Pace yourself - Its Not a Race

I'm doing alright. My stomach is a little queasy and my head has the whisper of an oncoming headache, but it's bearable. I have to pee like a race horse because I have been drinking so much water. I took a shower, and now since my skin has become so dry from the medication, I have to lather my whole body with lotion. I have done quite a lot of things this morning. Nothing too important, but I got some cleaning done,laundry hanged and put away, dishes washed and put away, and some more progress on some artwork that I have been working on.

My sponsor is having a birthday party this afternoon at 5pm. I know I will not be able to make that. I am already tired and getting more fatigued by the minute. But since I do have a little bit of energy left in me, I am going to go buy him a present and then stop by his house and wish him a Happy Birthday. Some people would say, "It's the least I could do" but right now, being on this treatment and feeling the way I do, "It's the most I can do."

I have to make sure to pace myself. I have to watch what I do today, so I don't feel so terrible tomorrow. That is one of the funny things about this disease and especially this treatment. I can have all the Gung Ho today, do a lot, and feel great today, but then when tomorrow comes, Because I over did it today, I will be paying for it tomorrow. So one thing at a time, take it easy, and enjoy what I can do and let go of what I want to do but shouldn't do.