To my surprise, I had a very normal day. I began by me playing with all the dogs -- we have Ash's 2 pugs staying with us while she is away. I'm enjoying the time with all even though it can get to be a handful with all the different personalities, but they're happy! And it makes me really happy to be around them.
I got caught up on some emails and telephone calls.
OMG, I had a "first" last night when I had taken a half of a sleeping pill insisted by my oncologist because I've had to take these anti-inflammatories due to a type of chemo drug that causes some major side effects. Anyway, this drug makes you very "allert and wide, wide awake" into the wee hours of the morning.
Well, I had taken the half pill and put myself to bed. Mind you I don't take sleeping aids whatsoever. I don't even take ibuprofen or Tylenol rarely. So I had no idea whatsoever how long this pill would take to deliver itself into my bloodstream.
I got on the phone with a girlfriend, we're talking along and before I know it, I have NO IDEA what the heck I'm talking about and I was discussing something as if I were already in a dream state. Talk about weird. I was so embarrassed as I realized I was making NO sense! I was mortified. My friend was so so kind that she went right along with the conversation! Now, that's a friend for you. Any-who, I blabbered again for a few seconds, but then she stated to me she needed to go for just a second but hold on, please. That's all I remember. Because when I was awakened by my husband sometime later, he told me that when my friend came back to the phone she knew I had gone quiet. So she contacted my hubby via his cell phone -- and thank GAWD he was listening for his phone. So he got the message that I was not responding and that he should check in on me. Low and behold there I was passed out on my back with my glasses still on my face and the phone to the side of me! What a vision that must have been. But at least I was breathing and in a deep, deep sleep. I woke up just enough to hear Jim tell me I had passed out waiting for my friend and that he had taken my glasses off and put them away for me -- he kissed me good night and I didn't wake up again till 6 or 7 this morning. LOL!!! What a hoot. I have never experienced anything like this before. First's for so many things these days. LOL! I can't wait to see what I do tonight to my poor husband. LOL. At least this is the last night of this regimen of pills.
I didn't experience any nausea, body aches or headaches. I went about my business. I went to the farmer's market, which was so much fun. I just love going -- all the people milling about, different foods, great choices. I went to my favorite organic farmers and then I bought this great planter that was filled with great flowers. I have it out in my front porch area next to my door. I love it! After the market off I went to volunteer at the Animal Friends of the Valley shelter. I absolutely love it there and I feel like I make a difference. I'm sure I drive some people nuts, but hey, that's me. But I love it. I was there for 3 hours. I usually am there for 5 hrs on Saturday, but I took it easier. No issues whatsoever. I had my water bottle (canteen - no plastic) and Jim found me some great sized pita breads -- 3 inches in circumfrence, which is a perfect portion size. Found them at Trader Joe's (love that store so much). So he had made me a couple tuna fish sandwiches -- perfect sizes. I am eating really tiny little meals all day long now and it's helping big time.
I came home and did a little work around the house then I plopped myself back on the couch and ended up falling asleep for about 20 minutes. Nice power nap. Got up, took care of the dogs, made a lovely Scallops Paradiso meal - very light and yummo for dinner.
What a great day! Great day! IF this is the calm before the storm, so be it. I feel soooo very lucky I had this great day especially after my first chemo treatment.
I am now going to go and knit for awhile so my day can truly be complete. Without my knitting I feel lost. That is my Zen! I love, love, love my knitting. And I do a little crocheting as well, but knitting is my gig.
Anyway, this was a great day. I'm so blessed.
Yup, my cup's half full!
