Post Thanksgiving Haze

So, I've been reprimanded again regarding my posts.  But, I do have an excuse: I was in a fog from Thanksgiving.  So many blessings were given, I just couldn't rise out of the coma! Plus, it was a "boring" weekend.  (Not really, but it was low-key!)

Friday was a nice day for me to just be by myself.  That's right folks, I was allowed to be alone!  I drove myself to the hospital and did my Herceptin treatment #6!  It was sooo nice! Why was it nice?  Because I was independent!  I drove myself there, I had the awesome Friday lunch (catfish, brown rice, veggies and salad).  I never want to change my treatment days because I love that lunch soo much!  Afterwards David and I went shopping for a bit and I finished the night with a pedicure/manicure/should rub with my sister.

Why did I need a pedicure/manicure?  Because that damn Herceptin!  Actually, Herceptin is not that bad. Here's a list of the side effects

1. NO cancer growth
2. no CANCER growth
3. no cancer GROWTH
4. Mouth sores
5. Jacked-up nails
6. Fatigue X 2 days

The truly evil drug is Decadron.  It is the hatest and most feared of all the drugs known to man.  I hate to say it, but Decadron is the "honey badger" of my life right now!  Side effects:

• Insomnia/agitation/inability to rest
• Wanting to eat everything in sight
• Moon face - people don't recognize me!!!!
• Acne....acne!!!!
• Bloating/weight gain
• Weak leg muscles - I can't even get up from kneeling!
• Not dealing well with frustration
• Balance issues
• Peeing all the time
• Poor vision/double vision

The best news I got today was that in 20 days I will be off Decadron!  I will have to celebrate with something wonderful.  Good thing I have 20 days to ponder!

Saturday was a nice day because I became a Catholic madrina (Godmother) to a close friend's son.  Soon I will be an actual Catholic as well, so I'll know the rules to guide him!  Right now I just serve as a witness.  But, it was really moving for me to see and hear how the catholic church accepts the new life into the church and to also explain to Leonardo how his light is shining in Heaven and God sees him. 

What was very interesting and enlightening about the Baptism is what the families consider appropriate attire to wear to a child's baptism.  I would think half the people there would have been more comfortable with a drink in their hands versus a baptism shell.  It was ridiculous and shameful!  OMG: I sound like my father!!!!!

After that I was able to take a wonderful nap (remember the fatigue of Herceptin - it actually cuts through the insomnia of Decadron!  And, to top off the night, I finally saw a good movie.  It took long enough, though!  It was Tower Heist.  Completely unrealistic movie - but enjoyable and funny enough to laugh.  That was the best part!  (Well, that and being out with David!)  He's sooo sweet!  Don't tell him though because I think he thinks he's losing his mojo and will want to spend copious hours at the pool hall finding it again!

Sunday was a sadder day (more sad?  Is sadder a word? Less happy day, maybe?) because I had to help David pack to leave to McAllen.  I could tell he didn't want to leave either.  He said he wanted to leave by 9 so it wouldn't be too late, but I don't think he actually left the city until like noon!  There was always something to do (like upload photos, or eat, or organize the closet!  It was sad, but he needed to go!  He needs to go make me some money!!!  Keep me in the lifestyle I have become accustomed to.  Oh, I forget, that's 6 people living in 1200 sq ft.  Maybe I need him to make more money than I'm accustomed to!  HAHAHAHAHA!

Sunday also was a milestone because I drove (again) AND I drove at night!!  HAHAHAHA.  I'm still alive to talk about it!  Really people - driving is no more an issue now for me than before.  Actually, I'm probably better at it now because I focus more on it.  Elena is my tattle-tale and will not let me be on my phone (which is good, since now you can get a ticket for texting!), so I have nothing to do but look at the cars around me.  How boring!!!  

So, the weekend ended very successfully and I was ready to prepare for the next week of school and the new routine that I want to be my healthy schedule.  Monday was a VERY eventful day, both personally and medically.  To be honest, I'm really drained from Monday.  It's 1100 pm right now and I'm actually going to go to sleep (that usually happens at midnight or later).  I promise I will post tomorrow on the HUGE changes I will be facing.  

That's the teaser to keep you guys coming back!