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Yeah, Heidi forgets she has an LJ sometimes.
Anyway, some news for y'all.
Januray 23rd is my last IV chemo treatment. While most would consider this a "milestone" in my treatment, I don't consider it as such. I consider it one of many "stepping stones" to getting better. I have to realize that I have to anticipate this for the rest of my life, so I'd rather call it a "stepping stone" than a "milestone".
I'm also happy to announce that I'll be back in work on January 28th. I was approved to go back early, as long as I got over the first few days on the chemo treatment. My coworkers have been given the task of keeping an eye on me for the first month or so, especially to watch for signs of aggravated tiredness, if I faint, or if I look like I'm going to keel over. Y'know, the heavier stuff. I gave Squiggles the all-important job of "babysitting" me - watching for the minor stuff, like if I space out or look like I'm having difficulties with something, like lifting or moving things. I plan on taking my time getting used to everything again, that's no problem. I'm pretty sure once I get back into the rhythm of things, that I'll be okay - but right now it's important that I have support just in case I end up being out of work again.
I'm knocking on wood and crossing my fingers that going back to work will do me some good and not any bad >.<
What else...
Prereg'd for Anime Boston not too long ago. As for cosplays...I still just have my Halloween Town Sora. Thanks to the lupus, I can't dye my hair anymore (*cries*), so any cosplays I do want to do either have to have short hair, brown/blonde hair, or heavily invest in wigs. The latter might be the best bet, as they would come in handy if I do end up losing what's left of my hair.
You'd think with all the time I've been stuck home, I'd work on a bunch, right? Lol.
Alas, although I'm capable of using a sewing machine, I'm not very steady with my hands anymore. It really sucks. I have to grip a regular glass cup tightly so I don't risk dropping it - even the plastic cups I have to do that. Bottles and cans seem to do okay, but from classic observation, I seem to shake more holding those. So, the point is, although I could have done some work, I don't trust myself with a sewing machine while on meds that make my hands shake.
I also am beginning to highly doubt getting a table at AB. Again, it all has to do with the lupus and my shaky hands. My art quality is not as great as it used to be, as when I handle a pen I end up making "wiggles" for lines. I might be able to do pencil sketches, but I might skip going for a table in AB just for health reasons.
Before I forget, whereas most of you know I have masks for germs and whatnot, I do plan on bringing those with me. It's not just a necessity, but a requirement since I'm dealing with not hundreds but THOUSANDS of people, and I have a much higher chance of contracting some kind of cold/flu/sickness, as it is a con thing that always happens. If anyone has any cosplay ideas that can use my masks as a prop and serve the purpose it intends, by all means tell me. Also, if you plan on traveling around with me at the con, be prepared to follow me to desolate corners or hallways with few con folk. There will be a hunt for Mrs. Finnin, so if you wish to join me for that, all are welcome. (That means you have nowhere to hide, Mrs. Finnin! MWAHAHAHA!)
Ummmmm...
I can has cold. Again. Thankfully, it's on the way out now, but still. Joey gave it to the whole house -_-
Mum's in California for the week, so my dad is home for the week. He has to take me to my doctor's appointment on Thursday, my chemo on Friday, then my scheduled appointment with my kidney doctor next Monday. Next Tuesday will be the last day of "being stuck at home because of lupus", so I plan on really resting up and mentally preparing for Wednesday. There will a lot of people who will want to know what happened, likely asking me where I went and why, so I have to prepare for that. I also have to prepare for the unexpected, like meeting new managers and people, any new policies that went into effect while I was out, and to watch out that I don't stress out if the deli gets a rush. Stress + Heidi + lupus = very, very bad.
Easy stuff.
I also have a Facebook now. I don't know why, I just do.
I guess that's it :/
Anyway, some news for y'all.
Januray 23rd is my last IV chemo treatment. While most would consider this a "milestone" in my treatment, I don't consider it as such. I consider it one of many "stepping stones" to getting better. I have to realize that I have to anticipate this for the rest of my life, so I'd rather call it a "stepping stone" than a "milestone".
I'm also happy to announce that I'll be back in work on January 28th. I was approved to go back early, as long as I got over the first few days on the chemo treatment. My coworkers have been given the task of keeping an eye on me for the first month or so, especially to watch for signs of aggravated tiredness, if I faint, or if I look like I'm going to keel over. Y'know, the heavier stuff. I gave Squiggles the all-important job of "babysitting" me - watching for the minor stuff, like if I space out or look like I'm having difficulties with something, like lifting or moving things. I plan on taking my time getting used to everything again, that's no problem. I'm pretty sure once I get back into the rhythm of things, that I'll be okay - but right now it's important that I have support just in case I end up being out of work again.
I'm knocking on wood and crossing my fingers that going back to work will do me some good and not any bad >.<
What else...
Prereg'd for Anime Boston not too long ago. As for cosplays...I still just have my Halloween Town Sora. Thanks to the lupus, I can't dye my hair anymore (*cries*), so any cosplays I do want to do either have to have short hair, brown/blonde hair, or heavily invest in wigs. The latter might be the best bet, as they would come in handy if I do end up losing what's left of my hair.
You'd think with all the time I've been stuck home, I'd work on a bunch, right? Lol.
Alas, although I'm capable of using a sewing machine, I'm not very steady with my hands anymore. It really sucks. I have to grip a regular glass cup tightly so I don't risk dropping it - even the plastic cups I have to do that. Bottles and cans seem to do okay, but from classic observation, I seem to shake more holding those. So, the point is, although I could have done some work, I don't trust myself with a sewing machine while on meds that make my hands shake.
I also am beginning to highly doubt getting a table at AB. Again, it all has to do with the lupus and my shaky hands. My art quality is not as great as it used to be, as when I handle a pen I end up making "wiggles" for lines. I might be able to do pencil sketches, but I might skip going for a table in AB just for health reasons.
Before I forget, whereas most of you know I have masks for germs and whatnot, I do plan on bringing those with me. It's not just a necessity, but a requirement since I'm dealing with not hundreds but THOUSANDS of people, and I have a much higher chance of contracting some kind of cold/flu/sickness, as it is a con thing that always happens. If anyone has any cosplay ideas that can use my masks as a prop and serve the purpose it intends, by all means tell me. Also, if you plan on traveling around with me at the con, be prepared to follow me to desolate corners or hallways with few con folk. There will be a hunt for Mrs. Finnin, so if you wish to join me for that, all are welcome. (That means you have nowhere to hide, Mrs. Finnin! MWAHAHAHA!)
Ummmmm...
I can has cold. Again. Thankfully, it's on the way out now, but still. Joey gave it to the whole house -_-
Mum's in California for the week, so my dad is home for the week. He has to take me to my doctor's appointment on Thursday, my chemo on Friday, then my scheduled appointment with my kidney doctor next Monday. Next Tuesday will be the last day of "being stuck at home because of lupus", so I plan on really resting up and mentally preparing for Wednesday. There will a lot of people who will want to know what happened, likely asking me where I went and why, so I have to prepare for that. I also have to prepare for the unexpected, like meeting new managers and people, any new policies that went into effect while I was out, and to watch out that I don't stress out if the deli gets a rush. Stress + Heidi + lupus = very, very bad.
Easy stuff.
I also have a Facebook now. I don't know why, I just do.
I guess that's it :/