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Hi! My name is Bisa, and I'm a breast cancer survivor, plus-size adventurer, writer, and photographer.

After finishing treatment for breast cancer, I received a 5-year survivorship plan. It included monthly, then quarterly test and doctor visits. Instead of worrying about whether or not the disease would return, I created my own recovery plan. My plan included exploring the world around me and new experiences.

The blog's mission is to remind you we can create a life we love despite our weight and circumstances. My goal is to inspire others to follow their dreams and not wait for a devasting diagnosis to live the life you've always wanted.

Join me on my journey.

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Why the month #BlogLikeCrazy was not a failure

Why the month #BlogLikeCrazy was not a failure

2 months ago

Although I only completed four days in #bloglikecrazy challenge, I still consider it a success. In four days I accomplished what the entire exercise was about and that was to help me fall in love...

I Am Still Here. Myles to Travel Updates.

3 months ago

I Am Still Here. Myles to Travel Updates It has been almost four months since I published my last post about going to see the fantastic play, “Southern Gothic” at the Windy City Playhouse...

    I'm filling in for Tonya’s @mbatweety husband on Beachbody Super Saturday. The are both Beachbody coaches. I'm wearing pieces from my @diaandco box. Another good Match. I love the colors. The clothes were given to me. #curvykilicrew
    I have wings. My 17 year old thought I was crazy when I jumped out of the car to take a picture. She wouldn't let me get one of her. This was taken at the Yorktown Mall in Lombard Illinois.
    I went back and did The Three Dune Challenge yesterday @indianadunessp. One reason it's a good way to train for MT Kilimanjaro. Two I want to take my Theta SC 360 Camera with me on the hike but I haven't used it since I bought it months ago. Now that I hike with trekking poles its a lost different. I didn't plan on recording the entire hike. So here is a fun picture of me at one Mt. Jackson at Indiana Dunes. I also realized the reason for the selfie stick was so I wouldn't have the big hand but I still manage to have my thumb in the picture. 😆 #alongthesouthshore
    Happy New Year! I wasn't a good photographer today. The truth is there were just so many people. I attended the Day 1 Hike at Indiana Dunes State Park. I almost didn't go. Sometimes I have to force myself out the house. I'm so glad I went. It was crowded. Another reason I didn't get any good pictures. There were long lines at the lookout points. I will go back. I did the Three Dunes Challenge. They took us in reverse which some who had done it before said made it easier. I think because we went downhill on the toughest dune. There still were some challenging ups. I'll get better pictures next time.
    This post originally said ”Test”. I don't remember what I was testing. 😜 Since people like it I'll keep it here. Pacific Crest Trail in Portland, Oregon. I took this during our hike with @unlikelyhikers.
    I just discovered what mead was a few months ago. If you don't know it's wine made of honey instead of grapes. I have become a fan. So when I saw that @manicmeadery opened up in Crown Point Indiana near my house I was excited to try it out. Me and @mbatweety each had a sampler so we could try more of the selections. We also tried the cider. We both loved the BlackBerry and Semisweet Ciders. I enjoyed the sweeter meads more than Tonya. My favorite mead was the Elliott blueberries and orange blossom honey. The winery has only been open two weeks. I would definitely go back and try some of the other flavors.
    I spent Christmas morning walk and jogged on the beach. Then I climbed the stairs. It was a relaxing morning. #mwtravel #mwtravelbloggers #alongthesouthshore
    Happy Holidays! Thank you to you all for the love and following along on my adventures. Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year!
    I like how most of the Top Nine most liked photos are of me. 😁 Here’s to 2019!