Joined the Masses and Watched the Super Bowl Anyways

I had a different idea of how I was hoping to spend today, but change happens and I had to mix things up a bit. The weather was beautiful, around 78 degrees. My idea was to head to the park with my son for some disc golf. We hadn't done that in a while due to my treatment schedules or his homework load. Unfortunately for 'Mom', his girlfriend beat me out. Sigh. Through the magic of text messaging, they threw together plans to meet as we were heading home from church. And guess where their plans led? To the park for a picnic and disc golf. Ha ha. At least we all have the same interests. I really was happy to drop him off with her. He doesn't get to see her very often since they go to different schools, so the time they get together is important. But now I needed something to do. Well, there was that big football game on...and maybe some cool commercials. Okay, I'll give it a try.

So I stuck around the house and watched the game, rooting for my old team the Pittsburgh Steelers. They certainly kept the game interesting. The ending was disappointing but I hadn't watched them all year, so I couldn't be too crushed. I was surprisingly disappointed with the commercials this year. Nothing really over the edge. Even Budweiser failed to amuse me. Sigh...I think I should have headed to the mall instead. It wasn't a total bust. While watching the game I worked on some new crocheting stitches and techniques.

Related to chemotherapy and its side-effects, I feel a whole lot better today than yesterday. I continue to take around-the-clock Tylenol and today it was keeping the aches subdued. The hour before my last dose was a tad achy but the pills are kicking in and I should sleep fine tonight. The aches are not so much in the big bones now. The aches have moved into my joints, like my knees and shoulders. Oh well, a couple more days and I should be off the pain meds. Everything else is manageable. I went to bed much earlier last night and was able to get a well-needed rest. It really helped. I had lots more energy today and didn't feel like I was plagued with the flu. I guess I'll just keep plugging along now, getting myself stronger and ready for that last round. Almost there.