Exciting Monday!

So, how many Mondays can you remember as being EXCITING?!  I remember many a Mondays that I've dreaded and was eager to get through.  Today was very different.  I woke up in such a great mood because I still feel so good.  I am so excited to think that I may be lucky enough to have another 8 days of feeling like myself before my next treatment.  It's funny how you start to appreciate your health and are grateful for not feeling poorly when you get sick.  I wanted to and was able to give 100% at work and actually enjoyed being at work for a change.  One of the highlights of today was the warm and welcome hugs I got from all my peeps in the OR and on 7, today was the first day I have been able to visit since my treatment started.  I even got back home after work not feeling wiped out and haven't had to nap!

Now for the ultimate highlight of the day...I'll have to back up a bit because it is kind of a new development.  I was originally scheduled to take call over the Thanksgiving Day Holiday, however, after talking to one of my colleagues, he actually wanted to switch call weekends with me.  It ends up I'll be on call this coming weekend and will be off for Thanksgiving.  Given the new development, I thought it only seemed right to fly to Alabama to be with my family for the holidays.  Well I had a chance to talk to my friend Ashley, who lives in Louisiana and is an Alabama alum and of course a huge Crimson Tide fan, and mentioned this new revelation.  Well, today she texted to let me know that she has procured an extra ticket to the Iron Bowl just for me!!!  I don't even know what to say!  I am SO excited, I just hope I'll be able to go; it will be 2 days after my second cycle of chemo.  I really hope I'll be able to tailgate and attend the game.

All this excitement made me forget about what happened this morning--while washing my hair, I noticed there was A LOT more hair than usual that was falling out.  I had a huge clump of hair once I was through.  I think this may be the start of well I think you know.  It may seem weird but I'm kinda curious to see what I'll look like bald.  I guess I'll find out soon!