Friday, November 6, 2015

Day Two

The chemo's getting rougher. After lying in bed last night for two hours trying to get to sleep, I eventually just got out of bed turned the TV and the computer on and wound up staying awake until 4:00. Then I went to bed and slept till noon. I'm hoping this schedule doesn't repeat itself tonight. I've got things to do. 

Today I've just been feeling gross. After sleeping most of the day, I managed to get up and futz around a bit, eventually dragging my iPad to the Apple Store since it stopped connecting to the internet. (The definition of a useless device: an iPad that can't connect to the internet.) The guy got it working -- there's a "Reset Network Connections" command. Who knew? -- and while I was there I stopped in at the opticians to see if they had my new glasses yet. They did.

Word to the wise: if you're sitting around thinking you should get your eyes checked, do it. I've spent the last two years barely able to read street signs, and new glasses made a huge difference. Never underestimate the power of being able to see.

Oh yeah, I also learned that despite the fact that my car is networked up the yin yang, the clock doesn't actually update itself automatically. Figured this out when I showed up an hour early for an appointment based on the time my car was telling me it was. I freakin' hate daylight saving time. There is no reason in this modern world to be moving the clocks around twice a year. 

Kevin continues to make progress, driven largely by her attraction to the feathers on a string. I forgot to pick up a laser pointer when I was out today. Maybe tomorrow. My arm gets tired waving the stick around, and I'm thinking a laser pointer would take less of my energy. 

Pathetic, no? Waving a stick for the cat makes me tired. The joy of chemotherapy. I guess I should give some serious consideration to that Ritalin. 

2 comments:

  1. You can file this under the Unsolicited Advice tab. I read about a breathing technique that will supposedly help a person fall asleep. I tried it last night and it seemed to help (it was either that or the 2 glasses of wine). You start by placing your tongue on the roof of your mouth right behind your teeth and keep it there. Then blow out a big breath, so that you make a whoosh sound. Then repeat the next 3 steps 4 times:
    *inhale through your nose for a count of 4
    *hold your breath for a count of 7
    *exhale forcibly (more whooshing noises) for a count of 8

    If it doesn't work, you could always try the wine. :)

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    1. I liked it when falling asleep meant putting your head on the pillow, but that's for the weird breathing instructions. I'll give them a shot.

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