I started writing a book

There, I said it. It's public so now I have to finish it. I'm three pages in and I'm finding this to be an interesting process. I have a vague notion of what the story is, but it is really unfolding as I type. It's weird, because it's new to me, and new stories are always exciting. I had the title before I had any concept of text, and I'm sure it will change over time, but it feels good.

In other news, I'm trying to follow doctors orders as closely as possible. I'm sitting out on my balcony. I ate breakfast out here and have been working on my book out here (how weird to say!). I went to Tai Chi on Saturday and really enjoyed it. It is SUUUUUPPPER slow compared to any exercise class I've ever taken. Someone told me it's meditation in motion and I totally get that. So I've been working on my meditation too.

I started painting as well. Omar suggested watching some Bob Ross videos for inspiration....I should stick to finger painting. In seriousness, after playing around with my acrylics for a while, I realized that I really like painting nature scenes as opposed to anything else. I want to take it more seriously and am considering taking an intro to painting flowers class at our local Michael's.

I've also filled my Amazon cart with stuff that we want/need to mostly finish our home improvement project. Paint colors have been decided with the exception of the accent wall in the living room. Knicknacks, wall art, plants, all decided. I'm pretty excited about it all. Just to hit the purchase button.




I've also tried to be more social but it's taking more spoons than I wish to do everything else. I'm so tired every day from doing all the things that are good for my health that I feel too exhausted to do much else. Omar has been great about understanding, but as always, I wish I could do more. C'est la vie, right?


Tomorrow is D-day, or C-day. In 24 hours (literally) I will be sitting down for my first of 12 (hopefully) rounds of chemo and steroids. Today I plan on going to yoga. Maybe, and then to Trader Joes to get stuff I know I can eat when my stomach is upset. I'm scared, but it needs to be done.




So if you happen to be online tomorrow between 9am and 12pm PST tomorrow, say hi. I'll probably need the distraction.

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