Hoop Dance Practice to a sweet version of "As" by Stevie Wonder

3 days post 2nd chemo infusion (6 weeks post double mastectomy) - Recorded this in my room after an extremely empowering day  that began at the YWCA Breast Cancer Resource Center, where I began planning a class that I will offer there with hoops and scarves, probably in January.  Also thought through a really fun dance party fundraiser that would be very easy to put together.  All of this happened in a place I worked in 2000 as a part time Enrichment Coordinator for the YWCA AFter School Program.  Reconnected with some old colleagues and met some new ones - the room that I'll use is one that I've organized events in before.  Nice stage, classy looking place with the great Terra Learning Kitchen right next door. Piece of cake dance party (with hoops and therapy dog available on the lawn within listening distance of music) coming soon!!   WHOO HOOO!!
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Walk in Park with Louie, 2 days post 2nd chemo infusion

Crazy ramblings while walking my way back to wellness with my best bud.   He usually only likes to walk fast away from home and would often roll around on the ground and stretch out on the grass so he wouldn't have to leave the park, but I discovered he'll  walk fast while carrying  a special treat that looks like a cigar in his mouth all the way home.  I love how funny he looks with the plaid jacket and his treat :)  He's saving my life <3

Walk in Park with Louie, 1 day post chemo infusion #1

Just adding this video  I recorded and uploaded a couple of weeks ago.  I just had second infusion a couple of days ago and it's more bearable because I know what I like to eat and drink now.

Hope it helps anyone facing this terrifying diagnosis to feel less afraid.  It is really not as bad as I imagined it would be.  Many thanks to my oncologist, Peter Yi for giving me all kinds of meds to help with side effects.   Last infusion will be on December 9th.  Whoo Hoooo.... 

After that, I will begin using Herceptin, which is not supposed to be as disruptive as the heavy chemo I'm having now.  I like to think of Herceptin as a drone strike on any lingering cancer because it targets the  Her2 receptor of the tumors that were identified in pathology report.