Just checking in really quickly to update everyone. We had a wonderful Christmas. I really enjoyed hanging out with my family. We had a really great day and I was so happy to just be here to celebrate it. With an impending snow storm coming from the south our cousins from NC decided to come up a day early, which made everyone happy. They got here in the evening on Christmas day. The girls have been burning up the Wii Glee karaoke nation is the bomb. Now we aren't the only people on the planet without one, thank God. I have been lost in playing around on my ipad, man what did I ever do without that? I've been playing words with friends with some of my tweeps and learning slowly but surly how to do things. I also got a Nook color reader and have been reading a bit and really love it. I finally stepped into the modern age and have a smart phone. I've been busy filling up on apps and fighting those angry birds. Both the ipad and phone where so nice to have at chemo this week. It made the time go a lot faster.
(Pardon the no makeup face here!)
After getting my hair cut really short on The Wednesday before Christmas my hair continued to fall out after my chemo on Thursday. The day after Christmas I decided it was time and I shave it all off. It came out so easily I barely had to even touch it with my razor. So I'm bald again. I never thought I would be here again. I even gave away all my scarves a year or so ago. Everyone came through and I have lots of new scarves and hats and got my old ones back. I am all stocked up. It's a bit colder being bald in the winter, wooo! So no more flying under the radar, now I look like I have cancer. We went shopping at the mall the day after I shaved my head and I got stares and smiles, people being nice to me just because I have a scarf on my head. That is something I never get used to. I tied my wig on the other day and I still hate it. It's itchy and ugly and I just hate it. If I do get a new wig I am going long and bright!
Hope everyone had a happy holiday and a safe and happy new year.
I finally got a smart phone this year, too. I love it. I read on it and tweet from it and it's AWESOME. I've become one of those people who picks up her phone as soon she wakes up. A bad habit, but well... no one's there to be bothered by it so who cares, right?
The only problem is that everything is too easily accessible. Like, music and books and games and stuff. It's way too easy to buy things. And that's bad for me. I'm an impulsive spender.
Anyway, I personally dig the hair. I only wish it had been your choice. You're strong, lady. You continue to amaze me. Wish you the very best in life and a fantastic 2011. :)
Posted by: stephanie @ thevamptramp.com | January 01, 2011 at 07:45 PM
I'm not as technologically advanced as you are and am still in the dark ages because I only use my phone to talk and text. Gah!
My friend told me she couldn't wear a wig because her head was so sensitive during chemo and the only thing that worked for her were the soft scarves. She loved them.
You have a beautiful light that shines from within. I can hear it in your 'voice' here. Blessings for better health in the year to come.
Posted by: Kate | January 01, 2011 at 10:15 PM
Isn't being able to fly under the radar a blessing. People say that they won't/don't treat you differently or act differently, but they do. It is a strange thing to have to deal with isn't it. God bless them, they do mean well, but it is tough to deal with sometimes! You are so brave and strong, and look great with or without the hair! Continue to show the world your beauty ; ) I will keep you in my prayers as always!
Posted by: Deb | January 01, 2011 at 10:26 PM
You have more than enough techie stuff to keep you busy for a while....
and btw...I think you are beautiful...not everyone can carry off the "bald look" but you have such beautiful features that you do it in style!!!
Have a wonderful New Year...since you'll be kicking cancer out of your life this year!!!
Posted by: Becky | January 01, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Would you email me your address????? I have woven some beautiful wide, bamboo scarves, that would be wonderful to wrap around your head, and face. I would love to send you one.
Hilary
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Posted by: hilary cooper-kenny | January 01, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Congrats on all the new technology.
Sorry that you have to go bald again....I never did get used to my head hitting the cold pillow at night! I'm with you on the wig,too......wore mine for a month or two and never went back...indoors I was bald...outdoors I wore a hat (cause I was not good at the scarf thing...).
Good Luck - thinking of you often as I follow your new journey...hang tough....
k8
Posted by: k8scraps | January 02, 2011 at 02:36 PM
Wow! You got all th tech tools at once. Watch out for overload. :) I truly wish for great joys this coming year for you and your family.
Posted by: Michele | January 02, 2011 at 05:19 PM
Thanks so much for providing this wonderful blog. Your optimism is contagious! I look forward to keeping up with you in 2011. Wishing you all good things in the new year.
Posted by: Elle M | January 02, 2011 at 06:28 PM
You look beauteous! I have a smart phone now too, and I'm kinda addicted. So much fun!
Wishing you a happy, healthy, wonderful new year!
Posted by: M.J. Jacobsen | January 03, 2011 at 10:34 PM
I tried on wigs a few weeks ago just for the heck of it. I found one that was white and LOVED IT!! But I had sticker shock when I saw the price and left it in the wig shop. Hopefully, if you decide to get one you can find a brand that at least won't be itchy.
Di
Posted by: Di | January 03, 2011 at 10:47 PM
I still don't have a smart phone - I'm starting to feel like a complete societal outcast! And good luck finding a comfortable wig, I like the sound of long and bright!
Posted by: Megan (Best of Fates) | January 04, 2011 at 01:37 PM
It sounds like you had a lovely Christmas with your family. :)
I think long and bright for a wig sounds good, hopefully the next one, if you do get one will be much more comfortable.
Some must be as I know some people do have them just for a change. I used to see them on the shopping channel... loads of colours and styles. For people who just wanted a new look, so some of them must be more comfy to wear than others.
I know I have said it before but you really do look great with no hair, the main thing is you are feeling and looking well!. :)
Posted by: Samantha ~ Holly and Zac~ | January 06, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Just found your blog thanks to The Pioneer Woman. I haven't had time to visit all around it yet but it looks like I will love it.
Wishing you the best. One of my sisters and I both have had breast cancer and are survivors. She went through lots of chemo and surgeries but it living a beautiful and full life now.
We are expecting more snow here in north central West Virginia. I love it and enjoyed the photos of your dogs playing in it.
Posted by: Becky | January 19, 2011 at 01:23 PM