I say yes, you say no, OR People are Strange

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  • 1Athena1
    1Athena1 Member Posts: 6,696
    edited January 2013

    Suzie - that sounds like a great trip - enjoy.

    E - "Signed, sealed, delivered," as Stevie Wonder said. Excellent idea.

    Mattress: Thanks all for the sugestions. I considered the sleep number bed and the mmory foam, but I found one I liked for  much less money. I am willing to plunk down ridiculous amounts for shoes, but not for really important things like mattresses (or cars). I am practical in some ways, not in others. The sleep number sounds like a great option for those who are paired up, but I am without Lion so I shopped for myself. I got an excellent mattress on clearance - it is arriving on Saturday. Very soft at the top but firm underneath. Body aches all over in the meantime, and heat pads and pain killer cream only touch the surface.

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  • 1Athena1
    1Athena1 Member Posts: 6,696
    edited January 2013

    ETA: Paula - thinking of you. Three down, one to go! Do check in if you can. You are very cared about.

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  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 6,059
    edited January 2013

    Scary crazy windy rainy weather here - a tree is down on a house a couple of suburbs away from us. We have a huge gum tree in the back yard - hope it stays upright

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited January 2013

    Hope your storm moves on fast and leaves without making any problems for you and your neighbors Suzie.  I very much dislike the wind......we have many trees round us here....and one very small lane to get in and out of our little woods.

    Jackie

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  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 6,059
    edited January 2013

    Thanks Jackie - time for a nap I reckon.

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited January 2013

    I think I'm at the end of SEs from AC #3. They hit on day 3 this time instead of the usual day 6, but held on until the end. The chemo fog (complete with feeling faint) lasted 4 days this time. I've heard others say #3 was the hardest. I'm hoping that's true.



    Lewing~I hope you're right about the final one, whether because its such a relief to be done or because its just easier. I'll be so glad when its over. I think the steroids are the hardest on me.



    My DH went to the interview for xerox on Tuesday. They had called 3 times last week to verify his appt. When he got there, they told him they had filled all their positions, so he didn't get an interview. It was at Abacus staffing, but he was meeting with a rep from xerox.

    On Thursday Abacus ran an ad that they had 500 forklift positions in various locations. So he called them and explained that they already have his application and resume on file, and did they have a position for him. They told him, they run those ads just to get people to come in to apply. They had NO forklift jobs.

    He filled out an app. today at Zulily. They had open house. They sell women's, infants, and children's clothes online.



    I've been reading all the posts everyday. I haven't posted because you were all having such an upbeat week celebrating the inauguration, and I didn't want to rain on your parade. I wanted to be respectful, even though we disagree.



    Blessings

    Paula

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited January 2013

    Linda, loved the movie Lincoln.  Daniel Day Lewis is tops on my list.  Love his acting and his philosophy.  Another great movie is "The Life of Pi".  Excellent and breathtakingly beautiful movie to watch.  Highly recommended by moi!

    I'm under the couch until my pain subsides somewhat. 

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  • pip57
    pip57 Member Posts: 12,401
    edited January 2013

    Paula, although I had the FEC/taxol regime, I do remember the third on being the worst for the nausea and dizziness. Remember to retreat to your nest as often as you can.

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  • alexandria58
    alexandria58 Member Posts: 1,588
    edited January 2013

    Paula, sorry about what happened to your DH.  Job hunting is so frustrating these days.

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  • lewing
    lewing Member Posts: 1,288
    edited January 2013

    Suzie, hope the morning finds you with all your trees standing . . . and your cycling trip sounds fantastic.

    Paula, glad the AC effects seem to be lifting; so sorry about your husband's continued job struggles.  That's just wrong, to advertise positions that don't exist. 

    Blue - for some reason, "Life of Pi" just doesn't appeal to me.  Same with "Silver Linings Playbook," which friends have raved about but I have no desire to go see.  What did you like about "Life of Pi"?  I'm prepared to be talked into it!

    Linda

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited January 2013

    Paula...glad to hear from you....we all had "thoughts" for your well-being so good you are through pretty much for this time.  I hope you do find # 4 easier to do.  I can't recall how mine was.  I did 4 Taxotere right after my four A/C's and the first Taxotere gave me an overnight stay in the hospital from a HUGE case of esophageal thrush -- felt like the ending of A/C meshed with the beginning of the esophageal problem...so was never real clear at the point.  Still...through all 8 txs. I never had so much as a sniffle or hint of a cold....and was mid-winter. 

    I can see why they do it, but I too feel one should not so strongly "encourage" those looking for work to apply for jobs that are not in existence.  My feeling is it would be GREAT chance if a position were filled that way.....as obviously anyone wanting to work will continue actively looking. Hoping something turns up soon.

    Jackie

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  • lassie11
    lassie11 Member Posts: 1,500
    edited January 2013

    I haven't seen the movie Life of Pi and did read the book. It's hard to imagine how it could become a movie but I might watch it anyway because the book was written by someone who attended the same university as I did (albeit much later).

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited January 2013

    Its about an East Indian boy who embraces 3 religions, loses his family at sea, and is shipwrecked with a Bengal Tiger.  The cinematography is magical!

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  • IllinoisLady
    IllinoisLady Member Posts: 29,082
    edited January 2013

    Wow !!! That sounds like a movie I would REALLY enjoy. 

    Very odd weather today....warm with some rain....like 60's warm, and then again tomorrow.  Then a short time after we plunge back to the 30's.  Really dislike that.  I think it is what encourages illness with many.  I don't mind the seasons as long as they don't commingle so much with each other.

    Have to 'fess up.  The little doggy I'm holding in the picture is not a Fox terrier but a Toy Rat terrier.  I worked hard to remember her name...knowing that it would help me remember what sort of dog she was.....and didn't remember until last night.  Would not have been my choice....but her name is Ratley.  SIGH !!

    Jackie

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  • pupmom
    pupmom Member Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2013

    Paula, glad you're weathering the chemo storm! I never had it so can only relate in my imagination.

    Tell your DH not to despair. After more than a year of looking for a job, my DD#2 finally found her dream job, her words, two weeks ago! She is over the moon!

    Susie, hope your weather clears up soon. Here in KS we frequently have tree damage from tornadoes and straight line winds. Have fun on the trip!

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  • bluedahlia
    bluedahlia Member Posts: 6,944
    edited January 2013

    Virgil was a toy fox terrier.  Very  smart breed!

    ttyl my arm is killing me!

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  • Bren-2007
    Bren-2007 Member Posts: 6,241
    edited January 2013

    Hi Guys,

    Geez ... I am in so much pain today from shoveling ice yesterday.  I didn't get too much done either.  I did manage to get a path from the back door down to my truck.  The rest of the driveway going out to the street looks like an ice skating rink.  Tim came home this morning and tried to shovel ... once ... then declared it was impossible.  Duh.

    Blue .. I'm sorry to hear you are in such pain.  Frozen shoulder really hurts.  My left arm is so bad today too ... good thing I've got some pain meds around here.

    Jackie .. Love your avatar and the picture of the little doggie ... you look great in the picture!

    Yorkie .. Glad your daughter found a job she loves.  I've about given up doing something other than transcription.  I can't even get an interview!  I used to work in H/R and have been looking for something in that area again.  I don't think it's going to happen and all my marketing for more transcription work only turned up one new client.

    Paula .. Hope you're feeling better.  That totally sucks about the job your husband applied for.  It's just not right to advertise for a job that does not exist!

    Time to take a pill and chill out.

    hugs,

    Bren

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  • Enjoyful
    Enjoyful Member Posts: 3,591
    edited January 2013

    I'm in tons of pain today because my sister made me EXERCISE yesterday.  What a fiend!  My shoulders are about to fall off.

    I'm going to post this again because some of our number may have missed it.  Here's a link to petition President Obama to establish a single-payer healthcare system.  If you don't want to sign it, no worries, but please pass the word?  We need 100 signatures before it's published on the WhiteHouse.gov site.  Right now, we have 54.

    wh.gov/V1p3

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  • Enjoyful
    Enjoyful Member Posts: 3,591
    edited January 2013

    This was on FoxNews so it MUST be true:

    http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/01/25/catholic-hospital-legal-argument-fetus-not-legally-person-under-state-law/

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  • pupmom
    pupmom Member Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2013

    E, signed and shared!

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  • QuinnCat
    QuinnCat Member Posts: 3,456
    edited January 2013

    Paula - Only one more AC....just one more.  This does make it easier, imo, knowing it's the last one.  I think Lewing is totally right...the brain overrides the SEs on tx #4.   In my chemo group, most had a harder time with AC than Taxol (are you having weekly or dose dense Taxol?).  I was in the minority on everything and found Taxol harder (with a totally different set of symptoms).  Hopefully you will be like most and the hardest is behind you as of NOW.

    One of my friends got to watch Playbook Silver Linings with an Academy member (shhh) with an early copy - loved it.  Well, I guess it might be out by now....  I've never seen Bradley Cooper in anything, but I saw him interviewed and appreciated his real life personhood.  Who doesn't like Katniss?

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  • crazy4carrots
    crazy4carrots Member Posts: 5,324
    edited January 2013

    E -- You know I'd sign it if I could!

    And about your link -- it was also on CNN, so it has now been verified!  Hard to believe the hypocrisy, but I guess it's what we've come to expect.....Frown

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  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 6,059
    edited January 2013

    The rain has almost gone but we have strong winds - scary stuff - the tree is still standing. I won't be able to go riding anytime soon - our bike track by the creek is flooded. Lucky we live on a hill.

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  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 6,059
    edited January 2013

    Ooops - spoke too soon - raining again. I went out in it yesterday to drain the pool - hope I don't have to do it agian.

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  • pupmom
    pupmom Member Posts: 5,068
    edited January 2013

    I'll take some of your rain! We are in a serious drought here. Doesn't help that there's hardly been any snow the last 2 years.

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  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 6,059
    edited January 2013

    This wind is really scary but I love the rain - they say it's an ex cyclone - not in my opinion. At least it's cooler, but once it passes and the sun comes out it will be really humid again.

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  • Belinda44
    Belinda44 Member Posts: 718
    edited March 2013

    Weekend is flying by!!!  Sending healing vibes to everyone experiencing pain.  Paula, glad to hear your side effects are easing. 

    And everyone experiencing wacky weather, stay safe! 

    Enjoyful and Lindasa, I saw that article yesterday.  Will be very interesting to see how the Colorado Supreme Court rules.

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  • suzieq60
    suzieq60 Member Posts: 6,059
    edited January 2013

    Belinda - I'm glad you are loving it - it was so good I should watch it again :)

    Update on the weather - the strong winds should go in a few hours - hope so.

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  • alexandria58
    alexandria58 Member Posts: 1,588
    edited January 2013

    Belinda - love it too, but promised DH would wait until he got home to watch.

    Suzie stay saty.

    E - signed the petition.  had to get a white house account, but it's done.

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  • crazy4carrots
    crazy4carrots Member Posts: 5,324
    edited January 2013

    Your Sunday funny:

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