Shrimp Creole

So I had my next treatment in the morning. In an effort to not feel as bad immediately afterward as last session, I paid more attention to breakfast. My mom cooked me some scrambled eggs, toast, grits, kielbasa, and fruit salad. It was quite delectable, and though I of course wasn't feeling great after the session, I certainly felt better than last time.

I spent most of the day curled up on the couch, watching random crap: Around the Horn and Pardon the Interruption on ESPN, an episode of 24, the movie "Hitch", part of the Red Sox/Braves game, an episode of The Simpsons, an episode of The Sopranos, and of course SportsCenter. I felt pretty crappy most of the day - I was nauseous, and had a pounding headache. I had a ham sandwich for lunch, and despite feeling nauseous, I kept it down. For dinner, my mom brought me some Shrimp Creole (you haven't lived until you've tasted my mom's Shrimp Creole). It tasted sooooo good, but unfortunately the nausea got the better of me and I couldn't keep it down (sorry for the visual). That "process" did make me feel a little better, though I didn't want to risk trying to eat some more. I just decided to save the rest for tomorrow.

I talked to Drew via Google Chat for a bit. We covered the usual (read: Fantasy Baseball). Ironically enough, Drew is going through his Hematology and Oncology Pediatrics rotation. So he actually probably knows more about my treatments than I do! Anyway, he was telling me about some of the kids he's treating, dealing with leukemia, and tumors in scary places (like the spinal cord), and though I certainly am not enjoying this summer, I do certainly remember that it could be worse. I can't imagine being 10 or 11 and going through this.

Finally pooped out around 10:00. Climbed into bed, planning to take it easy tomorrow. I hope to get a little work done, and maybe play a little poker in the evening.