Thursday 1 March 2007

Hair
Wash day, wash day--yay!     I love the way my hair looks and feels when it's freshly "laundered".  Tomorrow is payday, and I need to stock up on shampoo and conditioner.  I'm going to stick with Tre Semme a little while longer, and resist the urge to leap into the more expensive arms of Giovanni. 

Other
I can't believe it's already March.  For crying out loud!  That old saying "time stands still for no man" is a big understatement!! 
Since it's March 1, I will begin my walking routine today after work.  I'd like to walk outside but I do have a treadmill to use in case of inclement weather. 
Speaking of inclement weather, we're under a severe thunderstorm watch for most of the day.  I've heard that a county not too far from us is currently having a tornado warning.  Not sure which direction the bad storm is heading, but I'd bet money it's toward us.    
Returning to healthy lifestyles...in addition to the walking regemine (sp?) I'll begin this evening, I've also today gone DECAF.     Actually, I've had no bad effects, like headaches, because I had already cut back on the amount of caffeine I was ingesting in earlier days.  I was a little concerned about feeling lethargic, but no such thing has happened.  I only have to remember to use the right type of tea bag!!    
I've also decided to cut out, or at least cut way back, on my use of Splenda (artificial sweetner).  Instead I will attempt to use Stevia, which is an all natural sweetner.  I want to be as healthy as I possibly can and now is the time to move in that direction. 

Friday 2 March 2007

Hair
2nd day hair.  My length is up in a twist of sorts...is that like one's knickers being in a twist?!  --I don't think so.     I'll make a run to Big Lots this weekend in hopes of finding Tre Semme s+c.  Although...the Giovanni products are calling my name REALLY badly...     Must resist, must resist, must resist. 

Other
So this caffeine-free thing has been pretty easy thus far.  No headaches, no lethargy, no ill effects whatsoever.  Actually?  I feel better!  I slept very soundly last night.  I've noticed my mood is more even.  I've also noticed fewer hot flashes. 
Used my treadmill last night for the first time in months.  The poor thing was covererd in dust!     I love walking out of doors, but Missouri's spring weather can be unstable, so it's nice to have the treadmill as a backup. 
I've set the last Monday in March, the 26th, as the first lunch meeting for a new group I'm trying to get started.  The group will consist of women whose lives have been touched by cancer in some way.  Either they've had it themselves (or have it currently), or their family/friends have it, etc.  Any woman, really, who is connected to the university where I/we work.  I want this to be a support group of sorts, where women can gather and talk about everything from diagnosis to life after remission.  I just want to help others if I'm able. 

Wednesday 7 March 2007

Hair
3rd day hair (2nd no-wash day); length is in a low ponytail.  I would have worn a giant claw clip (French Twist) again today, but didn't want to make the back of my head sore.  There's always tomorrow.    

Other
The result of my CA125 test is a 6.4--Normal is any number between 0 and 30.  So yay-rah for me!     Thanks, all, for the continued prayers. 
It's been almost one week since hubby stopped taking the muscle relaxers, but he still has the tremors.  Last night he was shaking badly all over, from head to foot.  That episode lasted for about, I don't know...maybe 20-30 minutes.  But, then, he had been taking those pills since January.  Maybe the longer one takes them, the longer they take to leave the body?  *sigh* 
Daughter had a job interview in the Memphis area yesterday, and it sounds promising.  She should know by Friday if she got the job.    

Thursday 8 March 2007

Thanks, Angel  *hugs*   

Hair
Still haven't washed my hair (since Monday).  Fingers crossed that I can last until next Monday morning!  Length is "clipped" into a french twist.  By golly, this could be my every-day-style...it's simple and terribly comfy.  But first the back of my head must become accustomed to the claws of the clip.  So, at first, I'll be wearing this style every other day. 

Other
Dear daughter had a very promising interview on Tuesday at a 7-doctor OB GYN practice somewhere in Memphis, TN.  She had a 2nd interview, by telephone, this morning, and should know by tomorrow if the job is hers.  She's trying not to get too excited, but I have a really good feeling about it.

Hubby begins physical therapy tomorrow afternoon.  He's already making noises about thinking he doesn't need PT, but everyone is telling him "GO!  --it will be good for you!!"  And so, he'll go.     Also in my unprofessional estimation, the tremors in hubby's hands seem to have lessened.  I was trying to pay close attention last night at supper, but didn't want him to notice me staring.  Maybe it's wishful thinking on my part but I honestly think the shaking is gradually subsiding. 

I have NOT been walking every evening as planned.  I get home from work and supper must be taken care of, and whatever other items that need to be addressed, etc., and by the time I remember I'm supposed to be walking it's too late and I'm too tired.    I know it takes a while (what is it--30 days?) to form a new habit, and so I'll simply keep at it.  Maybe I need to write myself a reminder note!