The past week has been a bit of a bummer (understatement), and I've got more of the same to look forward to with round 2 of chemo starting tomorrow so what should I do today...the answer is quite clear: GO SHOPPING!
I cannot change the fact that tomorrow two more poisonous chemicals will get pumped into my veins and the aftermath sucks, but I can change my outfit. So today, I'll hit up the mall and get some new yoga pants (let's face it those things are comfortable), pajamas (because I seem to be living in them), and the all-important electric razor (there are certain things I refuse to let go just because I feel like crap).
I'm not putting all of my hope in retail-therapy, but a little shopping escape every now and again just makes you feel like a normal woman and right now I really would like to feel normal, even if it is only for an hour or two.
So while the rest of you prep for your cook-outs and enjoy this extra day off from work, I am going to push chemo to the back of my mind (which is practically an olympic sport in terms of difficulty) and set about finding a couple of pairs of track pants that are slimming, comfortable, and not a complete snooze-fest. I don't want to be the ugly-duckling at the chemo suite tomorrow.
I do agree with you that shopping doesn't solve everything....but sometimes it sure does help. Keep the blogs coming! It is the best way to walk through this journey with you! Praying for you all the way!!
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