I’ve realized what a creature of habit I am. I like routines. Without them I feel disorganized…must be that control freak in me again. While I’m waiting for the next chapter to begin, I need to create a new routine. I’ve decided to work in the mornings and I have a few ideas on filling my afternoons. I plan to start going to the gym in the afternoons or maybe even start running again seeing as the warmer weather is just around the corner. I figure that this time will be a good opportunity for me to get into good physical and mental condition before the chemo starts. I’ve also decided to check out the resources at Wellspring. They have a Breast Cancer Support Group that starts next month that I thought I might try out. At first I wasn’t interested in any support groups but meeting with the other women at the focus group last week has opened my mind up to the idea. As with any challenge, I find it interesting to listen to those who are more experienced.
This afternoon I organized a binder with all my appointments, test results, medications, genetic testing questionnaires, etc. Along this process I will be seeing several doctors, each of whom will have a separate file on me. I want to have a complete file/binder on me that includes information from all the doctors. As many of you can imagine, the binder is organized with colour coded tabs for each section…that’s the accountant coming out in me and my secret love of stationery. (Laugh if you must but I know I’m not the only one out there. KC, SC, JB...no, that JB is not Jim.)
Anyway, enough for tonight.
me
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3 comments:
Kim, I love stationery too! It is almost controlling my life... I can't go into staples without a purchase. I have a pen collection the size of a small army... there's just something about note pads, and pens that make me happy.. Anyways, have a wonderful day.
Miss Jen
Hey Kim,
I ran across this article today on MSN - I thought it was appropriate given your desire to head to the gym.
http://health.msn.com/centers/breastcancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100127582>1=7850
Good to read all the news.
Brian and Jenn
Dear Kim,
So - I've been away, for half of forever, and before that, I was marking too many exams. Tonight, I'm catching up on over a month and a half of your blogs....I think you have used MY initials as a lover of stationary! You're right! You remembered! But you also have seen my multi-colour year-end file, haven't you....I'll be emailing/calling soon.
Karen.
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