Interim Week, Day 3

Well, where to start. It has just been a whirlwind (guess you can sense how dull it usually is in my skin). I have felt rather well, good energy, able to eat (even if it isn't all enjoyed), and able to stay awake at night long enough to be active. Amazing what some distance from these drugs will do for your good will.

So Tuesday we spent some time on campus, running errands and talking to folks (the few I still know). Thanks to a wild rumor from my daughter, dinner was planned for McD's. Seems that the McRib is back--at least it was in the Joliet, IL region. The young lady (and I mean young) behind the register had never even heard of a McRib. The innocence of youth. So I made do with my usual two burgers, McFries, and added a shake for good measure. Tasted pretty good, would have been even better if the McFries tasted salty.

Tuesday evening was the first rehearsal for the second semester College Community Band, so I took my euphonium and sat in. Didn't play much, but that was much more a result of a weak lip than Chemo. It was good to be there, had some fun. After, the usual group went to Frischs for pie. They have a no-sugar added cherry one, but it certainly didn't taste very good. Ate it any way.

This morning I put down two eggs, over easy, two slices of rye toast, and one Bobby E's sausage patty. Then this noon, I met my two lunch friends from campus and had Mexican--a burrito, and it was spicy enough that it tasted great! I am trying to do it all before Monday, when the great descent begins all over again.

On the more mundane (and not much related to food), I went in for labs this morning in preparation for my appointment with the Doc on Friday noon. I still would like to have him talk more, so I will attempt again. He is truly a man of few words. Pokes, prods, listens, says nothing.