Nothing to see here

Despite lack of posting, all is well-ish in cancerland. Mom had her first treatment, goes for her second tomorrow, and so far is handling it all with relatively few side effects. Or at least she was the last time I spoke to her a week ago. Little sister has talked to her more recently and hasn't mentioned anything new, so I assume all is still fine.

My own 6-month check-up is coming up soon -- about three weeks from now. I would know the exact date had I not lost my cell phone on the plane, my cell phone where I foolishly stored every bit of importabt information. Without backup. What can I say, I had a brush with death, and now I live on the wild side. Anyway, if I can remember the name of my oncologist, I can probably call her office and ask exactly when I'm expected.

I am going to be 27 on Good Friday. It will be my 5th birthday since becoming a postmenopausal bitch. Prior to that, I was just a bitch. (But cute! Really cute!)

There are lots of funny little things I'd like to write about -- things which even relate to the Cancer Theme of This Blog, but these things are still not resolved, so I'll have to save the hilarity for the future. When things are resolved. Consider this a teaser.

In other news, the magazine is coming along like gangbusters, or almost gangbusters. One of us (I won't mention any names) is not writing as much as she should. Or editing as much as she should. Instead she peruses bulletin boards, reads other magazines, looks for pictures of blackbirds, or otherwise occupies her time in pleasurable, yet wasteful pursuits. I thought people who were 'touched by cancer' were supposed to live every day like it's their last -- so why am I such a procrastinator? I would not make a very good subject for a made-for-t.v. movie.

I'm beginning to bore myself, so I will leave you with a link to this cake which I am making for a potluck tomorrow, and which I will frost with this icing. There might even be strawberries involved. With any luck, there will be vegans present to appreciate my kindly and thoughtful consideration of their dietary restrictions. Because although I am kindly and thoughtful, I am not above wanting recognition for these qualities.

Comments

[Melissa]

okay, I've been "lurking" on this blog for SO long and I would just like to say to you that a) you are so incredibly brave and strong and b) thank you for the recipes and c) your friends are very lucky to have you in their lives.

That's all I can think of that doesn't sound ridiculously stalker-esque. You have a lot going on - thanks for sharing some of it with us. The perspective I get from you is so beneficial to me. I appreciate it so much; even though we are complete strangers your words have helped me with a couple of pretty huge things in my own life. I'm not brave enough for a blog, but I'm glad you are.

[Louise]

Wow, thanks! It's always surprising to me to hear from lurkers and to hear that I've somehow written something that resonates in one way or another.

And you're welcome for the recipes -- it was my first time using either one, and both turned out amazingly. The cake was complete deliciousness.

[Rae]

Wow - I have been looking for a vegan cake recipe for a long time, because my mom is always making me stuff but it is nearly impossible to make her anything (well, anything that wouldn't leave my house with the distinct odor of beans for a week or so). I wonder if it would translate into a nice yellow cake if the cocoa were left out? Because, of course, she's also allergic to chocolate. Thanks for the recipe.

Also good to hear about your mom doing ok - "no news is good news" definitely applies to cancer tx.

[Terri]

YAY!!! Hope all goes well with your checkup. I was diagnosed w/ cancer on April Fools Day 2005, so I guess this is why I decided to see if you'd updated today. Always a hard time for me.

I hope your mom continues to do well with her treatment, and that you get the all-clear at your appointment!

xoTWxo

[jen]

Hey! good to hear from you and so glad your mom has handled the start of her treatment well. Wishing you and early birthday wish and good luck w/ that cake. The icing sounds amaazing!

[Sandee]

Thinking of you & your Mom *hugs*

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