In November I will be seeing Dr. Gor, my medical oncologist. I need to remember to ask her if I can have the shingle vaccine now that I am 60 and am ready for it. My PCP was reluctant to give it to me until Gor gives the okay. I went to get my annual mammography and learned that I could not have it the evening that I went because now it is "diagnostic" which must be done when there is a radiologist in the house to review it while I wait. So I rescheduled for Friday October 28.
My hair is still growing in curly and I have not had a hair cut in 10 months- feels odd to me to not need a hair cut. I am using lots of gel or mouse on my hair to keep the curls tight and not puffy. But by the end of the day, my hair feels big and looks like a carpet was placed on my head. One day, over a weekend, I want to try and blow dry it and see what it looks like.
My first week of cooking proved to be good enough but the 2 nd week went better. However I learned I make too much and some goes to waste. So I am going to try to make smaller batches. The pots and pans I have were a shower gift from Aunt Gertie back in 1983. They seem to be in good shape and are stainless steel. I got rid of all my pans that were old with telfon on them.
The house feels some what strange now that Madison has been out for a month or 2 but yet I am comfortable here alone. I am ready to start to get rid of stuff- so much is sentimental but I need to start the process. I want Janet or Beth to do a garage sale in the spring so I can at least sell some of it. Madison hardly wants anything that belonged to the older generation. Her boy friend Brian really does not like antiques at all. Oh well. Live and let live as they say.
My best friend from high school had her thyroid removed last week. It had cancer on it but all the lymph nodes were clean. She is recovering nicely thank goodness. She has always been an angel in my life. We appear to be very different in some ways but our love for one another is extremely strong. We are both good people down deep and that is what matters besides because we are both a little corny, we always have fun together and can laugh at each other's jokes. Over the years, just her presence gives me comfort. I count her among my blessings. I am so deeply happy to have my family and friends in my life. All of you have made a big difference. Just a phone call or a text message or a greeting card, feels like the hand of G-d touching me , reminding me that I am loved. Thank you all so much.
