I love the fact that my earrings are now out there and not hiding any more. I have some wild pairs that are going to get a lot more outings than they did. They also tend to soften the look - as do the hats.

If the amount of 1 inch hairs stopping up the drain in the shower this morning is any indication, I'd better not get terribly used to this cut. I'll be bald as an egg pretty darn soon. Nope, not my self-image at all.

As for the whole survivor thing. Um, the word brings to mind that famous statue of the tired Indian on the half-dead horse, both obviously having been through Hell several times. I want to come out the other side looking better than that. I'm liking the term Cancer Conquerer. It's more take-charge, less victim-ish. I will NOT be a victim.