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Introduction	Hello!! My name is Irene. My family calls me Rene, pronounced Reenie. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Stage IIIc, Christmas Eve 2001. You know it is NEVER good news, when your doctor calls you and says he's waiting in his office for you, to give you test results! Especially, when it is a holiday and everyone wants to get home early!! So, on that day my journey began and here it continues. Some might say I am fiesty, stubborn, sarcastic, and maybe even a bit high maintenance!! I can't say that I disagree!!!!!!!!! I am a people person. I have a huge and compassionate heart. I am extremely protective of those that I love and care about....play nicely with them or I bite hard. :) I am not vengeful or bitter. I don't get angry much, but do get my feelings hurt easily because I am hypersensitive. I believe if God gave me my angel wings today, I'd be off to heaven having touched many lives. I like to give advice and help people feel better about themselves. I like driving but I am terrible at it, and worse following directions and finding my way around. I am not very patient, and when I say I have to pee...I REALLY have to pee. :) I have no tolerance for stupidity or ignorance. I am passionate about writing,singing, music, dancing,stamping and my nieces, and nephew!!!! I also enjoy mob movies, football (The Eagles ROCK!!!), and I'm beginning to know all about bowling. I love photography, especially in black and white. Van Gogh, Pablo Neruda, Brian Andreas, and Anais Nin are all some of my favorites. I collect angels, have way too many shoes....and MUST go whale watching with my sister at least once before I die!! Gerber daisies are my favorite flower, especially yellow ones. My favorite perfume is Samsara. I wear glasses, love my cleavage, lips, and eyes. I have four tattoos and though I'd like a few more....apparently, I'm done! I like to fall asleep with my window slightly open, no matter what time of year it is. However, Fall is my absolute favorite season. I don't mind silence, but I am afraid of the complete dark. I have a phobia about green beans and spiders as well. I also have this weird quirk about texture and foods. My sister does too, so stop making fun of me!! :) I love the smell of fresh baked bread and men's cologne. My favorite candle is called Midsummer's Night. I still make snow angels, BUT I'd rather not play in the snow or ski. Regardless of all my "natural" padding, my tush gets way too cold, too quickly! I would rather have beautiful flowers sitting on every table in my home than diamonds. YES, that is the truth!! I appreciate the simplicity of life ....thunderstorms, butterflies, star gazing, sunsets, belly laughter, good conversation, friends, family, foods and dark chocolate. I am hopelessly in love with an amazing man, who understands me better than I do myself!!!! I am a survivor. I have learned many lessons the hard way in life. So, I try to live each day in the moment, for the moment! As odd as this may seem, I thank God for the obstacles in my life. I would never be able to see the beauty of life and have such gratitude without first experiencing the tragedy and pain. Welcome to my world. Please introduce yourself, and stay awhile. Thanks!!

Introduction

Hello!! My name is Irene. My family calls me Rene, pronounced Reenie. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Stage IIIc, Christmas Eve 2001. You know it is NEVER good news, when your doctor calls you and says he's waiting in his office for you, to give you test results! Especially, when it is a holiday and everyone wants to get home early!! So, on that day my journey began and here it continues. Some might say I am fiesty, stubborn, sarcastic, and maybe even a bit high maintenance!! I can't say that I disagree!!!!!!!!! I am a people person. I have a huge and compassionate heart. I am extremely protective of those that I love and care about....play nicely with them or I bite hard. :) I am not vengeful or bitter. I don't get angry much, but do get my feelings hurt easily because I am hypersensitive. I believe if God gave me my angel wings today, I'd be off to heaven having touched many lives. I like to give advice and help people feel better about themselves. I like driving but I am terrible at it, and worse following directions and finding my way around. I am not very patient, and when I say I have to pee...I REALLY have to pee. :) I have no tolerance for stupidity or ignorance. I am passionate about writing,singing, music, dancing,stamping and my nieces, and nephew!!!! I also enjoy mob movies, football (The Eagles ROCK!!!), and I'm beginning to know all about bowling. I love photography, especially in black and white. Van Gogh, Pablo Neruda, Brian Andreas, and Anais Nin are all some of my favorites. I collect angels, have way too many shoes....and MUST go whale watching with my sister at least once before I die!! Gerber daisies are my favorite flower, especially yellow ones. My favorite perfume is Samsara. I wear glasses, love my cleavage, lips, and eyes. I have four tattoos and though I'd like a few more....apparently, I'm done! I like to fall asleep with my window slightly open, no matter what time of year it is. However, Fall is my absolute favorite season. I don't mind silence, but I am afraid of the complete dark. I have a phobia about green beans and spiders as well. I also have this weird quirk about texture and foods. My sister does too, so stop making fun of me!! :) I love the smell of fresh baked bread and men's cologne. My favorite candle is called Midsummer's Night. I still make snow angels, BUT I'd rather not play in the snow or ski. Regardless of all my "natural" padding, my tush gets way too cold, too quickly! I would rather have beautiful flowers sitting on every table in my home than diamonds. YES, that is the truth!! I appreciate the simplicity of life ....thunderstorms, butterflies, star gazing, sunsets, belly laughter, good conversation, friends, family, foods and dark chocolate. I am hopelessly in love with an amazing man, who understands me better than I do myself!!!! I am a survivor. I have learned many lessons the hard way in life. So, I try to live each day in the moment, for the moment! As odd as this may seem, I thank God for the obstacles in my life. I would never be able to see the beauty of life and have such gratitude without first experiencing the tragedy and pain. Welcome to my world. Please introduce yourself, and stay awhile. Thanks!!