Catch Up

As everyone else is aware the semester is in full swing of things. I've been barely keeping my head above water as I try to study for midterms and work on assignments. You don't want to know how much caffeine I have consumed the past few weeks.

BUT I am not going to sit here and type a post about how stressed I am about school and applications because I'd basically be preaching to the choir and telling you all things I'm sure you are fully aware of.

Instead, I am going to talk about my volunteering at UW-Well Fit. I work with cancer patients and assist them while they work out, along with being there to talk about any of their concerns.

Recently I've been working with one special woman. She's mid 40's, had a double mastectomy and is currently receiving radiation. From her radiation she's been getting second degree burns down the side of her torso along with losing her hair from chemo. She's very self conscious about it, she's told me multiple times that when she was going through chemotherapy she would never look at herself in the mirror. Even now, when she comes to work out, she will never show up without her wig on. Even though it makes her very hot and is very itchy.

Despite that she is the kindest and funniest woman I have ever met. Throughout her workout she has me laughing and smiling for the full 60 minutes. She always has the biggest smile on her face and never lets radiation appointments bring down her mood.

Just felt like I had to write a little something about her because she is one amazing woman.

- Jen