Treatment #11. Uno!!!!

Yep. Uno! One more left. The battle of chemo is almost over and I can feel every possible emotion. Mostly excitement. Mostly just ready for a four week vacation with family and friends and the boyfriend. Oh, yeah, boyfriend. I guess its official. We shall see what the future holds.

Treatment #11 is going swell so far. I don't know if I can let myself have a bad day. Its like saying you're on third base and home base is right there, and I am definitely not going to let myself get like a broken ankle or something on the way. Mentally, no bad days this treatment. So I will rest and drink and stay physically in this.

In other news...yesterday I went out for the first time with my hair. Definitely with courage from the boy, but I went with Malyssa shopping. All in all, nobody gave a crap. Haha. Its a pixie cut and my eyes sure do take most of the attention. So, I am excited about this. Definitely was a big step for me, and super happy I did it.

I have multiple vending parties coming up for Parker's Pashions. Really excited about this too. Definitely want to sell a lot for the holiday season and get my name out there. I am working on my business plan so I can start presenting to the bank for a loan, and than off to see who will take my business. Lol. I decided that while working is a big part of my life, I really want to see how my business will do. I feel like I need to do this for myself, rather than going back into the 40hour a week life. Benefit wise, I can look into small business health plans and what not. I could just marry the boy and get his health plan?? JK!!!

 I think that is about it. I have some pics for you guys...<3

Treatment #10, Vacation Pics, Lucky you...

So, treatment #10 is officially in my system. Not only that but my LAST cycle will begin very soon consisting of my last two treatments. My last chemotherapy appointment was actually made at the office, so it definitely was a surreal feeling to see everything coming together. I asked the doctor about taking a sweet four week vacation before radiation begins, and she said that was fine. So, I have a boat cruise party, universal studios trip, and san Francisco trip planned during this time, as well as finishing up my finals. I'm pretty excited. The happiest I've been in a while since this begin, obviously. Heh. The doctor always jokes about what treatment day I am on, and I always tell her "I swear doc this was my last one". Yeah, right. Heh I've made friends with an older cancer patient with cervical cancer that has spread pretty bad I guess. My prayers are out to her. She radiates so much positive energy and I really hope this new chemo treatment works for her. I'll find out when I go next time. The other lady next to me was in her 80s and getting chemo treatment for first time with breast cancer. My prayers go out to her too. But, I am really ready to be able to lend some good energy to new and still battling cancer patients, it is definitely a duty we all have as part of this cancer club to continue to be there for each other, as well as continue to support ourselves.

What else? Oh. Arizona trip was lots of fun. Discovered that pool lounging is not for me, but at least I tried. As well as fancy food is not for me. I wish I could have ate from the kids menu instead. But, there was shopping. And that is always my favorite past time. Just some new lipstick. But, you know how into makeup I have been.

What else? Oh yeah. So I was wearing fake hair for a while like two months, especially on my first few dates with the boy. But, finally decided to go back to the beanie as I am super proud with the growth of my hair. Few more weeks and we got something going on there. Yay! But anyways the boy was very supportive so that has definitely made me more comfortable being me and more proud of myself for taking that step.

What else? School is going terrific. I feel like a smarty pants again, as well as my old perfectionist self.

NOW FOR PICTURES!!!!!!!

and no, none of them have me in it, I apologize. coming soon i swear. haha.

Doesn't look like it, but this is the intellectual one [Sawyer]

This guy is the love of my life <3 [Spencer]

I've never seen anything cuter [Shya]

This guy we all adore. He's very into quite time too. [Soren]

Treatment #9, Classes, The End is Near

So, treatment #9 is going swell. Pretty much rested all weekend watching movies and football and doing homework.

I had to bring up radiation at this last doctors visit. In the beginning, I was pretty much set against it. I don't think as a young adult I want to deal with some of the consequences at later life, but the doctor is pretty adamant that I need this. And I really should trust her. So, I guess adding years to my life right now is more important. Besides, with preventative care, I should be able to catch anything serious later down the road before it gets to anything complicated. Optimism, right? So this means four more weeks of 15 min sessions getting radiated Monday through Friday. I didn't talk too much about particulars, but that is the gist. On another good note, I heard there is not major side effects. Just the regular fatigue. Because I made sure to ask her if going to class was still manageable, and she said it would be no big deal. =]

On the topic of classes, I am so glad to be back. I've already met some cool people and an old friend. Pretty excited to have these few weeks fly by in terms of these last three treatments left.

Hair continues to grow back. Really excited about this. Obviously, I only wish it grew inches in a day. But for what it is right now, I think the vitamins and exercise is working. Honestly, chemotherapy would have been 90% better if not for the loss of hair. They really need to start researching this. I've actually heard of new drugs that will prevent it. Hmm...

So many exciting things planned out for the next few months. Nothing comes fast enough. Mr. Aaron and I are planning a San Francisco trip whenever this ordeal is done with. I am pretty excited for this. A road trip sounds pretty amazing. He just bought a truck last night, calls it our SF road trip truck. Lol. Optimistic about this...

Love you all,

Parker