Much Lighter Post.

When it comes to healthcare, and treatment, most people have extreme opinions.  To each their own.

 

Obviously, for the most part, I'm putting stock in western medicine, when it comes to my treatment.

However, I just finished my second session of Energy Healing.  And I have to say, it is pretty cool.

I know there are skeptics out there... Cough*Nick*Cough.

But I have definitely experienced more benefit from the sessions, than my "cynical self" ever expected.

It leaves me feeling more in tune with my body, and my emotions.

Positive energy, people, I'm all about it.

 

The most eventful thing that has happened this week was my haircut.

 

Before (another Cohen snapshot):



And, after:

I didn't cry (too much).
It's funny how a different haircut can have a huge impact.
A few of the things I've noticed immediately are:

• That my new haircut doesn't jive with my existing wardrobe.  I didn't realize how much my long hair affected what I wore!  My long hair was very feminine, and I felt comfortable wearing whatever I wanted, because my hair made it obvious that I was a girl.  I gravitated more to a "preppy" style- ie-loafers, and a lot of navy blue is in my closet.  With short hair, I'm finding that I want to wear pink, and dresses.  Definitely more girly stuff.
• My hair did more than just look pretty.  It shaded my neck.  I came home from the first day of Elsa and Cohen's swimming lessons with sunburn on my back and neck.  Ouch.
• And finally, I know this is probably all "in my head", but I feel like I looked thinner with long hair.  I don't have my long locks to hide behind anymore.

I definitely feel more sassy, with the faux-hawk!  It is pretty edgy.
But when it comes down to it, I'm chomping at the bit to re-grow my hair back to a long length.


This past weekend, was Nick's weekend to work.
I conspired with Emily, and we decided that I'd bring the kids to visit.  Emily just moved to Parowan, UT (it's right outside Cedar City, UT).  Her grandparents live on a farm.  It's several acres of garden space (with a stream running through it!), there are horses, goats, and chickens.  And across the street from their house is a duck pond.

My kids were in heaven:

Parowan reminded me of how Grantsville used to be, when Grantsville was still a sleepy farming community (I'm still irked about the fact that Grantsville city recently installed a sidewalk in front of my Grandma's house, AND prohibits street parking!!!).
I have only fond childhood memories of Grantsville, and this weekend, my kids got a taste of what small town life is like too.
Joyous!

It did take every ounce of energy I had, to pull off this "fun Mom" activity.  Driving 3.5 hours, each way, with all three of my kids wasn't easy.
But it was worth it.


And now, I'm counting down the days/hours until I start chemo.
I still have so much to do, and not enough energy to do it with!  Here's hoping I can pull this off, before I'm down for the count!