Earlier in my BC journey, I blogged about all the wonderful things I don’t have to do because I have cancer. http://thethingaboutbreastcancer.com/2008/11/22/chemo-amnesty-plan/
(see Nov 22 “chemo amnesty plan” blog if this link didn’t work).
My new favorite thing about cancer is that no one is asking me to write the “25 random things about me” on Face Book. I think everyone is afraid that it wouldn’t be funny and clever, but that it might be some sort of very topical rant like this:
1. I take Compazine at first sign of nausea
2. if that doesn’t work, I take zophran 30 minutes later
3. If I feel totally crappy, I take ativan,but it sometimes makes me tired
4. I sleep in a cap, cause the pillow case still pulls at the few hairs I have remaining on my head
5. every time I get a paper cut, I use a whole tube of Neosporin to avoid infection
6. I eat every 2 hours, keeping the people who make simple carbohydrates in business, despite the touch economy
7. when I tie my scarves in the morning, I sing the “la la la la la” Rhoda song
8. the nexium seems to be working for the acid reflux
9. the “magic mouthwash” makes me gag a little bit, but it does help with the mouth sores
10. Despite 6 weeks of chemo, my skin does not seem to be pale gray; I’m also not bone thin
11. during my chemo weeks, I don’t enjoy my morning coffee … this is truly depressing
12. I enjoy my Edy’s slow churn caramel praline crunch frozen yogurt no matter which day it is
13. I’ve switched to an extra soft tooth brush; it’s like being 2 years old again
14. Lemon Sorbet tastes really good when you’re a little queasy
15. fudge pops taste really good when you’re a little queasy
16. While the port is a convenient way to get chemo, it’s an annoying little devise on a day to day basis
17. I sometimes forget that I’m bald and I answer the door without putting on a cap, freaking out the UPS guy more than once.
18. I bought 2 wig-like things that I’m quite sure I’ll never wear
19. I get out of breath when I work out on the elliptical (this is as depressing as not liking the taste of coffee!!)
20. the bagels in the chemo room are stale, but I eat them anyway
21. the magazines in the chemo room are out of date, so I bring my own
22. I’m the only one in the chemo room who eats throughout my treatment (don’t they know about granola bars?????)
23. it’s amazing how fast you can get ready in the morning when you don’t have to do your hair
24. it’s actually quite warm and cozy to wear a scarf on your head when it’s 14 degrees
25. I’m flattered that Little Stevie is wearing a “shmata” on his head at the super bowl in support of me. 
2 Responses
February 2nd, 2009 at 11:34 pm
What is it with the 25 random things thing? Loved, as always, reading your 25 thoughts. I still don’t think I’ll get to mine any time soon, but it’s fun reading others’
February 13th, 2009 at 5:54 am
This is the first “25 random things about me” list that I’ve actually wanted to read. Thanks for sharing it.
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