Dear So and So

[marni]

Dear Tamoxifen,

Bye Bye, so long and farewell- for two months at least.

Had my mammogram and ultrasound today and everything came back clear. Yay for 1 year and 4 months.

Had a long talk with the Dr. who opined that since the cancer causing the mastectomy was none invasive and since it was giving me so many problems, that I should try going off the tamoxifen for a couple of months and see if things improve. If they do then there is one set of options, if they don't then there are other options. At any rate this is all hopeful.

Thank you everyone for listening to me whine and moan about the tamoxifen poisoning and general lack of progress in all things physical, endurance, mental and emotional.

[indysteel]

Yay, marni! I hope you start feeling better soon!

[Crankin]

Two weeks to go until my exam. There's a very real chance I won't pass. I know the material (been studying like crazy). It's the way the test is set up. It does not mimic real life professional practice. It's hard for me to explain, but when I meet someone and do an assessment, I consider everything and get history about everything. On this test, this is not the case. It's really tripping me up. I signed up for a site on the web where I can do tons of simulations and get test taking tips, but with such a short amount of time, who knows.
Why does the Commonwealth of MA require this test, when other states just require the one where it's just 200 multiple choice questions about theory, diagnosis, treatment, etc.
Well, I know the answer to this one, actually.

[OakLeaf]

Yay marni for the clear tests and for your doctor's "blessing!" Hope you start feeling better soon.

Good luck Crankin! You've made it this far - I'd bet on you any day.

[malkin]

Give it your best shot Crankin--if you have to retake, you'll have the experience once already.

Marni-Hooray for great news!!

[azfiddle]

Good luck Crankin'- you are doing everything you need to prepare so go in strong and confident, and like Malkin says- if worst comes to worst, you will have a better idea of what to expect for next time.

[azfiddle]

Dear Celtic Festival organizers: Today is October 23. The festival is November 5 & 6. I'm looking forward to performing but I have a few other things to fit in during the weekend. Is it too much to ask for you to write back with a clue about our schedule performance times?

[Catrin]

Crankin - good luck on the exam! Hang in there, you have the experience and it will soon be behind you.

Dear Weather Gods,

Please let Saturday be a bit warmer than forecast. All of these lovely summer-like temps this week and I've been unable to ride since the weekend because I don't get off work until 90 minutes before dark - and it takes me about 30 minutes to just get home. I want to ride my bicycle BADLY, but my body isn't quite ready yet to ride in low 50's/high 40's just yet. I will though if I need to. I have clothes for that

Thank you for listening,

Catrin