Things got a little heavy the other day in the oncologist’s office. Discussing my surgery options and my percentages reoccurrence once I’m done with my rounds of chemo.  Left me out of it, in a funk, for a few days. Even attended my first support group – the information I obtained was great – but again, it’s heavy stuff to be discussing (we were talking double mastectomies, saving nipples or not – what’s best, what it means if you do save them or do not, plastic surgeons – what to expect or not, lumpectomies – pros and cons, etc.) . Got so stuck that I opted to take a day off – finish a darn good book and took part is some good old retail therapy.

I’m happy to report that my day was fantastic – and my mood is MUCH improved. My energy came back (the energy I seem to have lost earlier in the week after all of these discussions) as did my positive attitude.  My pocketbook may be a little lighter but you know what, it’s brand new and beautiful and I love it!  Some days all I need is a hug from my daughter and I’m good again. Some days all I need chocolate. Today it was time to myself. Just gotta listen to your heart and look around you.   As Ferris Bueller said: Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.