Curls?

My hair is getting longer. And it has some curl! My hair has always been  poker straight. It's sort of fun.
Last time I wrote I was heading to my colonoscopy. Results? Not normal. I need to repeat in in 6-9 months. Don't worry, it's not cancer. The abnormal results may well be due to the virus I had a few days prior to the scan.
I have not met my weight goal. Instead of losing a few more pounds (my goal was 8 pounds), I have gained 10 pounds.
I joined a gym - mostly for the zumba classes. I don't go. The class time isn't convenient and the class itself isn't quite as fun as I'd hoped.
My 40th high school reunion is coming up at the end of this month.
Oh...we took our family vacation over Memorial Day weekend. It was fantastic. The kids rented a beautiful, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom air conditioned cabin at Red River Gorge. We hiked, ate, played a game, talked, laughed and basically had a wonderful time. The kids we very patient with me as we hiked. My daughter-in-law introduced me to the home remodeling shows. Now I see all of the wonderful things that can be done to improve my home - most of which I can not afford.
I think you're up to date. My life is not very exciting.

life goes on

My life is not at all exciting. I work.  I occasionally go dancing.
However, I have decided that I should get all of those screenings that the doctors recommend.
Mammogram - everything was fine
Colonoscopy is today. Last hurdle?

3-month check-ups

I saw both doctors this week. All is well. My hemoglobin is normal for the first time since chemo started. 9 months post chemo and getting better every day.

TealWalk

This year I'm participating in the TealWalk for ovarian cancer. Our team is "unlikely heroes".

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A little pampering.

One year ago today, I went to the ER with lower abdominal pain and climbed aboard the SS Ovarian Cancer.
Today I got a haircut, manicure and pedicure. A little pampering to celebrate.

check up time

In the past two weeks, I had appointments with both the surgeon and the oncologist. Good checkups with both. My hemoglobin is almost back to normal and, as the surgeon said, "no lumps or bumps".
I can hardly believe that it's been six months since my last chemo.
As for 2014, it still sucks. My brother is back in the hospital. I am exhausted form stress on top of stress. (not that I'm making his illness about me)
That's all for now. My life is not very interesting these days.

pixie

I had my first haircut a few days ago. It's a very short, pixie cut. I don't hate it. I colored my hair because it came in all gray and I have never wanted to be gray. There was some discussion with my sister and my daughter who think I should leave it gray. In the end, it's my hair. To me, the haircut and leaving the house without my wig complete my return to normalcy. It's all very exciting!!

In the mean time, 2014 was supposed to be a much better year for me but it isn't starting out that great. On Jan. 2nd, I had a little fender bender. I changed lanes and a car had moved into my blind spot. There was damage to the other car which really needs repair and my car just had a little dent and a broken signal light cover. I wasn't planning to fix my car. Then, just 15 days later, while driving to work, a woman missed the bend in the road, crossed the yellow line and slammed into me. My car was totaled. I'm ok. I have a new (to me) car which I like pretty much. I miss the Subaru but I'm adjusting pretty well. I now drive a Kia Soul. At least it's black.

Now it's February. Hopefully the rest of the year will be better!!!!