Chemo Day 14

I feel like my work last week was ditto of the prior week…

Still on Spring Break…

Busy but productive…

And 4 10s = Friday's off!!!

But unlike last week I got an extra day off for my Spring Holiday, which required me to have a 4-day weekend!

Oh... and it was wonderful!!

More students returned to in-class learning today… with more starting in the coming days! So happy to hear how well it’s going for both students and staff. It's hard to believe we’re now in 4th quarter, enrolling students for next school year, and working on year-end projects. Reflecting back on where we were a year ago... so many new processes had to be put in place, quickly, out of need in this new environment, which have now become our new normal... they work… and they work well!

Crazy how things work out like that, and so proud of our team for all we've accomplished!!

So regarding me and my issues… similar to ‘work’, not much changed from last week… still a bunch of the same silly little side effects are lurking around… with ‘tiredness’ taking the lead. I’m more and more tired more and more often… I tire a lot quicker than before… more than ever in my life. It’s hard to force myself to slow down, as I've said before, that is just not ‘me’. FYI, I don’t do a lot of sitting around, doing nothing. Even in the evenings when the TV is on, I’m sitting of course watching/listening, but I’m typically doing something else as well. So this new ‘tired’ issue is hard to fathom. I realize that I probably don’t stop/slow down as soon as I should, but there comes a time on most days when suddenly I hit the wall. And then I know it, since it hits me like a frickn’ brick wall. So it’s then obvious I need to stop and take a break… and that break typically ends with me waking up and hour or so later. Then I’m energized once again, ready to go and tackle whatever else I’ve got going… with the understanding that I can’t/shouldn’t overdo it.

So excited when I pull an all-dayer yesterday!

Just a few random pics worth sharing...

~ trying out the Pink Drink on labwork day

~ Easter basket delivery to our sweet P

~ yes, I can still cook and this was Easter

~ with my #1 supporter, walking the paths at Pelona Vista!

YOU! I wish I could truly articulate how much I appreciate you reaching out… and you know who you are!! I feel like I’m on ‘repeat’, but it's worth repeating in my opinion. Just knowing you’re there and hearing from you is soooo very special… so please know you really are helping me, more than you realize. Your messages of encouragement, of positivity, of prayers, of love. They empower me to keep my spirits up, to keep up the fight, knowing you’re right there next to me. Again, I wish I could express how much you mean to me and how much you’re truly helping me get through this… the words “thank you” just doesn’t do it justice.

So this amazingly soft, hoodie, monogrammed, 'best-rated' robe appeared this week and it couldn't be any more perfect! And being it's from my HS bff makes it all the more special. Amazing how we can pick up where we left off... that's the beauty of bff's! Thank you L!

And then this beautiful bouquet of 'spring' was delivered this week... they definitely brightened up our Easter week and Easter dinner... thank you G for your continued support!!

Oh and then this Strawberry Acai Lemonade was delivered by the sweetest little 5 1/2 yo and her mama today... sooooooooooo refreshing and it's now my favorite... thank you B & P!

Ohhhh... and then... this amazing Brushetta was delivered this afternoon... and with absolute confidence I will say this is best I've ever had... it is absolutely delicioso!! So very flavorful!! Thank you M & E... you've created a masterpiece! Plus it was so nice 'front porch chatting' with you M!

Today’s appointment...

So this was really similar to the above ‘work’ and ‘issues’ sitch… this too was not really any different than last week. It went well… YAY! I slept through most of it… a perfect time to squeeze in one of those little refresher naps… another YAY! Came home energized from the steroids so I put in another hour of work. Had dinner. Took a zoom exercise class. [Besides my mile-a-day (or more) I’m trying to stay physically strong to get through each phase of this journey and dyna-band looks like a great core workout.] After ‘class’ I realized I’m done once again! Time to plop down and do nothing… well sort of anyway. I’m writing this blog while watching Food Network… which is relaxing, but it does requires me to think… lol!! FYI, I don’t ever plan ahead what I’m going to write about… I just start ‘talking-writing’, as if you’re right there in front of me. Not sure if that’s the way it’s supposed to be done, so forgive me if it’s a bit wonky… I’m just doing ‘me’.

Next appointment… April 12

Have a great week!

<3