horses and hope
hopefully this month ends with the last chemo session, but first we have an historic horse race! I was still recovering from the 3rd treatment, so didn't "dress" for the Belmont. of course I had to watch it - this is the first year it was run at the historic Saratoga Race Track, as they will be renovating Belmont for the next couple years. it was another thrilling race and the favorite again didn't win!
my final chemo session fell on my company's holiday for Juneteenth, so I had the whole day off. I bought a commemorative shirt to honor the day, and found an excellent audiobook to listen to while I was being infused, Dick Gregory's Defining Moments in Black History. this is the first picture I've posted on FB showing the total loss of hair; until now I've shared wigs, hats and turbans.
when I feel up to it I have creative activities to fill my time. I saw this beautiful pineapple filet crochet pattern - symbol of hospitality - and then got a great pineapple gold yarn to work it up into a lovely lightweight afghan.
I was happily astonished and surprised at work when I received notification that my manager had nominated me to the rarified group of admins - at the corporate level, not department or division - and had been one of the winners for this season! my manager said she listed many, many of my accomplishments, but apparently it was the unique use of my extensive theater background that captivated them the most. the winners in this group, and in another group in October, will be in the running for Admin of the Year in January 2025!!
