The Hermit Club

So they just found out what REALLY happened with deflate-gate....

lol Jazzy!

They changed the totals on how much I'm gonna see out of this storm. Now I'm supposed to get 14-22 inches instead of nearly 28 inches. They do this every time we get a snow storm. They make it sound like its going to be bad, but it turns out to be a bust!

Hi Hermies--literally or some--just stay in--some of u are etting so much snow, we just had a little from this storm, it really missed us--whew.

Jazzy Sorry u woke up from aches and pains, I hope this doesn't lst long.

Mags sorry that it's been so hard on u o enjoy dinner out. But I'm glad about u'r overnite visit those are the best.

BTW Mo that's still a lot of snow.

Bippy u'r got a job interview, good luck with that and hope rads aren't to bad for you.

I've been on the phone a lot personal and jobwise--and just kind of blah. My brothers service is Thursday--Chit with cancer. My sister is so weepy (I don't cry much) and she's saying well we're the older generation and now it's our turn--If she says that one more time, I'm going to slap her in the face with a glove and have a dual so we can both shoot each other. Jeez

Cami- I am glad to hear from you and no doubt you are feeling blah. It's just a hard, hard week for you and your family. I am not much of a crier either but when my brother died many years ago, I couldn't stop crying for a long time. Hurt down to the depths of my soul. I hope you are taking good care of yourself and that the services go well on Thursday. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Prolia stuff is no biggie. I was out and about today. Thank you for asking!

Foot, were you able to see the Doctor?

Ducky, how is Stella doing?

Cami, so sorry, as for your ray of sunshine sister, tell her she can go and die if she wants to but yoy aren't!

Got about a foot, if not a little more than that. Eastern side of Connecticut got hammered. My mom in Rhode Island got more than I did. She still coming down though. The trouble I had with sleeping has stopped thankfully. Ready to get this phase the reconstructive process over!

hi Hermettes,,

Hope all my NE hermies are doing well. The video of all that snow! Crazy.

Bippy is unsure of taking a full time job, if offered. The interview went great, but it is more corporate than I figured. Frankly, not sure if I should jump right back in at such a high level. The office is huge and I did not expect that either, lots of employees. I am used to working alone and the atmosphere may be overwhelming. Thought about it alot and may do part time instead, along with that home biz. My gut is kind of tellin me this is the way. My old temp agency has work for me too, so.....thinking of going that route instead. It is hard, as we need the money.....Also, I aint done with rads or herceptin, much less recon. And I am still growin my hair back, so it looks like a marine newbie at the moment. Thoughts are welcomed!

Not much else to report, just doing rads. Our area is ready to hook up to a new county sewer system, and removal of old septic. We are signed up to start soon. This is great news for many reasons.

Anyhoo, I am here but just not posting alot. Been getting out more and trying to get back to a new normal. I always think of you all.

Ugh, the BS office just called and have to reschedule my 6 month follow up apt now, and it won't be until March. I was looking forward to being done with this. She said as long as there are no new issues, that will be fine.

Anyways, I was looking forward to the final blessing with this last apt before I go back to work, but will consider myself good to go given I saw the MO's office twice this month (no issues with the blood work) and had the good mammo/ultrasound outcomes last week. BS check up is really just a final blessing.

I do find it interesting that the doctors offices are really clear with you about doing your follow ups with them, but don't always adhere to the schedule themselves. I think I told you how the MO had me waiting a year for my last apt, but the CNP said I should be seen every six months so I am back on that schedule. I can only do my part, right? I know my bc was early and considered low risk for reoccurrence, but I do feel like I am getting less attention with time. Sigh.

Anyways, I am going to shift my frustration to an attitude of gratitude to be two years out from end of treatment and doing well. Now down with 4 follow ups, almost two years out from end of treatment, and three more years and 6 more follow ups to go). I am going to focus on continuing to get healthier, loose more weight, and get back to making money!

Thanks for e-listening.

Jazzy, it stinks that you have to wait until March to finish this series of check -ups.  Are you all finished with the house painting and flooring?  You have been a busy lady ... well, you always seem to be a busy lady. 

Last night at support group, several women were commenting on how being employed can help deflect some of the side effects and anxieties of breast cancer.  However, employment can, I also heard, cause stress because employers who don't realize the physical and emotional tolls of breast cancer can expect too much too fast.  I was retired when I was diagnosed, so I have no first hand knowledge about balancing the need to work with the need to heal.  I worry about all you young gals, and I send you all good wishes for finding or keeping employment that is interesting and healing.

Bippy, it sounds like you have several job options.  Will making a choice be hard? 

M0mmy, I am thinking of you.

Cami, I hope today's service for your brother is as healing as possible.  You and your family are in my thoughts. 

Hi Teka, Foots, Onco, and Lily. 

Been home since late and doing okay. Sore but that will go away. Been napping off an on since I got home.

Sally- and yes, my renovation work is done. Now I am working to finish putting the rooms back together (almost done) and also doing the clean out. I have been running around down this week dropping off donations, recycling things, took some nicer things to consignment today. In another week I should be in a much better place around here.

I will be ready to go when the right work comes (and it will because it always does....)

I am a purging fool this week!

Mommy- I am glad you are getting good care from your husband and mother. I hope you are sleeping well too. Take it easy for awhile.

Cami- I was thinking of you yesterday, knowing it was your brother's funeral. I am sure it was a hard day for the family. Sending you love during this difficult time.

Concerned- are you still out there? How is your wife doing post surgery? Has she joined the site? Is there anything we can do to help you find some things here on bco that would be helpful to you and your wife?

Footprints- how are you doing on this friday morning?

Lili- are you working on your plans for the cancer workshop/gathering?

Waking up to snow this morning. I hear the northeast from Boston to Maine is getting more snow today too (last thing they need right now...)

After a productive week of purging, am working on the next round of things to take to place- a home consignment store, used books to a bookstore, more clothing donations, and going through files for storage or shredding. Round 2 begins. As Teka said on the de-cluttering thread, I picked up the decluttering bug!

Mommy- it is still snowing here, but has lightened up. I am going to venture to to the gym in awhile. Since it has been so warm, the snow is turning to slush but my guess is that turns to ice later today if this continues. I won't be going out tonight!