the vampires give back

Today I have the pleasure of a nice relaxing day at Tacoma General . I sit in a over sized chair that makes me feel like I am 8 years old while I get transfused with new A+ blood . The nurses here take such good care of me . I've never seen a group of people as a whole have such a great over all attitude . I know how hard it can be to remain nice when dealing with the public . Everyone has a different way to say something wires get crossed and they still smile at you and say " We will figure this out and every thing will be right " . I like that they treat very person with the same amount of worth . I think that says alot about the group conscience .


I am getting two pints of blood today . I should of seen this coming my the bags under my eyes went all the way to my cheek bones . Last time they looked that bad was before i had my tumor removed . The last time I got transfused I did not feel that boost of energy that they all say you get . In fact I believe I went home an slept for 2 days . I am hoping for that feeling ! My fingers are crossed . It is a odd feeling to feel good so when it happens I try and make the most of it ! =) Like going for a walk or going out with some friends .


This last week was filled with small mini adventures for me . Might be part of the reason I am getting transfused today .... On Friday Sister and I went to a benefit that had a casino theme . After we ate we hit the tables craps blackjack texas hold'm and the one with the ball and wheel drawing a blank on the name . I am proud to say I lost all my money and had a great time doing it. It was the 1st time I have gotten dressed up also . I was lucky enough to have a friend with great taste and a shrinking waist give me some clothes that made me look hot hot hot ! I will be up front and say it was the 1st time while in treatment that I just felt like a normal girl . Earlier in my treatment I had bought a wig and I barely ever wore it due to the itchy factor . Well I had a lady give me a great skull cap that didn't make my head ubber hot or itchy I was in heaven . It felt good to have people say they liked my hair . Losing my hair I still believe has been the most dramatic part of this whole thing , and I didn't even like my hair ! It was thin and lifeless would not hold a curl , I couldn't even rat my hair to get a bump when it was short . THe glory of wigs has allowed me to have the hair I have always wanted . I like it . Easy too . I highly recomend for anyone .

Saturday Sister , mom and I carved pumkins . Ming was going to but she ended up only having a little bit of time so she hollowed out 2 pumkins in like 5 minutes ! I swear it was like watching Top Chef when they do the chop competion . That poor pumpkin didn't stand a chance , orange pulp flying , seeds shooting left and right , it was a frenzie . To say the least . I asked Ming what I should carve since she was leaving at least that way she would feel more apart of it . She said make a lil asian guy as she left . After the door closed I said to myself " An asian guy .... " So I made a Wang Chung of a pumpkin and callled him Mr. Ming ! The trick or treaters loved him ! I had a few ninjas comment on how that was the face of their master . So much fun !

On Satuerday night I went to a murder mystery party . I have never been to one . It was a lot of fun . I was able to be 2 characters . It was a fun group . Full of laughter an I was amazed how everyone was able to stay in their role . I think next time I might opt for a 5 hour energy before the next time . The last hour was tough for me . I started to get light headed and a little tingely . I wanted to eat but I was a little nauseated . I didn't have my meds on me either so I choose to try and tough it out . When I got home I ate a tortilla and felt better .

Sunday was a day to recope . I slept , did laundry , hung with Sister and just let my body take a deep breath and relax . Over all worth it =) . In the last few months I have made some new friends and the more I hang out with them the more I find things in them that I like and would like to someday see in myself or have be more prominate in my every day life .