No Sleep~

I was up all night.  Did not sleep after midnight.  It's 8 am and I am still wide awake.  Let's see how the day unfolds.  

Well, I slept for about an hour and then was wide awake again for the rest of the day.  Took the online class again for a second day.  I was glad I did.  Then I got sleepy after dinner and slept for about 3 hours.  Up again just in time for Criminal Minds.  Still wide awake.

As I've Aged...

As I've aged, I have become kinder to myself, and less critical of self. I've become my own friend.

We have seen too many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or play, on the computer, until 4 AM, or sleep until noon? I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50, 60 &70's, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over a lost love, I will.

I will walk the beach, in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive into the waves, with abandon, if I choose to, despite the pitying glances from the jet set.
They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. And, I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken. How can your heart not break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, or even when somebody's beloved pet gets hit by a car? But, broken hearts are what give us strength, and understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine, and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I'm so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think. I don't question myself anymore. I've even earned the right to be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become. I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be. And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).

Chemo~

Didn't want to get up out of bed for anything.  But I had my chemo today.  I was dress and ready early and wanted to eat a good meal before the treatment so I stopped at Steak and Shake and had a lunch.  Then I went to Chemo.  Linda forgot to tell me on the phone that I would probably sleep and may need someone to drive me home.  So I did sleep a bit and so Hans called Adrian to give him a ride to the hospital to get me.  His timing was perfect.  I came home and slept more after I ate.  Hans had dinner ready for me.  

Got up in time for my online class.  Then I was up the rest of the night.

Chemo Postponed.

Went to breakfast at Paragon.  Seen Sandy from my cancer group there.  Such a nice lady.

Went to the viewing of Hans' friend from work that passed away.  It was set up very nicely.

Had a Chemo appointment today but being there were no doctor's on staff at my appointment time and it was the first of the new treatment, it was postponed till Tuesday @ 12:40 pm.

Date With River~

Had a date with my grandson River.  We had such a great time.  We had lunch at TGI Friday and then we went to the Monster Mini Golf, then to Orange Leaf (ice cream place), then to the pet shop.  Our last stop was the half price book store and River got a few good comic books.  When we went home to my house he wanted to do a craft.

Homework done, Quiz Done~

Turned in all my papers leaving the weekend freed up. I also took the quiz and missed 4 out of 25, but I will do better next time. They were tricky questions. I like that I can review my answers and learn the proper one. It is pretty cool. I still don't know the result of my last MOD where I screwed it up on the final. Oh well. Now to start on the next chapter after I have a great weekend.

Busy Day~

Today was a busy day.  I got up earlier than I had been...by 8am I was in the shower and getting ready for the day.  Hans got off early for an appointment I was suppose to have that ended up being cancelled by the surgeon's office, so we went to breakfast at Paragon.  Yum.  Had a Greek Omelet.  Then did some shopping around for a gizmo that would turn the front of the bathroom sink into a storage space for the toothpaste or whatever.  I also finally picked up a shelf to put in the office so I can finally clean it up and get stuff off the floor.  Then off to the Oncologist to see about resuming my chemo.  I start back again on Monday.  By 6 pm I was wiped out and fell asleep till 10 pm.  Just can't do as much as I used too.  Now to study more.  All my assignments that are due today have been done and turned in. Cancer won't stop me from doing the things I need to do.

My husband, My hero~

My husband is my hero. Fixed my wifi and internet issues. Bought a new router as well. The 1st one just wasn't strong enough. Now even the Youtube works great. I couldn't get that to work hooked up to the first one. I'm stoked. Now back to homework. Got an overall B for last week's work.

Gallery, Lumpia and Quiz~

Today was pretty good for not wanting to get up this morning. Worked the gallery, then went shopping. Felt lost without Hans shopping with me. Got the stuff for the pot luck tomorrow and came home and rolled, rolled, rolled...LUMPIA!!! (Vicki's way)~4 packs of skins done. Got to get more wraps, I have more stuffing than I planned on.

Just took my quiz and I got 100%. I like getting my score right away.  I also got a note from the teacher on my first report "Excellent job on the 3 C's paper".  Now for my grade on Intentional Torts. The waiting game.

Shedding~

All day yesterday my hands had been peeling like a snake shedding his skin. I wonder, are my finger prints going to be the same on the under skin? It is pretty tough layers that are coming off. This was from t he chemo burn that I sustained on March 8th. It is very odd.

Ok...homework that's due is done and sent in. Now that I have fickle'd my son on his spelling, I will spend some time with the hubby before he has to turn in for the night. Oh and I have a group meeting tonight. Oh fun.

3 C's~

Taking a break from my studies. I have to write a paper on the 3 C's, Coustesy, Compassion and Common Sense.

R.I.H. Uncle Narding~

I am finding out that sleep is my friend. My hands are getting pinker rather that red now and they are feeling less like plastic. Can't wait to be over this. I even ate a little more of a breakfast than I have been. Yay~

Remember the good times with relatives that welcomed you into their homes when you were a child to spend the weekends or summers with them. Rest in Heaven Uncle Narding.

Out of Danger~

Jack in the Box opened last Monday here in Avon. Today they had a packed parking lot and also had Sheriff's Department to keep the peace in the drive through and the parking lot. Just seemed kind of funny to see.

Well, the doctor says I am out of danger and the worst is over. My hands will still peel and I am still healing, but the danger of the bad chemo is subsiding. Amen to that.

First Meal in a while~

Today was great because I was able to eat almost a whole meal at IHOP. The broccoli went down without hurting my throat and the potatoes I could taste them. It was a delayed birthday meal. Then I came home and did a lot of my reading for school. I will be doing online for the next 5 weeks. What a great day.

Stoked!

I am so stoked!!! It's better than a four leaf clover! Let me explain...I have been looking for my HP disk for months because I have been having issues with my computer vs the printer. We looked everywhere. It wasn't like me to lose something like that. I keep that stuff together. So we thought we were going to have to order a new disk. So I thought I'd check under the keyboard one more time. Low and behold, there it was face down in the sleeve under a folder I placed there for safe keeping. I must not have looked under the folder all this time. I am so relieved.

Feeling a bit better today. But not out of the woods.

Happy Birthday to Me~

Happy Birthday to me!

Couldn't go out with Hans to eat being I was still having trouble eating.  This is all from that last chemo. 

Jennifer came over with baby Story.  She is so adorable.  That was the best present.

Lost 5 lbs.~

I have the best-est husband. Gotta go eat. Since I can't get much down it's soup!!! Lost 5 lbs already since Monday.

Being I don't know how long it will take before I heal from this nightmare, I will be taking one online class and a leave of absence from the campus. Law and Ethics. So relieved the school is working with me on this.

I can't believe I cried like a baby when I had to talk to the counselor. I want to complete what I started. Being a 4.0 student I was able to get set up with an online class.  I will probably be out till the chemo is done.

Another Day of Pain~

Off to another day of school. Have to still be driven. Feel better, but my hands still hurt like a son-of-a-gun! Have a great day everyone.

Not too well~

My husband could not have taken a better week for vacation. He is driving me to school. Safety first!

Oh the pain~Went to the doctor's after school. Hans had to drive me and pick me up. It is so great a feeling when someone validates your pain is real. The doctor is not going with the same chemo treatment after seeing my hands. He said I had a bad reaction to this and we would not be using it again. So instead of 3 more treatments I will have 9 more and they will be every week. There is no antidote for what is happening to my hands, so I have to just wait it out. Thank goodness my husband is off work this week.

Seen Doctor Bolla.  Definitely not going to have the Taxotere anymore.  He hadn't seen this happen in years.  Neither has the nurses that give me the treatment.

Red Hands~

Today hasn't been the best. Not at all. The new medicine they gave me in Chemo #5 is not being very pleasant. My hands hurt worst than they did all last night. I haven't been on here till now because I was afraid of hurting them more. Ice didn't help. I don't know how I will be able to go to school if this is going to be the side effect for this medication. Another L.O.A perhaps? I do have to finish this week to get my grade for the second MOD. Hans has been great through it all. He wanted to take me to breakfast, I couldn't do it. Ugh.

My hands got redder and redder.  They were hurting so bad.  I put the lotion on and a pair of white gloves.  I rested all day.  I couldn't do much with my hands.  

Beef and Boards~

Went out on our Anniversary Dinner Play at Beef and Boards.  Tonight's production was Legally Blonde.  I can't believe how great it was.  Loved it.  I got my t-shirt and my stretch ring that I started getting each year as a remembrance.   After the show we stopped at the bar where Adrian was having his annual birthday bash for all the March birthdays.  I can't drink alcohol right now so we said our hellos and then took some pictures and left.  The party was rockin'!

At the dinner my hands started getting hot.  I had to keep asking for ice to cool my hands down.  After we left the bar, I was pretty wiped out.

Day 2 of Chemo #5

Day two of Chemo 5 was all right. I went to a BC Group meeting. I learned a lot. Then I needed to kill some time being I couldn't get my booster shot for a while yet and I was in the same area. Didn't want to waste gas by driving all the way home and then come back. So I tried to stop in the new Jack in the Box just for the sake of nostalgia. I know that kind of food isn't the best thing for me right now. Any way I used my allowance to get some things from the Dollar Tree. Picked up some things I could use and then went to Big Lots and got a fan for my Laptop. Seems to be working well. $10, not bad. Then I stopped over to the hospital to see if I can get in early or just wait till they can take me in (20 hours after chemo is the target). They took me right in. Such a great deal. My potassium level got back to normal with the help of the medicine. Great deal. Came home and Hans made chili. Yum. He brought me my new Swish medicine so I can eventually taste food right again. It worked. I will be able to taste my food at the Dinner Play tomorrow night for our 8th Anniversary. Celebrating tomorrow, but it is on the 13th. Now it's time to relax.

Field Trip and Chemo~

Today was my 5th Chemo. I came through it just fine. But while I was getting the new medicine, my hands and feet were put on ice. When I lifted my hands they went way hot. At first I thought it was from the laptop. But then I lifted the other hand and it was hot too. It was like my hands were having hot flashes. The nurse and I both laughed about it. But I guess the doc knew what he was doing when he ordered the ice packs. 

I also went to a field trip to a Health Plex where they talked about the HIPPA and HITECH laws in Medicine. Our speakers name is Michael Jackson. How fun was that? Most of the people already worked in the field of Medical Billing and Coding.

All in all another good day even with the rain~

Lumpia~

Making Lumpia in honor of Uncle Narding. You'd be proud Uncle...

Happy Birthday my Twins~

30 Years ago my twins were born.

Absolutely tired.
By the way, I got 2 A's on my test yesterday and I got my pin and certificate for my perfect attendance in the first MOD.

Take a Break~

Took a break from studying today. I was so tired when I got home. Insomnia last night. I did well on my two Medical Language tests. Talked to the counselor about my frustrations. She told me it was understandable that I would feel that way. There are some classes I should have taken prior to that first one. But all in all I am doing well in spite of it.

Breakfast & Ginza's

Going out for breakfast. What a treat!

Later we met the Westsider group for Adrian's birthday celebration at Ginza's.

Pantry & Michael's

So I have been to the Pantry and Michaels this morning. Hubby called and is working late. Now what to do? What I wanted to make I have to wait for the meat to thaw. Ugh (not good planning). So I guess I hit the books.

TV Reception Sucks today~

Today, my studying is going seemingly well. I have finished the homework and will read the chapter one more time. Maybe the chemo brain is settling down. Funny how clear this chapter was for me. I guess I will have to go on to the next chapter while my brain is clear.

The TV reception sucks because of the weather. So I will catch up later. I am going to Hulu.com to catch up on some shows. I have Korean drama I need to catch up on there.

Class Project~

Yesterday in class we did a really fun group project. We had to write a story or two in Medical Terminology talk. Ours was pretty good. I love it when teachers keep us entertained and make us think. What I don't like is when they just read through the text. That is boring. Maybe that is why I am liking one class and not the other as much. My group did two hilarious stories. One was "A Day at the Beach" and the other was "Family Reunion".

A Day at the Beach

It was a eu day at the beach.  the sky was cyan/o and full of clouds.  The hydr/o were brady and calming.  Almost necr/o.  So the surfers were not out today.  As we were tanning we became erythr/o.

The sea bi/o was pan peri.  It was relaxing auscult/o to the sea bi/o. My my/o became so relaxed that the gram was crystal clear I didn't want to fract/o the moment.  While laying out I was stung by a jellyfish and suffered macro dyspena, which caused me to hyperventilate.  My friend Shuwnta had to urin/o on my derm/o.  This was MAL.

Family Reunion

We were pan syn at the park.  The ventrl/o had the stench of axill/os.  Someone needed a hydr/o bath, STAT!!! The cost/o were cooking pyro brady on the grill.  Uncle Bill was fus/o the drinks for everyone.  It mad my viscer/o rrhagia.  The babies were drinking galact/o from their moms mamm/o. We were learning the FH.

I'm Gonna Love You Through It.

Today was an emotional day for me. I am not sure why it was like that today, but it was. I have seen my video over and over again. I know the song, but when you can drive and really listen to it, it has a different effect on you. The song is my story. "I'm gonna Love you Through it". Martina McBride. I cried when I listened to it this morning. I couldn't stop. I was all alone in the car and it seemed silly for me to cry.

Later, at the end of my class, the teacher said I was her hero. I have heard that from many and accepted it gracefully. But I had to ask her, being I trust her words, "I know many have said that to me, but I don't know what they mean by it." Her answer was overwhelming to me. I wanted to cry right there but waited. She said that I come in every day in spite of all what I am going through without complaining. The other students, some come in complaining and really don't have a clue what it takes to push on. Well, if I can be an inspiration to other, then that is what God wants me to do. I will love you all through it too.~


Enjoy the video~
http://youtu.be/Dx4M2s-B0pg

Booster Shot~

Went to school and did fine.  After I went home for a while to try and do some coupon printing.  No success.  Need to redo the whole desktop computer system.  Ugh. 

Went for my booster shot and got my potassium results.  The results were low.  So Dr. Bolla sent in a prescription for this.  Plus I was given a list of foods that should help.  The ladies in the therapy department are always so great. 

Later I went to check my schedule at the Gallery for Saturday.  I work 12-4 pm.  Good time for studying. 

Next stop was the Group Therapy for Breast Cancer Survivors.  It was a great meeting.  We all had different experiences.  You also learn of different events that are going on in town.  Camp Blue Bird is coming up in April.  Showed my video to some of the ladies that stayed to watch.  They loved it.

Went home and studied some more.

Chemotherapy #4

Chemotherapy #4.  Went after school.  Went smooth.  My test results for my blood work seemed fine.  My WBC (White Blood Counts) were above the norm for a chemo patient.  My potassium results will be in tomorrow.  No side effects throughout the night.  I was able to stay up long enough to do my studying.  Usually I am very tired when I have the treatment.

Test Day at School

This was the beginning of the second week of classes.  I had a quiz in both classes.  I think I did all right in my first class.   But the second one I didn't do so well.   I missed 9 1/2 questions.  My eyes were bothering me.  I think that may have been part of my problem.  Tension headache was setting in as well.  Let's see how the rest of the day goes.

Congrats Tim and Melody~

Went to the wedding of Timothy and Melody Chapman.  It was a beautiful little ceremony.  I think her mom and big brother would be proud.  For her side of the family I think it was just Hans, Me, Andromeda and Jan.  I used to baby sit Melody when she was a baby.  The minister was a wonderful speaker.  He shared with Hans and I after the service a bit of his and his wife's story.  Love was in the air this day.

Good nights sleep.

I slept good last night.  I woke up around 8 am this morning.  Feel way better.  I was having some crazy dreams.  Dream't we were on a trip and Hans and I had two rooms at the hotel we were staying at.  One was for us and the other I guess all our friends kept coming to and visiting.  I think that was for my art work and stuff to display.  Anyway, it was all good.  Let's see how today goes.

Fatigue set in~

The morning went well.  But this evening by 4 pm I started feeling tired.  I took a nap around 4:45 pm and Hans woke me up to eat.  After which I was feeling very tired still and had to go lay down.  I also had pain in my right arm starting from my shoulder down to my elbow.  I took a pain pill for that.  I guess I had bags under my eyes too according to Hans.  I guess the week at school took a lot out of me.

Back to School~

First day of classes for my second MOD at Sanford Brown.  Things changed.  Teachers have gone and I only seen like 3 of the people that were my classmates in September and October.  Phooey!

I did change one of my classes today.  So I think I am going to have two challenging classes instead of one.  I only have two classes.  Maybe I will be able to catch up on line with the third time slot. 

I went to see Dr. Bolla after since the class I thought I would be able to go to after all from the Cancer Center was cancelled, I got an appointment.  Dr. Bolla prescribed a mouth wash for me that should help.  Also suggested something for my teary eyes.  This was a productive day after all.

Back to school and Dr. Bolla

First day of classes for my second MOD at Sanford Brown.  Things changed.  Teachers have gone and I only seen like 3 of the people that were my classmates in September and October.  Phooey!

I did change one of my classes today.  So I think I am going to have two challenging classes instead of one.  I only have two classes.  Maybe I will be able to catch up on line with the third time slot. 

I went to see Dr. Bolla after since the class I thought I would be able to go to after all from the Cancer Center was cancelled, I got an appointment.  Dr. Bolla prescribed a mouth wash for me that should help.  Also suggested something for my teary eyes.  This was a productive day after all.

All about the scarf.

Looked for the yarn I made the last scarf with.  It was $9.99 a skein. 
I under priced my work to the guy on Saturday that liked my scarf.  
Doesn't look like I will be making it for that guy Jeff. 
But now I know what to tell someone else if they ask.

Scarf and Cap are making a hit.
 I wish I had the speed to make them faster to sell.

The Pantry~

Went to the Pantry and a guy, Jeff, wanted to have me make a scarf and hat for his girlfriend.  $25 is the price I set.  He wanted 2 for $30.  No Way!  We settled on 2 for $45.  So I hope he calls and it's the start of a new thing for me.

Test results & Gallery Panel~

Got the test results for the blood test taken Tuesday for my Potassium count.  It was still low, but not by much.  Dr. Bolla had me up my dose to two instead of one on the Potassium pill.  All my other numbers were good.  Kidneys and liver all good.

Gallery Meeting with the Panel.

Blood test again~

Blood test to check on my Potassium levels.  They were low at time of the chemo.

Super Bowl in Indiana

Way to go Giants.  

This is Manning Town so we will support his brother and his team.  

Good game!

Rough Morning~

Cancer Sucks! Rough morning. I had insomnia last night. That sucks in itself. Finally got to sleep about 7:30 am. 3 hours: Is that enough? I guess it will have to be. Then the Neurapathy started in my feet. I haven't had that yet. It has always been in my right arm. They want to cramp up and you try your best not to let them lock up on you. Cancer Sucks. So if you want to avoid this, take steps to improve your life now to avoid the chemo and side effects of the process. Love to all.

Pre-Indy Super Bowl Extravaganza~

I actually climbed the Monument at the Circle.  

Went downtown for the Cancer Event.  It was amazing to see Patti LaBelle.  I actually climbed the Monument at the Circle.  But we couldn't get all the way to the top.  Something was stopping the process.  Someone got sick up there so everyone that was waiting at the top elevator had to go back down.  We were almost there and we climbed it.  That's 32 flights of stairs at an average of 10 steps each.  This gal won't let the chemo stop me. 

Me and my Hansy~

Shot of the steps going up.

We walked around and seen many things we normally wouldn't in walking around down town.  It was a nice time.  We then waited to see Patti LaBelle at the Verizon Stage.  After a while it started getting crowded.  We were leaning on a couple of posts you couldn't tell because it was about butt high.  So people kept asking Hans to move so they can get by.  Poking him and yelling at him to move.  Each time he had to tell them he couldn't and told them even he moved they wouldn't be able to get by.  So this one guy just wouldn't let up on him and after Hans told him 3 times he couldn't move I stepped in.  I told the guy "I don't care what you got to do, but you are going that way or back the way you came.  He told you 3 times he has a pole up his butt and can't move for you!"  The guy was a bit drunk I think, but he stopped for a moment and apologized and the waited for me to tell him it was ok to go. I was laughing about that all night.  If he would have gave us more lip, the wig was gonna come off. 

Shot from one of the levels of the Monument.
There are the cars all lined up at the bottom there.

Zip Line fun~Sold out this day.

Back side of  Letter Wall.

Hans on the front side of the Wall.

I think this was Jennie DeVoe.

~A presenter on Breast Cancer~ 

~Patti LaBelle~

Patti LaBelle

After the concert, with the special bus schedule, we missed the bus so we needed to take the taxi home.  We saved a bunch of money on parking.  It was a great time in Indy.

Date with the hubby~

Today was a good day. Went to Greenwood to just walk around the mall again. I need to get my walking in for sure. We were there early. Wanted to see how much the Colt's wigs were on sale. Good price, but didn't really need to buy something I'd only use seldom right now. I also found the REAL LCR game. The original one. Yippee. Game on!

So then we went to see what was playing and the $1.75 movie theater. Decided to see MONEYBALL. I really liked the movie. Left me thinking outside the box once again. I love to do that. Now home with some good movies and a loving husband and son.

Fatigue Sets In~

Today I had a bit of fatigue and nausea.  It took me an hour and a half to eat cottage cheese, yogurt and tapioca.  I have to eat a banana a day as well, so I blended it later with Ensure Butter Pecan.  It tasted great.  I slept a lot today off and on.  Later I was able to eat a cup full of chili that my husband made the other day.  It was good.  Good nap after.  I was able to eat a little more later to keep me from being hungry over night.

 

Time to sit back and watch The Big Bang Theory.

Lumpia and Artist Gallery~

Today was a good day too.  Was able to eat fine.  Started at noon to make some Lumpia.  Yum.  I made it with Shrimp this time instead of turkey meat.  It also had bean sprouts and alfalfa sprouts and peas.  I also did a couple of cream cheese wraps.  It was good.  I felt great doing it too.  I went through 4 packs of skins.  Hans was smoking meats for future dinners as well.  Have to do it when the weather is good.   Otherwise, the wind will blow out the fire.  It was raining, but the wind was fine.  Back porch grilling is great.

Later, I still felt good.  So I went to the Artist Gallery Meeting.  It was a great meeting.  I will have a piece in the Town Hall for a showing.  Can't wait!

Cancer Support Group~

All went well with eating.  No pains or much nausea.  On it with the Zantac. 

Went to a Cancer Support Group.  It was very helpful and informative.  Too bad Hans has to get his sleep during this time.  I think it would have helped him too being the caregiver.  But at least I am able say what I need to without him helping me out.  He is just very passionate about my care.  So lucky to have that support.

Chemo went well.  There were no hiccups.  All went well.  I came home and made stuffed Chilies.  They were pretty good.  Then after we ate, I took a much needed nap.  When I seen it was 7 o'clock, I thought it was morning.  But it was still PM.  It was a good good day.  We prepped with Zantac the night before and just before the Chemo took another one.  I took a nap while waiting for the chemo to be done.  I already had my I.V. in.  They were gentle with me.  The nurses are all great.  Basically my numbers are all good.  But my potassium is just a bit low.  I need to eat a banana a day to try and get it to normal.  Other than that it is all good.

Before going to sleep, I received a wonderfully thoughtful gift from Roxanne Adams, a classmate from Venice High.  Thank you so much.  I will love the sachet for sure.  Hans may be able to use it too for his headaches and stress.  He is stressing from everything going on.  Keep him in your prayers as well.  There was a little snowman bell with my name on it as well.  Thank you for thinking of me.

This one is for you Mom and Craig.

It was good!

We got up early to see if we can catch a movie.  FOOTLOOSE!  By the time we got to Greenwood, the movie had started already.  Next showing was at 4:15 pm.  So we went to eat  at Steak N Shake.  We had fun eating there.  We took some photos to share.  Then we went to walk around the mall a bit.  What a fun date.

Today is the anniversary of my Daddy’s passing.  He died in 1998.  It was unexpected.  When my husband came home from work, I suggested we do something good to show we were still among the living.  My daddy would be proud.  We went by the pharmacy first to get that out of the way.  Then we went to Metropolis and walked around a bit.  At the book store we found the LCR game in a tin can.  It was $14.95.  I think we will wait till it comes down in price.  After which we went to dinner at Texas Longhorn’s in Avon.  It was so yummy.  The best part of it is it was a free meal for us.  Gift cards are great.  We took half of it home for another meal each.  Neither one of us is eating much these days.  Then we went home and watched a bit of TV and he went to bed.  I stayed up to watch the Miss California Pageant.  Pamela Noble was in it.  So that was my day.

Hair Falling out~

My hair is officially falling out. Bits were in the sink when I put oil in my hair. Later Hans found some in the tub from unseen places. Game on!

Happy New Year~

Happy New Year! Kids are fed and they are getting restless for their parents to pick them up. They want to go outside but that isn't going to happen. It is cold out there. Adrian and Sheena came to pick up River and took the twins with them too. Later Raul and Engrid stopped by. Had a bit of dinner and conversation. It was a quiet night.