Wednesday Aug. 27

wednesday, august 27, 2014 (said in the voice of stephen colbert)

yesterday, daniel, nancy and i went to my wonderful hair stylist named nick, at Rebel Salon on Larimer and 33rd in the Rino District. Nick is a wonderful human being, and he cleaned up my hair, making it shorter with a razor-type thingy that scared the pants off of me at first. But he did a wonderful job, and also commented that Georgina did a wonderful job too the day before, on the longer-to-shorter version of the hairdo. It was super emotional with g, and with nick, it was more of a "finishing the sentence" kind of moment. Nancy came for moral support and so did Danny, and Danny had his hair buzzed too. He had so many cute curls, so I was really trying to tell him not to do it. But he did. Solidarity, man!! He looks great. Pics below. 

We went to Crema Coffee afterwards. I had chai, and Danny and Nanc each had the most amazing latte ever. Watching Danny take that first sip was like watching a child eat sugar for the first time. As we walked back to the car about 5 blocks, the dark clouds gathered and the big rain started to fall. Many of you know I love the rain, and it felt like huge quarters of warmth falling on my bald head. i was smiling so loudly.

I took lunch over to Grandpa and PB's today. Tokyo Joe's was the meal, and yum yum. We had a good visit, did a little bit of a puzzle, talked, and just visited. I love them so much. My grandpa is like a rock for me. I think this is harder on him than it is on me, but he's super supportive, and doesn't mind when I just say it like it is. It's my style. I'm curious about everything, and I appreciate and love the my grandpa seems to appreciate this. He's like air to me, fresh air; a lot of things. He's the love of my life. 

I'm feeling good. This week, my appetite has been back, and I'm trying to take advantage of that. Round two of chemo is either Monday or Tuesday, depending on my oncology appointment on Friday...to see how the port scar is healing up before they pump me again with chemo. Oh the joy! 

Thanks to all who read this blog. Who does? It's fun for me to write, and I'm not getting too technical on everyone unless I think it's important. I'm looking at it as a way to just let my thoughts flow about this process. It is what's happening for me in my life right now. And I'm happy for those who want to take the ride with me. 

Much love and light, and humor,
hol