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| My art from Masterpiece Mixers. |
2/16/11 – I HATE running. I hate running. I really hate running. Then why is it that ever since my surgery I have felt the overwhelming urge to run again? Am I delusional? Clearly I am talking to myself but I honestly don’t know. I used to run. I was never very good at it and never really liked it but I always looked at it as an accomplishment and felt really good once it was over. I also found that it was a great way to lose weight. I think the reason why I’ve wanted to run since the surgery is because I’ve known it was going to be hard. I like a challenge. I also knew that people wouldn’t look at me weird it I was huffing and puffing and about to fall down on the side of the road since they all knew I had just had surgery. Well, today I finally ran for the first time. I’ve found that walking has gotten harder since starting chemo so I was not too optimistic about running but I knew I had to start somewhere. Breathing is definitely an issue. Running on a FLAT surface was torture. My quads were screaming at me for a hill to run down because flat was not good enough. I gave myself small goals. This was a run/walk mile and I did it! It took me 16.38 minutes to do 1.05 miles, but I did it! My goal is to do the 1.05 for the rest of the week and just walk it during my chemo week. The following week I hope to bump it up to 1.25 and go from there. I have a 5K in September so I have to get ready! I am so gonna run the 5K in a blue tutu! Small victories.
There is a service called Cleaning for a Reason. They provide 4 months of free house cleaning for people who are undergoing chemo. I have never been that clean of a person. Don’t get me wrong, I am great at straightening up, but actual cleaning? Nuh uh. It’s not that I don’t do it it’s just that I don’t like it so I tend to avoid it. Bad, right? It really stinks because Todd is Mr. Clean himself! I don’t think he knew what he was getting into marrying me – sucker! Well, I applied for Cleaning for a Reason because just straightening up has become hard for me to handle lately. I was denied because they are either full or do not have a cleaning service in my area. Todd and I tried to do the best we could but we have quickly come to the realization that house cleaning is something that I need to stay healthy and we need to keep a happy marriage. We decided to splurge and get a housecleaner at least while I’m going through chemo. So, I used to buy shoes but now I get a cleaner – I am 100% okay with that (I already have a lot of shoes!).
The house cleaners came today. They showed up at 8:30 – mother daughter team. 9:30 I’m sitting in the computer room working and I can literally smell the clean! 10:30 I’m still working and they’re still cleaning. 11:30, 12:30 … I’m starting to get very self conscious. That’s a long time. That’s a lot of cleaning! Paranoia is starting to set in. Is my house really that filthy?! I had almost purchased a Groupon a while back for $75 for a 3 hour cleaning. That was supposed to be 50% off. These ladies cleaned my house for nearly 5 hours! A little before 1:30 they finished. Let’s just say my house has never looked or smelled this clean before. You can see your reflection in my hardwood floor. It is so clean that I don’t even want to be IN the house. I’m a messy person. I don’t trust myself.
I didn’t blog yesterday because I had a full day. I worked and then had a small girls’ night at Masterpiece Mixers. It’s one of those places where you paint and you can bring hors d’oeuvres and wine and have a party. Drinking or not drinking it is a lot of fun. We painted a “funky tree” last night. I’m not sure how I feel about my painting. It’s not that we weren’t taught well or the tree is ugly, I just don’t know if I like my effort. I feel like I could have done better. I think I may try to fix it later this week. It was a great night though. Lots of good time with the girls and something fun to do. I highly recommend checking out a place like this for a fun night. Or, if you ever want to go and need someone to come with, I’m there!
Small side note: I finally finished my art project. I am going in to work tomorrow and am going get it framed. I will post a picture once it is done so all of you can see what I’ve been up to for so long. It is just a little art that is a little funky and fun that’s going to go in Todd’s man cave but I am quite proud of it. It will look awesome once it’s framed – well, doesn’t everything look awesome framed?! Yes, the answer is always yes.
Tonight I am having Chicago dogs and slaw. I’m excited. I love hot dogs and Todd is all about having Chicago dogs – not regular ones. I’m not sure what is so special about them but anytime there is a steamed bun I am game. I have had a total sweet tooth lately but the one thing I would love right now is some Wavy Lays and Heluva dip! Yum! My song of the day is “I Run to You” by Lady Antebellum. I love the “new disaster” part don’t ask me why – no clue, maybe I like a little crazy.
Night y’all!
Your description of cleaning reminds me of Rebecca. Poor Todd! You made me smile!
ReplyDeleteHang in there kid!
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