Tam’s Think Tank

Wowie zowie (had to say it), it’s hot out there.  Luckily it stays fairly cool in our family room.  A fan, closed blinds, and loads of cement keep it that way.  Since it’s my main hang out, I’m feelin’ lucky.  I’m also enjoying the air conditioner we got for the bedroom.  We used it for the first time last night.  Nice…..

Otherwise…. went in for blood tests again today.  My now usual Monday/Thursday gig.  A student drew my blood.  She asked if she could, I said yes.  She did fairly well, with a slight bit of help from her supervisor.  My only comment… air conditioning is my friend.  The staff at the oncology lab enjoyed the comment, and agreed.  I actually walked into the lab and then back out to the parking structure afterward.  No wheelchair… woo hoo.  It was hot, but the walk felt good.

We already got the results back from the draw today.  Nancy, my chemotherapy case manager, called with them just a bit ago.  The news… numbers all moving in the right direction.  It’s a good thing.  The doctor’s only comment… prepare for the next round.  Meaning I have to get some walking in (around the inside of the house right now), get my strength up as much as I can.  I’m also supposed to be eating whatever… since I will most likely lose a lot more weight with the next round.  I did with this last one.  I was told to eat whatever taste good to me, since my taste buds are a bit off.  I’ve been taking it slow.  Finding things that taste pretty good and that don’t make me nauseas.  I’ve actually been eating pretty darn healthy, even though they told me I didn’t necessarily have to.  LOL  When do you have license to eat anything you want?  I’m doing veggies (now that I can since I’m no longer neutropenic) and simple foods mostly.  They go down well.  Oh, and I’m eating loads of yogurt.  It’s good for the GI.

And what am I eating right now, for dinner anyway?  I’m eating some fine mild chicken enchiladas that my friend Connie made for me.  Connie… I had the first last night… it was wonderful!  Thank you SO very much!

Why am I rambling about food right now?  Because I’m hungry.  LOL  Time for a snack I think.  Hmmmmmm… what to have?  Crackers and peanut butter?  Maybe…..  :-)