  Karen, Clarkston, Michigan (Caregiver for my mom with OVCA until she passed in May)
2.  Casual and comfy.
3.  The Big Chill, The Firm and any of the old Pink Panther movies (classic funny)
4.  lvfrogs is supportive and a fighter
5.  Spunky

[fungirl1011]

1.  Kasie, Indiana, ORS and cyst removed this Thursday
2.  Comfortable, stylish
3.  Books..any Karen Kingsburry book. Movie...Crimson Tide, Liar Liar, and Fast and Fruious
4.  Colleen is such a sweet person.  She is very supportive and is always there when you need her.  She has been a great friend to me!!
5.  Spiritual

[Jan214]

1.  Jan, Nashville, Tn  Stage 3C DX Oct 2006
2.  Classic styles with clean lines.
3.  1984, Brave New World, Somewhere in Time (movie)
4.  Colleen is compassionate, informative and she knows how to stand up for herself and others without pi$$ing people off.
5.  Strong

[Jan214]

Okay, a bunch of us were writing at the same time.  Well at least we all have a good opinion of Colleen.  LOL I don't know Kasie very well, but Gail says she is really sweet and from what I have seen that appears to be true.

[ChrisP2236]

1. Chris, Chattanooga TN  Stage 1C granulosa cell tumor ovca DX 4/06
2. Classic/traditional/a few trendy things
3.  Books - The Book Thief, Revenge of the Middle Aged Housewife
     Movie - Life is Beautiful
4.  Jan is caring, compassionate, intelligent and willing to share.
5.  Sincere

[Knotmeg]

1. Meghan, my mom has stave IV OVCA; here for answers and support
2. my style... classic with a few trendy pieces
3. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (book) , The Lovely Bones (book), Big Fish (movie)
4. Jan is imformative, supportive and strong
5. sincere

[Knotmeg]

Sorry ... Jan was last before me when I went to post...

[gma718]

1. Gia, Toms River New jersey...Ovarian cysts and Hysterectomy...here to offer support
2. my style....love black...simple style...classic..
3. Jackie collins books,VC Andrews Books,Any Comedy Movie
4. Meg is a wonderful daughter and caretaker
5. Sensitive

[JC145]

1.  Judy, Dunedin, Florida.  Stage IIIC ovarian cancer, June, 2006
2.  Classic sytle with a little whimsy.
3.  John Grisham books, Gone with the Wind, Historical fiction
4.  Gia & Chris are both caring and supportive
5.  Sincere & optimistic

[ireneo]

1. Irene, Portland, OR, have 2 friends with OVCA and am caregiver for my Dad.
2. Style - plain and earthy
3. The Little Prince, Wizard of Oz series and The Selfish Giant
4. I don't know Judy very well but in general the women here have generous, loving hearts.
5. Steady

[StillFighting]

1. Michelle, Oklahoma, if you are dealing with cancer (dont know or care the stage of it.)
2. comftorable
3. neither, get a psp there great for watching movies on while your having chemo, or biopsies done.
4. shes a caregiver, she's got it harder than those of us with the cancer. keep up the great work irene.
5. I'd say slutty but I never get any lol.

[Mags711]

1. Maggie, Lawrence, KS  ovarian cancer recurrence, diagnosed July 2007, 44 years old
2. I am very challenged when it comes to fashion!!
3. Books: Cancer as a Turning Point, anything by Elizabeth George; Movies: The Secret of Roan Inish, all the Indiana Jones movies.
4. Michelle sounds like my kind of gal - good sense of humor...
5. sassy and silly!

[Jan214]

Just an aside since everyone will be reading these, Michelle (Stillfighting) has put up some wonderfully informative stuff on her journal and from the lack of comments I don't think many have read them.  You all have got to play the cancer game.  I really felt like I was killing those little suckers.  LOL  Thanks for the nice comments too.

[Sharon2714]

1. Sharon, Statesboro GA, ovarian cysts, sister has recurrent OVCA but wont listen to any advice, here for support in prayer, 42
2. jeans, tshirts, beach coverup and the LOUNGE dress, no shoes - whats up with that ?
3. Books - Thomas Covenant Series, Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy, Left Behind Series Movies - Moulan Rouge, Sands of Iwo Jima, We Were Soldiers Once and Young
4. Maggie sounds like the kind of person i would love to hang out with for a day - the laughter wouldn't stop ... i love her hopeful attitude its inspirational
5. Star Trek Junkie ... Captain Janeway FTW !!

[Sharon2714]

okay so Jan snuck in there too
4. I would love to spend a day in Jan's garden ... she makes it sound so serene and beautiful ... i can imagine the fragrances as she posts about them :)

[marie3B]

Marie,  Peoria, Illinois.  Stage 3b mucinous ovca

Style has become whatever does not bother belly scay.  Usually loose Wal-mart capris

Book I recommend, Where is God when it Hurts?  Author I forget right now, Yancy??

I don't know Sharon well, but would say faithful and encouraging.

Good idea Deandra.

[msjazz]

Donna: Cedar Grove, Tn   recurrence stage 3c ovca

Style was everything from black leather, suede, frilly long, you name it, depended on my mood that day. Now, lol, Hot Cotton, capriis, T-shirts.

Books, never really read until diagnosed, but my sister sent some easy reading I enjoyed, Eat Cake, Milk Glass Moon, Lucia Lucia.

Movies: Prince of Tides; Blind Date ( Bruce Willis, old movie) Steel Magnolias
Marie;  The woman I would love to have next door, strong, adventurous, determined, funny, wrapped in sincerity

[Texas Grannie]

Gwen: Temple, Texas recurrence stage 3 low grade or borderline ovca

When I was teaching, suits and professional look. Now, jeans and shirts.

Books: use to read 3 and 4 a month. I have trouble keeping my mind involved. I read a few pages at a time. Ninety Minutes in Heaven is very special.

Movies: don't really have a favorite. Music, I like it all but rap or "country/country". The Messiah my very favorite.

I enjoyed reading these.

[Hindat]

Linda, Sikeston, Mo  Stage 3 ovca don't know the grade.

Style: would be cute, love Christopher and Banks.  casual

Books: Love Inspired, Mysteries, Debbie Macomber.  Movies: Breakfast at Tiffany's, You Got Mail, and anything with Katherine Hepburn.  

Texas Grannie, Inspirational

Shy

[Sandymac]

Sandy, SW Florida, Post menopausal, recent removal of cyst, support of others

Style: Casual

Books: Siddons, John Sandford, Patterson, Lillian Jackson Braun..

Hindat: Sorry, don't know too well but judging from above answers, would like to know better

Smart A** but mean no harm (usually) LOL

[gah_70]

Gail, Western KY, stage 3C, 1st recurrance

Style - Simple, comfortable, sometimes stylish

Books/Movies - any book by Nicholas Sparks, any movie directed by Ron Howard

Sandymac is smart and very selfless for sticking around and offering support to everyone here

Scatterbrained

[Brownie3321]

I really enjoyed reading these!

[marie3B]

I did, too, thanks for starting it.  Marie

[kimmywah]

Kim, New Zealand, Mum Ovca survivor (14 years...) me - cysts, hyster blah blah

My wardrobe-comfortable and eclectic

'Once' (James Herbert)The Power of One(Bryce Courtney), Some kind of Wonderful (old movie)

Gail is..brave, beautiful, determined and caring.

Shiny!!

[SimplyStar]

Marty   Mother to Leslee Stage 3  2006 cedar Rapids Iowa

Left over stuff from my ebay days

Any books  John Wayne Movies

Kimmywah   is a dear and so much fun

Senior    lol

[Mary 53]

Can I do mine tomorrow? PLEASE???  I am itching all over (just started back on Allergy shots yesterday).... And, Katie's car window was smashed last night (neighbor rang the doorbell at 10:30 pm to say he noticed something shiny in the street...Ah, GLASS!  Katie just returned from New Zealand tonight!!!!   And, my back hurt soooo bad last night...and I had a raging Yeast infection....... Ooooops.... Sorry...OK OK I will stop :)))

This is a FUN Thread, right???!!!!   (Do I sound a bit needy tonight?).... Brownie... I will catch on to this thread tomorrow...Wait for me, Star!

Love, Mary

[survivor_susie]

Deandra,
You're the best!
OK
Kathy, Greeley, CO, stage IC ovarian cancer.   stage IB uterine cancer (two spots) .  late stage 0 breast cancer.  Answers to the name "Lucky."

kinda messy, with very comfy clothes

anything written by John Grisham

Mary 53 is having a tough time, and I admire her tenacity

Spunky!!!!

[Lafnatitall]

What fun this is!

Rhonda, Salt Lake City UT.  OVCA Stage 3C...just received news it's recurrent after 4 mos. NED

Comfy, basic casual

James Patterson...Alex Series, Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Fried Green Tomatoes (my friends call me Tawanda!)

Survivor Susie...got to meet her!  Is a hoot!  And so, so, spunky!!

Sassy, silly, and most definitely a Smart A$$ !!

[crecco]

Deandra,
   You always come up with the most fun and informative things for us to do and get to know each other. Thanks and keep em coming!

  1) Chris  Olney, IL  Stage IV dx Nov 2005 Have never been in complete remission

  2) My closet? Complete pandamonium and about anything you could think of!

  3) Absolute favorite movie of all time, "Steel Magnolias" book: The Friendship Cake by Lynne Hinton and any book by Janet Evanovich.

  4) Rhonda, I don't know her real well but I have to admire her as her screen name says it all!

  5) Describe myself with one word that begins with an S. Hmmm now that is hard as there are a lot of words begining with S that would describe me. Sincere, supportive, silly, smart a**,  sarcastic, sassy, strong, simple, and any of the others above. On many days I could even add stupid!

[Mary 53]

OK....   Since I sort of messed things up in the middle of this thread, I am going to have to "Cheat" a bit... So, I will speak of Star and of Chris when I get to that part :)

1. Mary. Born and raised in Suburban Washington D.C.  Moved to Minnesota for College and fell in love with the lakes and fresh air and so decided to stay after graduation. After several broken hearts (college guys) I fell in love with another Native Eastener (from Pennsylvania but moved to MN at age 11 ... job transfer for his Dad)... and knew then that Minnesota would be my home for a long time. Kind of getting VERY tired of the COLD, COLD winters at this point, but it has been a great State to live in, none-the-less.

After fine needle aspiration (in Aug of 2000) of an ovarian cyst during a Lap, I was Dx. positive for malignant cells consistent with Papillary Adenocarcinoma. It was confimed during a subseqent hysterectomy that the cyst was epithelial in origin for the cells and excluded origin of a corpus luteum cyst.  However, during the hysterectomy (Sept. 2000) no additional cancer was found, and so even though the surgery was warranted, I was left Without a final Dx.of Ovarian Cancer.

AM I DOING THIS RIGHT ?  DID YOU WANT A BOOK?  Oh... My favorite Books or Movies...OK, OK..... hang on.

2. Closet. Who mentioned Gauze? Love the sound of that. I have one Gauze top which I wear all the time. Otherwise, Chico's has been good to me... also Comfy slacks from Target.  Something about that Chico's/Target combo that sort of says it all about me. Sophisticated Comfort... Yes....THAT's My Style. I have NO PROBLEM with Elastic and stretch. I live in that material, However, I also love it when my Jeans S-L-I-D-E on...well, then I know I have been good about keeping up with my Exercise and healthful eating. BUT...even then, don't try to take away any of my Stretchy Outfits.

3. Movie.... ANNIE HALL

    Books....I am kind of into various research books... Covert Bailey (my hero)... who wrote "Fit of Fat." Northrup, of course (The Wisdom of Menopause)........  um, um, um... Did any of you read Mr. and Mrs. Bo Jo Jones?  That dates me a bit...

I love Biographies and Autobiographies and Historical Fictions and ANYTHING on THE KENNEDY family.

"Into Thin Air."

4. Marty....    A dedicated, loving, generous Mother to Leslee (I still remember your first post, Star!)  and a GREAT story-teller....  I will never forget the story about the Man who took the bus to see you... YOU had me Cracking up.

But, sometimes you have me in tears. I have only one child, a daughter, but I do not know of the depth of heartbreak you have had watching Leslee go through all this...  I keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You are also a researcher, like me...  And, your generosity regarding sharing you research is admirable.  

***********************************************************************************************

Chris....  Anyone who is a Dog-lover is NUMBER ONE in my Book. We share a Dog-bond...seriously. You GET IT.... You were there for me when my Maddi'e's seizures started up again... we wrote when you lost your beloved dog...and, you have offered me comforting words since I found out that my Maya-dog is dying of Leukemia. You are also from the same area as me (out East) so that makes us practically related. It pains me to know that you are going through all that you have to endure. And, I pray for a remission. I love you, Chris. I think it is safe to say that we all do!

What number are we on???

OH.... the "S" word. Hmmmm....ok. Now this gets hard.

I would LOVE to say "Sexy." But, I'll settle for "Sincere."

Mary