Friday, June 23, 2006

3 more days

I was supposed to have a treatment today. The Poison Doctor’s office called to reschedule it for Monday. Apparently they don’t like to start new treatments on Fridays in case there are problems in the first few days. Um, I started all of this on a Friday, but OK—if they feel it can wait 3 more days then I can enjoy my weekend.

I think I’m hitting the point where this entire process is getting old—as in I’m tired of planning around treatments, wondering how I’m going to feel, etc. Additionally my body is aching for some regular exercise and activity. Oh sure—I’ve gotten out to play basketball and softball, but it’s not a consistent thing. Regularity. Ho-hum activity. Stuff that usually bores one to tears--that's what I'm craving. Yes, I know this time will come—hopefully in September. And perhaps with this new treatment I will be able to do more. I keep reminding myself of what they said at the get-go—if you can get through the first 4 treatments you’ll be home free. OK. Done that.

I get asked about my eyebrows a lot—the fact that I still have them (whew). They are definitely thin—they are usually “robust” and dark. Now they are almost gray (as in DARK gray, not as in graying hair) and they are no where near robust. Makes me think of all of the places that I’m lacking hair right now. It’s really rather nice. I did get another hair cut last night—even when what’s left of that grows, I’d rather just have it short. Quite frankly it would look silly if it grew out anyway—it doesn’t cover the entire scalp. I wonder what the next treatment will do to what’s left. I wonder what the next treatment will be like all together. I guess it will have to wait another 3 days.