First let me put out there that Thursday was a good day. I surprised Hubby with tickets to go see Thor: Ragnorak as I really wanted to see this in the theater before it was pulled. Had a great time, but discovered I could not taste the popcorn on any taste bud, and of course my favorite “Squishy” flavor was not available, Blue Raspberry, so I had to settle for a small Root Beer, which I could also barely taste. Despite the snacks being a disappointment, I still enjoyed getting out to the movie.
The shakes for this cycle have set in as well, along with the minor neuropathy. I’ve pulled out my MELT method physical therapy balls and started the practice up again hoping it helps. I even tried doing some of the pressure points while in the theater as I notice the almost numb feeling settling in when I am sitting still. I think I need to reach out to the acupuncturist sooner rather than later and get a jump on this. Now it’s just a problem to remember to make the darn call! Damn chemo brain.
Friday my cousin flew back down for a weekend of Kimmy/Deda time. She loves her new mermaid tail snug sack. I had already planned for us to go see Coco Friday night, and we planned dinner at a restaurant we discovered close to the theater. Good Stuff, and despite my taste buds crapping out, I still managed to taste some of my delicious breakfast served all day long dinner. Krabby Cakes Benedict! YUM! Deda had a salmon special and I could taste the tomatoes and capers. I really want to go back when my taste buds are cooperating. I can just imagine how good Good Stuff will taste then.
We loved the movie, it broke my heart and then made it whole again and 2 times bigger. I love how so many different cultures all remember their dead in similar ways. I want to embrace them all. Maybe because I know my ancestors are some of the “angels” that watch over me and have been my protection and guides in this lifetime. They have been a comfort to me in times of sadness and need, encouragement when I have needed a silent push, as well as a kick in my rear when I have wallowed in my dark too long. I cannot imagine my life here without their presence in the still times when I listen for them with my heart and soul.
Back to Kimmy and Deda time. We had thought about heading to Catalina for the day, but I am still too tired for that kind of dedicated hours long trip. And when we started researching boat rides, one price to be on deck, another higher price to be able to sit inside a cabin, rates for renting a golf cart so I do not have to walk too much, limited departure times from San Pedro and Catalina, we decided this would not be a good time for me to go. The shakes make me tire easily when I am active, combining this with a forced all day trip to the island would not be fun. So we decided we will go to the Aquarium in Long Beach for a few hours instead. There are lots of places for me to rest and Lorikeets to feed! And they have otters and penguins. Can’t beat that! We also made reservations at a tea house on Sunday for the two of us to go have a tea lunch.
Kids are going to be here for Sunday night dinner, and Deda doesn’t fly out until late so she will be here as well. We have already planned the menu and will have the ingredients here and hopefully made so we can all sit and enjoy each others company.
Deda did give me a great compliment while we were watching the Ellen Show Friday. There was a clip of the new movie The Shape of Water and Ellen had Octavia Spencer as a guest. As Ellen was interviewing Octavia about the movie, Octavia made a comment about the Water Mans butt, and how shapely it is, and how nice it is to look at. Deda turns to me and says “you really do pull off the bald beautifully. Your head is the perfect shape, like the Water Mans butt in The Shape of Water.” I loved it!
I also finished two more chemo hats for donation using the yarn sent to me by another cousin who had tons of hand spun yarns. I am working on some hand warmer/wristlets with the remaining yarn from that skein.
I will update more later when I have more to talk about. In the mean time, hope you all enjoy your weekend!
Life is remembering your roots