has it only been a few days?
It feels like a year since I’ve posted!
It has been a rough and interesting time for sure.
I had an amazing time hanging out with my BFF Erica on the 8th. We had brunch, went shopping, (there is a halloumi shortage!!!) and watched the 21 Jump Street movie since I had not seen it yet. Pretty funny. Then went to this great little brew/pub called Busted Sandal. MMMMMM it was good stuff! Her husband works with the fellas that started it. If you get a chance to try their product, you should. Then we made dinner and had some laughs. It was a great visit.
On t he way home I met Dina at Antonelli’s Cheese shop here in Austin. ohhhhmahgawd. Amazing selection and service. They were super attentive to my dietary needs, and even went so far as to call the local bakery where they get their baguettes from to see if they use any kind of soy (no.) Above and beyond service. Please give them your business.
The rest of the week was full of me trying to get John to move out of his office so we could start the scrape and paint process, and figuring out how to make his Valentine’s day gift. I bought him a few records, some Gary Neuman picture discs, and wanted to make these cool pillows for the futon in his office: http://ournerdhome.com/diy-geek-pillows/#more-1162 Their blog has some really fun stuff! Anyhow- they turned out okay for a first go. I did them on green velvet, with gold and glow in the dark fabric paint. Tip: do NOT use freezer paper in a non-inkjet printer. You will wind up with it wrapped around things and sealed on. Took me 2 hours to undo that mess. Also, velvets are not the best for this. The fabric sticks too much to the paper, and painting it evenly is not easy. Go for a good smooth fabric. He said he really liked them, and I think they will look great in his room once it is all done.
He got me…… a mint pressing of the Beastie Boys Pollywog Stew (German release) from 1982. I tell you, I really thought I was gonna out gift him this time, but damn if he didn’t beat me again.
I made my Nanny’s sugar cookies in the shape of the TARDIS to take with me to a going away dinner for a friend of Brettany’s who is a big ol geek like me. I really thought she was fun and sweet, and am sad that I only got to meet her on her way out of the state. I drove up to B’s and helped her a little with packing and such, then we went over for dinner. I had a great time. Met some wonderful folks, and got some knitting donations. The following day we went back over to Monica’s house (who hosted the previous dinner) and I learned how to start knitting! I am very excited about this I have wanted to do this for YEARS, but never knew anyone that really did it that lived close. All the girls have been uber sweet. I got gifts of yarn, needles, accessories, bags, and some knowledge I def. did not have before. Monica had purchased all the yarn I need to make a proper Tom Baker scarf once I have the technique down. Squeeeee! So happy! And with any luck, it will help improve my dexterity with the neuopathy and pain from the tamoxifen. it also makes me have to really pay attention to something, which gets my mind off cancer for a while. OH! and Monica very sweetly made me some knitted foobs and a matching hat! they are adjustable as well, so I can make them a little bigger or smaller depending on what i am wearing. I have to say, they are more comfortable than I expected, and look pretty real! It will take me a while to get the hang of them, but I think for certain occasions, it will be good to have them so people don’t stare so much.
My 1st knitting!
this is my knitting assistant, Ein
FOOBS!
I still have not gotten serious about my diet and exercise. I am getting better, but the house projects are draining me. Just cleaning the tub wore me out last night. I just have to get focused. Also looking into getting a FitBit or similar product. I think it ill help me really pay attention to what I am doing. I have heard good things about it.
Lately I have been having more and more pain in my surgical area. Like some of those nerves are waking up. No fun. I also keep getting more and more of these pin point blood spots under my skin. But unless my blood work comes back with low counts or something unusual, I was told it was no big deal. I hope that is true. And the night sweats/hot flashes are still at full power. I was hoping the effexor would help, but so far it isn’t. This summer will be So fun.
I also was supposed to start PT for what may be the start of truncle lymphadema last Friday. They scheduled the appt weeks ago without even calling me. Then last Thursday they called to confirm, I got directions, then they call me back and say- oh sorry, we can’t see you here for LE, you will have to make an appt at the Georgetown office. I was so pissed. WTF did they schedule it in the first place? And if I was having a real LE issue, I would have been hosed bc their 1st available appt was not till March 5th. Not a happy camper. Oh well, at least it is scheduled now. I need help making sure I don’t get it, and directions on working out without causing an issue. I am scared of that for sure.
On to better things: heading back to England in November for the marriage of 2 of the most wonderful people I have ever met! Steven and Jason are the sweetest guys, and I am so happy that I will get to be part of their big day. Which will of course be held in a mofoin castle! WOW! Def. lots of working out needs to happen, and planning and saving and all that. Brettany and I will only get to go for a week this time, but that is okay. I plan on taking the big trip in 2016. I love England so much- and love those guys a ton!
Ok- i better try to get some sleep.
Good night my lovies! Don’t forget: you are beautiful and I love you!
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