Drink more water.
Forgive everyone.
Eat better.
Pet dogs.
Listen to reggae.
Express gratitude.
Tell people how much they mean to you.
Call your parents if you can.
Exercise.
Love yourself.
These are my keys to happiness. Feel free to adopt or ignore them. Enjoy today!
"Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes." This quote by Jung is a great one. A playful exchange with the
#BTSARMY
last night inspired me to listen to
@bts_bighit
new release, "Persona." This is a band evolving and committed to transparency & authenticity. Good stuff.
Ok,
#BTSArmy
you inspired me to publish a podcast I recorded (by myself) this past Sunday about how I found
@BTS_twt
(or, more accurately, they found me). I hope you enjoy it and find it enlightening. I'd love your feedback. Thank you for your support!
If the
#BTSARMY
missed today’s segment about
@bts_bighit
then here you go! Thanks again for being so welcoming, positive, accepting, and informative. You’re wonderful.
#DGL
Drew Garabo discovers BTS. A twitter tagging mistake prompts Drew to dive into the catalog of K-Pop sensation BTS and was immediately won over by their message and amazing fanbase.
Catch the full
#BONETV
video HERE:
Let's give
@neiltyson
a taste of his own medicine: Actually, the banana is an edible fruit produced by herbaceous flowering plants in the genus Musa. It has no emotions. What's sad is Chiquita's deadly history of drugs and corruption. Somewhat less a-peel-ing, right?
I rang a bell yesterday to conclude what I hope was my last round of chemo and accompanying hospital stay. This morning, I awoke in my own bed & began reclaiming my life. Cancer will not beat me. Life is fucking awesome. Enjoy your day & your good health!
@BTSxFlorida
@1025TheBone
I have to be 100% honest: what helped me open my mind, more than the band's music or message, is the overwhelming politeness and positive attitudes from the
#BTSARMY
Ok
#BTSARMY
we would love to hear from you this afternoon! I'm going to try to convince
@SethKush
&
@TheJohnSenning
to open their minds about
@bts_bighit
like I did. 800-771-1025 and we are on in 5 minutes!
Wow. This is so wonderful for the
#BTSArmy
to do! Your donations to
@AppleADay4Kids
will help kids & families get through tough times. Thank you so much! 💜💜💜
Ringing the bell doesn’t necessarily mean that a cancer patient has beaten cancer. It does, however, mark the end of a round of treatment.
Yesterday, I got to ring that bell and go home after almost 3 weeks at
@MoffittNews
and it felt great!
Ready to put my port in at the hospital & head to the cancer specialists for chemotherapy! That’s my buddy, Addy, on my shirt. I brought her an iPad many years ago in the hospital and she’s now cancer-free! Ready for treatment 1 of 20 with chemo to kick the shit out of cancer!
Chemo is done as of yesterday. Getting 2 units of blood transfused to hopefully avoid another trip to the ER. This has been quite a process, and I appreciate each & every one of you for sending support and love. The road back begins soon.
A year ago, I was fighting to get out of the hospital as my first high-dose chemo session annihilated my body.
This morning, I made breakfast for my son & we watched
@TedLasso
together.
Life ain't always easy but it is an incredible journey. Live yours with gratitude & joy.
To each and every one of you who at least considered dropping “the R word” from your vocabulary, Will & I thank you. Last night, I found out that I’ve been appointed the VP of the Down Syndrome Association of Tampa Bay. This is an incredible honor. I will continue to advocate.❤️
I woke up this morning with significantly less hair than I had yesterday.
The only important words in the above sentence are the first five.
I woke up this morning.
For that, I am grateful and I celebrate this day. I hope that it is great for you. Enjoy it.
Do you like good news? I like good news. I got the approval to be back on the air today! Join
@TheJohnSenning
and me at 2 this afternoon as I enjoy one final week before sh*t starts getting real involving my treatments. I feel tremendous, inspired, and ready to share fun moments!
“...it is your duty not to burn your own house down for anger with an enemy. It is your duty to fortify your own house, so that you may be a house of refuge in times of organization. And now is the time to plot, plan, strategize, organize, and mobilize.”
@KillerMike
5/29/20
Just finished day 3 of chemo here in the hospital; this is my reminder to you to appreciate your health & the freedom & opportunities it gives you. Stop putting off the things you wish to pursue in the name of joy before it’s too late. Live for today as tomorrow is uncertain!
It's hard to explain how I felt when I found out yesterday that my abdominal tumors are gone & my lymph nodes are still shrinking. This disease has taken so many beautiful people. All I can do is continue living & keep them in my heart. Life is a miracle & I'm elated to share it.
My mom continued with her annual tradition by texting me “good night, 49-year-old.” I’ll wake up tomorrow to a text that says “good morning, 50-year-old.” She’s been doing this my entire life. I feel so fortunate to live this life. Thank you for being part of it. You uplift me.
WATCH LIVE: Nikki Fried is holding a press conference with one of the parents who filed a lawsuit against Ron DeSantis concerning his executive order banning school mask mandates.
Woke up with cancer and treatment in my rear-view mirror. That feels pretty great. Nausea is abating and I think my hair is starting to grow back. These past few months have been interesting & occasionally rough. It feels good to begin to feel like myself again. Onward & upward!
8 TREATMENTS LEFT!
Greeting this day with a smile for so many of you who support me and send me such nice things on Twitter. I’m so fortunate to have you in my corner as we finish this fight against cancer. Thank you!
With 100% sincerity, I had no idea that it wouldn't be ok to mention that
@miakhalifa
was once the
#1
ranked pornstar on
@Pornhub
and I just wanted to talk to her about the hockey puck that hit her boob.
However, Ms. Khalifa chose to curse at me and insult me rather than talk.
Breaking my social media hiatus to thank
@TheJohnSenning
&
@MikeOliviero
for letting me join them for a segment (and my boss for approving it). It was wonderful to share my journey & connect with them. This is the fight of my life & it’s great to feel such love & support. Be well
It feels good to be alive today. With the platelets I received yesterday, I’m done with cancer treatment. All that remains are labs (for blood) & a CAT scan to show that I’m cancer-free. I look forward to celebrating & spending time with you at 2 this afternoon on
@1025TheBone
This just happened:
“Have a great day, bud. Good luck on your two tests today.”
“Good luck on my what?”
“Didn’t you have 2 tests...”
“My two TESTICLES ON YOUR CHIN, DAD?”
The student has become the master. My job here is done.
Hey genius, if the FCC sends me a check, I'll be rich. Did you mean "fine" with that big ol' brain on you? Also, your spelling and grammar are atrocious. I'll gladly go toe-to-toe with you in any intellectual pursuit that doesn't require me taking wieners in any of my orifices.
sporting event as cheap segue into the interview. I held back what I actually wanted to say to these Floridian inbred idiots, but damn, I hope the FCC sends you a check so high you’ll have to re-mortgage the caravan you and your cats sleep in.
We've got
@Jorgensen4POTUS
on hold and ready to go! You don't have to choose between 2 horrendous candidates who don't represent your beliefs or values...VOTE THIRD PARTY! If, like me, you believe that the government that governs least also governs best...then vote
@LPNational
My buddy
@TheJohnSenning
came to visit today and it really uplifted my spirits. We talked about a lot of stuff, including how special what we have truly is, on and off the radio. I hope you’ll continue to listen to him honor us in my absence on
#DGL
today. I’ll be back when I can
Don't wait until life is nearly taken from you to appreciate the magic of waking up each morning. When my eyes open & I get out of bed, I'm blown away by how much gratitude I have to simply LIVE. Right now, go hug your special people & thank them for being in your life. Thanks!
Congratulations to my sidekick, friend, co-host, and the warmest & funniest dude I know on signing his first ever radio contract. He not only makes me a better radio personality, but he’s made me a better person.
@TheJohnSenning
the sky is the limit for you, my dude.
#PegBros
What a true gift this week has been. I appreciate you letting me share it with you. I will talk with you as soon as I’m able to. Thank you for your kind thoughts & incredible support for what we do. I’m a lucky guy to live this life & I’m going to fight like hell to continue it.
I woke up again this morning! Huge win already. Serious Treatment Week begins tomorrow & I'm approaching it with positivity & so much gratitude for the life I've been granted. Inspiring & helping others see how amazing life can be is my jam & I can't wait to get back to it.
Someone else’s platelets have been infused into my body, keeping me from bleeding to death. Spending the night in the hospital so they can observe me. Thanks for your encouragement & mega thanks to platelets donors everywhere. You’re truly heroes. Talk to you tomorrow.
When my son grows up, I don't know whether or not he'll remember the day when his dad took the day off to take him and his new GF to the beach. I do know that I'll never forget their beaming smiles, him gushing about her after we dropped her off, & this wonderful sense of pride.
Hi. Some unsolicited advice:
Cancer came along and disrupted my life unexpectedly. I urge you to do the things that bring you joy. Travel out of town to see a band you love. Take days off work. Spend money on yourself. Do fun stuff while you can. You won’t regret it, I promise.
7 TREATMENTS LEFT! Had to park in the back as it’s another full house at the cancer center. I guess you could say we’re dying to get in there! Thanks as always for the support and much love to those on the journey with me. Let’s get it on!
Got my
@Apple
AirPods Pro on my ears, my port connected to a vein near my heart, chemo flowing through my veins, & I’m ready to listen to my favorite
@1025TheBone
personality host
#DGL
today. Hope you enjoy it, too! I’ll be back in studio with John tomorrow afternoon!
Life can change when you stop beating the crap out of yourself for your past missteps & decide that you deserve to be happy. We all deserve joy. Don’t deny it for yourself just because you’ve made mistakes.
I have to tell myself this every day. I’m starting to listen.
🙂
I stopped playing golf because I suck at it.
I quit dating for the same reason.
This is no example to set for my son. The only way to improve is to practice and persevere. I will hit the driving range. I will steer clear of damaged people.
I am committed to improving.
With lofty aspirations, a great GPA, & strong SAT score...my son could have pretty much gone anywhere in the country for college. I’m proud and delighted to announce that in the fall, he’ll be a freshman at
@USouthFlorida
!!!
The acceptance email arrived this morning. ☺️❤️
Cancer has been a burden in many ways. It has also given me a few gifts. Reconnecting with people is one of them. Some who we lose are meant to stay gone, and the real ones always return. Much love to
@SethKush
for all the kindness & support.
#AppleBarn
This is the smile of someone who has just SIX chemotherapy treatments remaining after today. Thanks for being on this journey with me! Your words of encouragement mean more than you could know. Let’s kick cancer’s ass together!
The rest between chemo treatments is vital. My body is healing from the platinum-based hell, and my mind gets stronger each day. I’m so grateful for every sunrise. Despite not being able to “do” much, I’m overjoyed to be alive. One day closer to living cancer-free. Enjoy today!
It’s been over 3 months since my last chemo treatment & there are probably more in my future.
But not today.
Today, I feel great & I get to go to work at a job I love with my good buddy, John.
There’s still cancer in me but it doesn’t rule my life. I do. And today, I’m happy.
My son not only let me take him out to dinner tonight, but kept his phone in his back pocket the entire time…and when the check came, he tried to slip the waiter his credit card. Being alive & able to experience this stuff is simply magnificent. Life is rad.
Unpopular opinion: “Rap Devil” by
@machinegunkelly
is better than anything on the new
@Eminem
album. I like
#Kamikaze
but that kid broke a foot off in Marshall’s ass. Can’t wait to see how Em responds.
Finally showed my son the
#Slappening
video so he could see it with me (rather than on his own or someone else showing him). He said that I took it like a man, showed great restraint, and that it’s disappointing a grown woman could be so stupid & irresponsible. He’s 15.
#Proud
Bob Marley would have been 74 today. More than just a musician, he was a spiritual leader. He gave us so many great songs and nuggets of wisdom. Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our mind. The joy of his music lives on, forever.
#bobmarleyday
I remember the ride home from the hospital when they finally let us take my baby boy home. White knuckles all the way, going 30 in a 45.
Today, I white knuckled the door handle as he drove himself to work in my car as I rode shotgun.
Parenthood is a trip. It goes by so fast.
Happy
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
to my little homey with an extra chromey, my nephew Will! He inspired me to take a stance against “the R word.” I hope you’ll eliminate it from your vocabulary, too!
“We have 2 options, medically & emotionally: give up, or fight like hell.” -
@lancearmstrong
who survived stage 3 testicular cancer.
My fight is not over, and I’m not giving up. I’m not yet ready to share details, but I hope you’ll be with me as we begin round 2 of this fight. 👊
I. Just. Spent. 30. Minutes. Talking. To. John. Travolta.
That was the most amazing conversation I've had in my career. You'll hear it in its entirety tomorrow on
#DGB
Career-best interview. He was gracious, insightful, kind, and wonderful. I'm speechless.
4.25 miles for my last outside walk for a few weeks. Today, I take another step in fighting this cancer inside me as I check in to
@MoffittNews
for treatment. I’ll be there for a few weeks & I hope to make great progress. Thanks for your support! Appreciate your health. For real.
I wish I could sufficiently describe how amazing it feels to simply wake up and feel good in the morning. When your health is compromised & you’re forced to contemplate the end, you appreciate everything so much more. Enjoy the hell out of this Friday, all of you. Life is great.
Here’s today’s reward for pushing myself to go for an hour of walking. A month ago, I was in a hospital bed and reeling from the effects of chemo. Today, I hit the sidewalk and crushed a personal goal. Things can change quickly so never give up & never give in to bad times!
Yes! Any
#BTSArmy
inspired to donate to
@AppleADay4Kids
can do so at & all money goes to the kids. Podcasts are found by searching for Drew Garabo Uncensored. Thank you so much!
@DrewOnTheRadio
@BTS_twt
My first podcast! Loved it. How do I find more of your podcasts?
Also do you have a link to your apple a day charity? Can we donate?
@OneInAnARMY
What. A. Week.
At the end of it, I’m glad to have
@TheJohnSenning
&
@MikaRotunda
standing by my side. I’m grateful to have you listening and supporting what we do. I’ve got the job of my dreams, & while it’s not always easy, there’s nothing I’d rather do. Have a great weekend!
No photo today. Yesterday was a rough one, and today is shaping up to be the same. I appreciate you being here for support & I’m so glad there are only 4 treatments left after today’s. A billion thanks as always to
@TheJohnSenning
for kicking so much ass as a friend/co-host.
Happy 16th to my rock, my best friend, and the best human being I know. I vow to protect you as best I can, & I’m sorry for not always doing so. I hope that I’ve done enough to prepare you for life as an adult. You make me so proud, each and every day. Let your light shine.❤️
One of life’s great ironies is that the stuff they give you to try to kill your lethal cancer actually makes you feel closer to death than you’ve ever felt. To win a war, you’re going to lose some battles. I hope to be back soon & I so appreciate
@TheJohnSenning
&
@TheJoeyFlash
I can’t thank
@TheJohnSenning
enough for all he’s done for me as a friend and for our show. I hate not being there but I trust him completely and love listening to him share our message. Check him out on
@1025TheBone
now & smile along with me.
5 years ago, today, was one of the most special days I’ve had since being on the radio in Tampa Bay. Please join me in wishing Jacob2X (& his twin brother Caleb) a happy 35th birthday! The joy he gets from being on the air matches my own that I get from talking to him. ❤️
Thanks to
@TheJohnSenning
as always for taking over today. I’ve got bad medical news that I’ll share with you as soon as I can & I’m comfortable doing so. I appreciate your support and hope to be back on the air sometime soon.
The overreacting by alleged “fans” of the
@TBLightning
after a game 1 loss is sad, embarrassing, and spotlights why this area isn’t taken seriously when it comes to the national perspective. It was a letdown and it hurt, but shake it off &
#TampaWinCup
for crying out loud.
I express gratitude for merely being alive every day, but I wouldn’t be where I am without the love & support from this amazing woman.
@thatblondeeee
& I are slowly returning to “real life” & checked out Thai Temple for yummy food & some spirituality this morning! Great spot.
One last day of rest today before my third of 4 chemo weeks gets underway. Your words of support inspire & comfort me. Cancer has changed my life for the better, as it’s made me more grateful & reflective. I’m a fortunate guy to know the people I know & to live this existence!
I've seen people refer to
#HurricaneFlorence
as Aunt Flo. Between this and Tampa Bay's red tide, I hope people can take time to realize that this is no time for juvenile humor. Period.
I try to look for the positive in every situation, no matter how grim or crappy it might be. Cancer sucks, no doubt about it. However, the opportunity to mend fences, hear from people who fell out of my life, & receive support has been incredible. Life is too short.
Things didn’t work out between his mom and me, but I’m sure glad that my son inherited her demeanor. He’s such a sweet kid. If he was like I was at 16, I don’t know how I could handle it. Staying afloat these past 5 years w/ just him & me has been my greatest accomplishment. ❤️
Sitting on my lanai & watching/listening to the world wake up makes me feel so joyous and grateful to be part of it. The birds chirp & sing to greet the dawning sun and I am alive to experience it. What a gift that I'll never take for granted. Nor should you. Life is magical.
One minute, you're sitting uncomfortably in a plane seat. Then, an engine explodes & you get sucked out & killed. Death comes for us all in many forms. Rather than live in fear of it, we should instead savor every moment and appreciate the fleeting frailty of life.
Watching the world come to life, I think of what I went through. 4 separate rounds of chemotherapy, two of them extremely high-dose. All so that I could be here this morning to tell you to make the most of every day & realize what a gift it is to simply live. Enjoy your day!
I'm asking you to look at these photos, not to make you spit up your morning coffee but to help you realize how much you can change in a year. If you're down now, fight through it. If there are toxic people in your life, evict them. Life is too short & every day is a gift!
Parenting certainly has its ups and downs. No other way to say it; it was a “down” week for my son & me. We talked through it, & I reverse-seared a tri tip & waited up for him to come home from work late last night. I’m glad that I did, as he seemed to appreciate it. ❤️
I've been granted the gift of another day! I had to tweak my mentality this week. I went from "I still have to fight this disease" to "I GET to fight this disease." Not everyone is so fortunate as to have a fighting chance like I do. Change your mindset and embrace positivity!
8 years ago today, I had a meeting that started my path back to radio. I had given up on myself, which was a mistake. Don't give up on yourself. Your great surprise could be just around the corner. Mine was. Thanks for helping me stay in this amazing position. I appreciate you.