Cumulative Effects

Round #4 of chemo was last Thursday, and I'm starting to see what people meant by saying the effects would be cumulative. The weekend was pretty much a wash. All I wanted to do was lie in bed, and that's mostly what I did. Today I made it back to work, but felt completely drained. Also majorly lacking in the appetite department. I ate, but didn't enjoy it.

What I did enjoy, however, was spending money I really shouldn't have, on some cute new clothes. Retail therapy works wonders, I must say. I never would have believed it, but thanks to cancer, I've discovered it's true!

At least, until I get next month's credit card bill.

On a completely other note, it's been incredibly hot here in Southern California. I mean, I know that's usually a given, but the past few days it's been a bit ridiculous. I went sans a hat yesterday and today, for the whole day; when it's over 95 degrees Fahrenheit, you're almost glad you're bald. I mean, assuming you are. Which I am. And if you're not, this weather might seriously make you consider it.

Man, it's so hot, I'm not even making any sense anymore. Or maybe it's another cumulative effect... but one that's related simply to being alive in my case. Can't really blame the chemo for that one, I guess. More's the pity.