Unutterably Silly So what are you doing RIGHT NOW?

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by Verencat

Hence now, I'm giggling and playing with my hair.

Karma coming to you for you experience........and the belly laugh you gave me.........

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Okay.....its been three months since the finish of radiation treatments for my husbands 4th bout with cancer, 3 involving lung......had the pet/ct scan last week.

Docs office called the next day. Their words: "radical shrinkage" "Extremely happy with results" "no further treatment as yet, in three months another pet/ct scan to see how much further its shrunk."

So.......husband was thrilled, thinking the thing was about gone.

Then we got the physical report. Seems the tumor has shrunk......from 5.0x2.9, to 2.9x1.7. Thats about 50%.....and husband is bummed.

I know that it will continue shrinking for a while, and that this is good news, and we should be thankful for this much, but still......

Anyway.......I'm posting this because I've received pm's asking about how things were going, and I want to say I really appreciate the thoughts.

well this seems like good news! *toasts*

right now I am kitten shopping. I've no doubt my precious little one is gone. I've heard the coyotes right up close to the house every night.

I've never paid for a cat before other than adoption fees. this is definetly a first, but I think well worth it. I'm going to make absolutely certain that night time wandering does not happen AT ALL EVER!!!! but even so, I think a 40 pound cat will make a coyote re-evaluate its dining choices

[Dylrob]

Originally Posted by happy_terd

About to go to Starbucks and WALMART!


heck yeah!!!

I just left Starbucks. 'Got a Green Tea Latte

[kazbates]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Sitting here staring into space. It's been a rough few days. Chris had what he thought was going to be an "easy" outpatient procedure on Thurs. morning. Turned out recovery didn't quite go as he expected - we were back in the doctor's office later that afternoon, in the ER that night, and back to the doctor's office early yesterday morning. I think (hope) he's well on the road to recovery now; and I finally got my first decent amount of sleep since Wednesday night.
He's still snoozing on the couch at the moment, and I'm - well, I'm sitting here vegetating.

I'm so sorry you've both had such a difficult time. Your story is making me a little nervous, though. They told me my procedure is a "piece of cake" but I know how things usually work for me and it's not generally the easy way! I'm sure it will all be fine but the waiting is making me crazy.

Originally Posted by Verencat

Currently I'm giggling to myself, touching my hair...

Two years ago, I heard of the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program, and I decided I really wanted to participate, so for the last two years I have let my hair grow, without any cuts. Now long hair doesn't really flatter me, the ideal length for my round face is a little shorter than shoulder lenght, so it was kind of a big deal.
This morning I was untangling my excessively long hair (middle back lenght, such a hassle for me) and I thought that was it, I couldn't stand it any longer. I tied my hair like they say on the Pantene site, with two elastics, and Bf asked if he could cut the pony tail. Told him no probs, just follow the top elastic.

He started cutting.

I felt the scisors moving vertically when they are suppose to go horizontally.

Shriek of horror.

Screams.

Apologies ."I didn't realize I was going up, I don't know what happened" he said. I explained roughly that I don't kow why, but that happens when you cut a lot of hair in a bunch, which is why you need to be careful.

Five minutes later I was on my way to find a salon. First one I found was closed, at in the second one I asked for an appointment really really quickly. The little lady offered Monday, so I asked, with a really pityful look, if she could take me today. She answered that they were closing, and asked what was the rush, so I told her that my bf just cut my hair.

New shrieks of horror.

She grabbed me and sat me on a chair with exclamations of "Poor little girl!" and "How could he!", and lots of giggles too, and made something decent out of my hair... kind of a really short bob, 1 cm longer then ear length (waaay too short). I don't like bobs, but she was so nice that I considered it nicer to just shut up and smile.

Hence now, I'm giggling and playing with my hair.

I HATE getting my hair cut and would actually rather go to the dentist than get my hair cut. I suck it up and go ever 4 to 8 weeks, but it's a trial. Even when you tell them, "I only want a tiny trim, take off a 1/2 inch," they ALWAYS take more. I've started skipping a month every once in a while so that my hair will stay the length I like.

The worst thing I've ever done with my hair is asking my mom's hair stylist to cut my hair in a Dorothy Hamill (a popular figure skater) wedge, a hair style that only works if you have straight hair and I definitely don't. Of course, I was ten at the time but it still brings back terrible memories!

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

well this seems like good news! *toasts*

right now I am kitten shopping. I've no doubt my precious little one is gone. I've heard the coyotes right up close to the house every night.

I've never paid for a cat before other than adoption fees. this is definetly a first, but I think well worth it. I'm going to make absolutely certain that night time wandering does not happen AT ALL EVER!!!! but even so, I think a 40 pound cat will make a coyote re-evaluate its dining choices

Best of luck with the new family member!! Post some pics when you bring it home!!

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I'm going to make absolutely certain that night time wandering does not happen AT ALL EVER!!!! but even so, I think a 40 pound cat will make a coyote re-evaluate its dining choices

Good! My cats have always been strictly indoors........ever since the time my carpet got flea infested, even with the flea collar intact.
Nothing like sitting on your couch and watching the fleas jump on your leg.

Post pics!

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

right now I am kitten shopping. I've no doubt my precious little one is gone. I've heard the coyotes right up close to the house every night.

I've never paid for a cat before other than adoption fees. this is definetly a first, but I think well worth it. I'm going to make absolutely certain that night time wandering does not happen AT ALL EVER!!!! but even so, I think a 40 pound cat will make a coyote re-evaluate its dining choices

They are beautiful cats!

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Good! My cats have always been strictly indoors........ever since the time my carpet got flea infested, even with the flea collar intact.
Nothing like sitting on your couch and watching the fleas jump on your leg.

Post pics!

Seconding (thirding?) the call for pics!

And urgh - fleas. Ours were indoor cats (main road nearby and problem neighbours), but they still managed to pick up fleas once at the vets.

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Okay.....its been three months since the finish of radiation treatments for my husbands 4th bout with cancer, 3 involving lung......had the pet/ct scan last week.

Docs office called the next day. Their words: "radical shrinkage" "Extremely happy with results" "no further treatment as yet, in three months another pet/ct scan to see how much further its shrunk."

Glad to hear it! Have you told your hubby Pshrynk's calculation as to much it has shrunk by?

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Sitting here staring into space. It's been a rough few days. Chris had what he thought was going to be an "easy" outpatient procedure on Thurs. morning. Turned out recovery didn't quite go as he expected - we were back in the doctor's office later that afternoon, in the ER that night, and back to the doctor's office early yesterday morning. I think (hope) he's well on the road to recovery now; and I finally got my first decent amount of sleep since Wednesday night.
He's still snoozing on the couch at the moment, and I'm - well, I'm sitting here vegetating.

Sorry to hear that. Hope he is on the road to recovery.

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

I think we need a 'reset' button on our bodies........

Wouldn't that be great?

Originally Posted by Verencat

Currently I'm giggling to myself, touching my hair...

The bob'll grow out

[desertgrandma]

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

Glad to hear it! Have you told your hubby Pshrynk's calculation as to much it has shrunk by?

)

YES!! Shoulda seen his eyes light up! Had to give karma for that one!

[Verencat]

Originally Posted by kazbates

I HATE getting my hair cut and would actually rather go to the dentist than get my hair cut. I suck it up and go ever 4 to 8 weeks, but it's a trial. Even when you tell them, "I only want a tiny trim, take off a 1/2 inch," they ALWAYS take more. I've started skipping a month every once in a while so that my hair will stay the length I like.

The worst thing I've ever done with my hair is asking my mom's hair stylist to cut my hair in a Dorothy Hamill (a popular figure skater) wedge, a hair style that only works if you have straight hair and I definitely don't. Of course, I was ten at the time but it still brings back terrible memories!

To be honest, I did so many horrible things with my hair that I (almost) don't care. This time tho, I was so focus on the giving part of the process that I did not even think of the look I'd get. My pony tail will be used to make a wig for a woman who lost her hair to chemo, so it's all worthwhile!
I agree tho, some hair cuts leave scars... Still remember the perm I had....:shiver:

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

The bob'll grow out

I know, I wouldn't be laughing otherwise!

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

YES!! Shoulda seen his eyes light up! Had to give karma for that one!

Yay, so glad for him!

[kindlekitten]

well this kitty will go out, this is a farm after all! but no night time excursions EVER! and hopefully it will only go out with the pup or me. I think I get to go to a breeder tomorrow, I'm waiting on a call. absolutely pictures!

[yvanleterrible]

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

Okay.....its been three months since the finish of radiation treatments for my husbands 4th bout with cancer, 3 involving lung......had the pet/ct scan last week.

Docs office called the next day. Their words: "radical shrinkage" "Extremely happy with results" "no further treatment as yet, in three months another pet/ct scan to see how much further its shrunk."

So.......husband was thrilled, thinking the thing was about gone.

Then we got the physical report. Seems the tumor has shrunk......from 5.0x2.9, to 2.9x1.7. Thats about 50%.....and husband is bummed.

I know that it will continue shrinking for a while, and that this is good news, and we should be thankful for this much, but still......

Anyway.......I'm posting this because I've received pm's asking about how things were going, and I want to say I really appreciate the thoughts.

Mighty fine news there sweetie and fingers crossed for the future...

BTW You really should have paid attention in geometry classes there instead of gawking at little boys...

[kazbates]

Originally Posted by Verencat

To be honest, I did so many horrible things with my hair that I (almost) don't care. This time tho, I was so focus on the giving part of the process that I did not even think of the look I'd get. My pony tail will be used to make a wig for a woman who lost her hair to chemo, so it's all worthwhile!
I agree tho, some hair cuts leave scars... Still remember the perm I had....:shiver:

When I was teaching 3rd grade, one of my students had let her hair grow very long (all the way to her derriere) so that she could donate it for children going through chemo. Her selflessness encouraged other girls at our school to do the same (and even a teacher did it, although she didn't have to let it grow as long). Because I took over the class in November, I didn't know the reason her hair was so long, I just thought it was a personal choice. She came in to school one morning with her hair cut to chin length. The change was so dramatic that the class was speechless. And believe me, that doesn't happen often in a third grade class.

[lilac_jive]

King's "Rose Red" is on Syfy right now. I love this miniseries. I never knew that Emily Deschanel was in this. Waiting for SK's appearance as the pizza delivery guy.

[Wetdogeared]

Originally Posted by Verencat

Currently I'm giggling to myself, touching my hair...

I just finished a phone call to my mom at the nursing home. She has started growing her hair long. All of the other women at the home say they like it better short, but all the men say they like it long. "I'm going to keep it long", she said [giggling].

She is currently looking for some nice barrettes to replace the bobby pins she is currently using.

[LazyScot]

Originally Posted by phenomshel

Sitting here staring into space. It's been a rough few days. Chris had what he thought was going to be an "easy" outpatient procedure on Thurs. morning. Turned out recovery didn't quite go as he expected - we were back in the doctor's office later that afternoon, in the ER that night, and back to the doctor's office early yesterday morning. I think (hope) he's well on the road to recovery now; and I finally got my first decent amount of sleep since Wednesday night.
He's still snoozing on the couch at the moment, and I'm - well, I'm sitting here vegetating.

Hope things are continuing to go well. And in my book, there's nothing wrong with vegetating. Sometimes you need it.