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Pookabear

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About Me

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I am married to a wonderful man. We have been together for 13 years and married 11. He is an awesome stand up kind of guy. He works hard but still comes home after a long day and spends time with his family. We were definitely meant to be together. We make each other laugh and are really on the same level when it comes to making decisions on how we feel about life and raising our children.
I used to work in advertising and quit when my first son was born so I could stay at home to raise him. I guess you could say my occupation now is "Domestic Goddess" LOL!
I have two sons. Ryan is the oldest and Cameron is the youngest. Anyway, I love my kids very much and I am really happy that I am afforded the luxury of staying at home to care for them and be here when they need me. As they get older I foresee myself becoming more active with their school and sports. I feel it is very important for children to have a lot of supervision and structure to help guide them. I didn't really have that growing up and lord knows I got into my fair share of trouble, lol.
I was diagnosed with Stage III Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (Breast Cancer) in August of 2007. Since then I have gone on to have a lumpectomy to remove the tumors and also a medi port inserted in my chest. I had 13 lymph nodes involved. I completed 6 months of grueling chemotherapy and 7 weeks of radiation treatments. I will continue to be on the Tamoxifin for 3-5 years and also the Herceptin treatments once a week until February of 2009.
I have met so many amazing women on Myspace also battling cancer and it has helped me become a stronger person and keep on fighting.
I will have to keep going for testing every few months to make sure that the cancer does not come back, it's all part of the process since I am at a high risk to see it return in the first 3 years.
It's been a tiring journey so far and I am still chugging along praying that I will be around for many more years to be with my family.
Thanks to everyone and their well wishes and constant support. It makes such a huge difference.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me or when you have some time you can follow my journey on my blogs.
Hugs Robin

My Interests

I'd like to meet:


Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jon BonJovi, Geoff Tate and Hulk Hogan

Rules of dating a Female NASCAR Fan!

1. Before I agree to date you and only you, you must read and agree to all statements in this contract. By signing this you take full responsibility to ensure all rules are followed. By not signing this agreement, dating exclusively is null and void. This contract is NON-NEGOTIABLE!

2. If you stop insulting stock car racing and concede that it is a real sport, that it takes talent and skill, I will stop calling golf a boring, waste of time where who cares how hard you can hit a ball across the grass, don't we have better things to do with our time? . However, I won't stop thinking it.

3. If you take a genuine interest in racing, I will be more than happy to help you gain an intimate understanding of the sport.

4. Events and activities are to be planned AROUND NASCAR races. So learn the race schedule. Under special circumstances (this may not apply) However, If I will miss a race it must be taped using TWO VCRs (just in case one fails). NO special circumstances will be considered for the following races: Daytona 500, either race at Talladega and the Bristol night race! If I am not watching them via satellite then I will be at the track watching them.

5. You already know the normal holidays.....Easter, Christmas, Thanksgiving. I have 2 other holidays: Speed Weeks and Daytona. These holidays WILL be observed! (All vacation days will be consumed with Nascar events. ) (If you want a tropical vacation, Nascar stops over in Miami. If you want a destination in the snow, Bristol has a likelihood.)

6. During a race I DO NOT accept phone calls. No matter how many times you call.... I will NOT answer.

7. If we are watching a race together...please observe the following rules: Do not touch the remote, television, receiver, or VCR. Doing so will result in serious injury or worse. Do not talk during the race...Duct tape will be used if necessary. You must sit a minimum of five feet away from me. This is partially for your own safety. If you are in a romantic mood, don't attempt to share it with me. Take a cold shower until the race is over. (If you really want to make points with me, make sure there is a cold one in my hand at all time. Caution shots are greatly appreciated. More than likely the romantic mood will hit me after I'm a little tipsy... as long as Hendricks or the Busch Brothers don't win. If Jr wins... get ready haha!)

8. While couples usually share things, there are some things that are off limits. My racing apparel is off limits....DO NOT TOUCH IT! (These things are sacred and are only deserving of those who appreciate them.)

9. While you may find Jamaica a romantic vacation spot, I find Bristol, Talladega, Charlotte, and anywhere that has race shops or tracks romantic spots. (There is nothing better than the smell of exhaust!!! If that doesn't get a girl hot and bothered, you've got the wrong chick! Likewise, there is all kinds of romance to be had in a tent!)

10. When I take my vacation, I will be visiting one or more of the places mentioned above. You don't expect me to go deer hunting, and I don't expect you to spend the day at HMS.

11. If we break up and there is stuff to be divided, you can have back anything you gave me with the exception of any racing related items. You may keep anything I gave you, with the exception of racing related items. (You are entitled to any Busch brothers things. If you don't take them, I will burn them)

12. In the event we move in together, I will require one room to display my NASCAR stuff....The smallest room will not be acceptable. (I hold full discretion of the contents. No rainbow warrior stuff-in the event of a mixed relationship- will be tolerated in my presence)

13. If it comes down to a choice between you and racing......racing will win. (Don't try it.... no amount of love is greater than that of racing.... you will fail miserably)

14. If the opportunity arises that I can get tickets to the Bristol race under the lights, complete with garage access, I will do anything for them. If it requires your assistance, you will do anything to ensure I get them.

15. If it comes down to a choice between you and Dale Jr....Dale wins! (And why this has to be a written rule? It should just be common sense!)

My Blog

Update: I finally finished rads!

Hey everyone. I just realized that I have not sent out an update as to how things are going now. Sorry about that, Ryan is out of school for Summer break and having both the boys around is enough to...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Jun 2008 07:56:00 GMT

Another day

So I go for another round of radiation today and everything is like usual. Lay on the table, hold onto the bars behind my head and let them line my body markings up with the laser lines. About 5 minut...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:26:00 GMT

Started my radiation treatments

  Just wanted to send out an update on what is going on these days. As I told you in my last email, my Oncologist stopped my weekly Herceptin treatments because my Mugascan came back at 49% which...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 19:17:00 GMT

Another change in my treatment plan..

Okay, so I go to my Oncologist today to meet with him to discuss the Mugascan I had on Tuesday and also to get my weekly dose of Herceptin, and things have changed.   My Mugascan came back at 49%...
Posted by on Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:56:00 GMT

Met with Radiologist

  Just wanted to let you guys know that I had my final chemo round last Friday (March 21st)... yay!!!!  I will still be going every Thursday to the hospital for my labs since I will have to ...
Posted by on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 06:50:00 GMT

Update on my surgery

Just wanted to let you know that I met with my surgeon today and after checking everything out.. no lumps, healing well.. nothing suspicious. He is saying that he doesn’t think that he needs to ...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:05:00 GMT

Just to let you know what I am going through...

There is a lot of info here, but it definitely explains what I am going through in this phase and what is coming up and what I should expect. Thought I would share it with you so you can be bette...
Posted by on Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:38:00 GMT

Almost done with chemo

  I just realized that it has been a month since I have sent out an update. Sorry bout that guys. Things have been a little crazy around here. I am now going for chemo every Friday and also for l...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Damn Cancer!

Damn Cancer This update is not really an update on my cancer but what the cancer is doing to my life and family. Read it or delete it.. it's up to you! I have to say that I have been doing pretty damn...
Posted by on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:20:00 GMT

An Update

Hey guys! I just realized that I have not updated you all in a few weeks.  I guess the old saying "No news, is good news".  Actually, that is pretty much it.  Since starting the new che...
Posted by on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 06:29:00 GMT