Not so bad

Today went about as well as it could go, especially considering that we had a significant snow storm to deal with. Mandy picked me up early and got me through the snow to "chemo class" in plenty of time. Then we went wig shopping, which bordered on being fun. Evidently wigs need to be broken in, like leather shoes, so it is better to get one before you need and wear it for shorter times. It is also amazing how good some of them look so good sitting there on the styrofoam head, but on my head, more like a Muppet. We did however, find one that looks pretty good. I went with something similar to my own hair, even though Mandy tried to talk me into a curly red-head. So I have that now, and I probably will appreciate being able to look somewhat normal.

After a nice lunch at Jade Dragon, it was back to the clinic for the treatment. Since I was dreading this and expecting some kind of immediate reaction, it was a huge relief for me that it was basically uneventful. I've done lots of blood donations, so the IV was no big deal for me, and all I felt was a little cool sensation as the room-temperature liquids went in. They give some strong anti-nausea drugs before the treatment even starts, and so far I feel fine. Came home and had a normal supper - all I feel now is tired, which would be normal after a long day running around anyway.

So before I go wind down I just want to thank Mandy again for taking me today. By the time we left Fargo there was almost 12 inches of snow on the ground, and I'm really glad I didn't have to drive home. But more importantly than that, it was so nice to be having conversations and staying somewhat distracted all day, rather than getting stuck in my head and stewing and worrying about things.