Be Good to Yourself

Rose Gold and Pink Radiance

I've said this before but I will remind myself again ... be good to yourself ... reward yourself every week with something. It doesn't have to be something "big" or expensive. It could be something as simple and meaningful as snuggling on the couch and watching a movie and eating popcorn with the people you love. If you have been craving a Japanese bento box -- go for lunch after your infusion; eat that ice cream bar covered in decadent chocolate ... life is too short.

When I was in the hospital last week trying to figure out a way from going crazy, John brought me my computer and there in my email was a notification from Avon reminding me that it was my 2nd anniversary of buying online and offering me free shipping. That was worth exploring. I've had Avon's Viva Pink on my toenails since I was first diagnosed. I poked around to see if there were any other colors that might catch my fancy -- two actually -- Rose Gold and Pink Radiance.

It was a particularly trying week so I added a couple of things -- two creams, a mascara and some hand lotion. They all arrived today ... the day before my last Big Witch chemo!

Today I also got to meet with Dr. Schaffer so she could clear me for my infusion tomorrow. I found out that she is recommending a Neulasta shot tomorrow to boost my White Blood Count after TCH. That's the shot that's given in the stomach and causes bone and muscle pain in some women. Apparently these women weep for days. I am not most women so I am going to give it a try and pray very hard that I will be fine.