Fun in the Sun

I had a really good time in Florida! I just got back yesterday. When I go down there I don't do much, but I don't mind, because I just like spending time with my sister. I've already been to Disney and Universal so many times anyway (she's lived there for over 15 years!) She has a business and she is there half the day working, so I went with her and helped. Then we just vegged the rest of the day. The only problem is, when I come home I get depressed because I wish I was still there. Luckily it was not too cold when I got off the plane here yesterday, in the 50's. It was just nice to have a break and constantly not have to warm my hands and feet up.

I got a last minute ticket last Friday, after the doctor gave me the ok. I got down there at about 10:45 at night. My sister (see pic above -- I look awful! blech!) lives about 30 minutes West of the Orlando airport so it didn't take too much time to get home. I arrived when they were having a cold spell, but believe me, it was nothing like what I came from! Sunday we went to a State park and saw the manatees that come up the St. Johns river every year in the spring. It was so cool! I will post a pic or two of it on here! Then after that they took me to Daytona Speedway because they are big race fans. I'm not to much into Nascar, but they love it and they were so excited to show me where they sit and all that stuff. By Tuesday the temps were back up to the 70's. Nice! I so needed the sun!

Today I had my second dose of Avastin. They are going to have me start back on the Xeloda on the 21st, so they can keep me on the 2 weeks on, one off schedule that we started. Im not looking forward to it, but, I hope it helps kick cancer ass! I am supposed to be going back to my boring job next Tuesday. I have mixed feelings about that. I want to go back because I am bored, and I don't want to because I am not into that job anymore. I do miss my work friends though, so I can't wait to see them.

My trips to Florida always make me feel so much better though. I relax when I'm there and forget I have cancer. We laugh so much and do all the things that sisters do. I love her so much and I'm so proud of her!