In honor of my wife’s memory, and to help continue her amazing legacy, I will be republishing over the next few months some of her writings, which not only give an insight into how amazing she was, but really helped inspire so many people around the world.
My plan is to also publish her writings in a book, along with testimonials from those who were somehow inspired or helped by her (whether by her writings or good deeds). If that includes you, please send your experiences to me at israellycool-at-yahoo-dot-com.
Fake It Til You Make It!
First published Nov 21st 2012
Why is that bald, nauseated, chemo chick still smiling? Is she faking it… ???
Faking that I’m a cancer survivor going through chemo?
Or faking that I’m actually this happy?
This morning, the one thousandth person asked me why I’m still feeling so well even though I’m in the middle of chemotherapy for stage 3 ovarian cancer. She asked how my voice is possibly this clear and strong. I bet there are some people out there who don’t get it. You might even want to slap me upside the head with all my jovial displays of happy, lovey dovey, giggling, dancing, singing, and running… no?
I feel that I need to clarify a few things here. Okay, fine, I confess, I’m faking. I cannot tell a lie. I’m a big fat faker. I have a lot to be scared about. I have valid reason to be mad, sad, and downright depressed. Chemo makes me nauseated, sick, tired and exhausted. I don’t always want to get out of bed. I don’t feel like driving, shopping, moving, or doing much of anything so…. yes, I fake it.
My motto to live by has always been, “fake it til you make it”!
Feel like a truck ran you over and you can’t go on another day? SMILE!
Feel like a jerk today? Don’t flip off that moron driver… laugh and smile at them!
Your two year old kept you up all night and you feel like the worst hangover ever? SMILE on! Dance it out!
Missiles flying overhead… run for the bomb shelter… and then laugh it out. Giggle like a crazy person. Just do it because it will make you and everyone around you feel good.
Jump outa bed, wash your face, get dressed… smile generously! Shoulders back, chin up, grin ON!
You know what… it works! Fake it til you make it.
It’s free by the way so take it, use it, love it, and be HAPPY with me!
There’s scientific proof that this method works… so please check it out.
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