Day5: After my 5th chemo
People who takes care of me very closely tells me that I am doing better for this cycle. I look better, talk clearer, eat better and am out of bed for longer hours than my previous cycles. That is right. But I still feel nauseous and sick that I really wish there were a day that I would feel great. I'd love to have a break, only a day would do me great.
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Day19: Teaching Monday
I had a doctor's appointment in the morning. Everything seems good and I am making a progress as scheduled.
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Day12: Teaching Monday
A lot of burping! (excuse me for this topic, but it has been so constant and bothers me seriously.)
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Day11：Soccer Mom!
It was a breezy cold day, but a perfect sunny day for soccer! Other than my teaching loads, it was my first time going out from home since my last chemotherapy. It has been 11 days since then. I put make-up, wig and a knit cap, and there I am a soccer mom.
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Day10: "Food Looks Gray"
"Food Looks Gray" This week, a typhoon has hit Japan and my parents who are helping me here were worried about their home in Japan. When my parents made a phone call to my aunt in Japan, I had a chance to talk to her as she was concerned about my progress.
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Day6: after 4th chemo. Teaching Tuesday
My teaching went OK given my low energy.
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Day5：After 4th Chemo. Teaching Monday
Thanks to my husband for driving me to my teaching. It made my day a little easier than that of 3 weeks ago after my 3rd chemo.
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Day20: Teaching Tuesday
I gave a midterm to my Tuesday class today. One student stayed after the class to talk to me. She disclosed to me that she had gone through chemo treatments for two years when she was younger. She shared me some of activities or things that she tried. One thing was clear to me that I should be open to anything to try. I am thankful that she shared her experience with me. I am not the only one. She is brave, thoughtful and bright lady now. Thank you.
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Day19: Teaching Monday with Full Energy
I am sure I had a great energy for teaching today. Our discussions were interesting and I could tell that we had a good lecture today. I say it is "we," even if I am the one who is "lecturing." When a lass has great interaction between me and my students, it creates a higher level of discussions and understanding of the material. I am a leader/navigator in the class. A great day.
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Children's Books of Breast Cancer Mom (Day17)
While I go through these series of treatments for extended period, family members are also adjusting to me. Books are great resources to introduce children what to expect to happen to their mother during the treatments. I have the above three books at home.
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Day15: Chelsea
While I can move around in this precious short time in-between chemo therapies, I wanted to visit Chelsea area in NYC. There was my favorite tea store and having variety in teas might help me drinking more liquid after each chemo sessions. (Unfortunately, the store was not there any more.) I also wanted to give some tour to my parents from Japan who are helping us out during my treatments. Under our circumstances, they tend to stay home and I wanted to share what I find great about the city to them. We did not have the whole day to be there, but there was full of interesting things to see, High Line walk path and Chelsea Market. It is a nice opportunity to dress nice and feel good.
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Day14: Movie time with my son
I took my son to go out for a newly released movie, The Boxtrolls, in a theater today. I love somewhat nostalgic movements of stop-motion animations so much. This movie became my favorite movie. The boxtrolls are adorable. We were laughing in the theater, such a fun day for two of us! (image credit: the official website)
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Day 13: Teaching Tuesday
Just for fun, today's styling is a theme of Japan, I really wanted to make a styling with my new Tabi-boots. The Japanese kimono overcoat, I believe it used to belong to my grandmother.
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Day12: Nigerian Gele Headwrap
This is my newest area of fashion styling: with Nigerian Gele. I did not think of this until I became the breast cancer. I have never been to a part of Africa where women wear Gele.
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Day 6: After 3rd Chemotherapy
My Tuesday teaching style. I could not wear anything tight. I was better than yesterday, but I still feel nauseous even with medications.
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