The Day After Christmas

We had a great Christmas, but I have to admit that I'm somewhat relieved to move on beyond it. Everything went reasonably well, and it's always great to spend time with each other and with our family and friends. Still, a major holiday like Christmas takes a lot out of me. After a while, I find myself resentful of all of the things I CAN'T do because I've put all of my energy, time, and money toward Christmas.
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I personally have always enjoyed watching the new year roll in. Everything seems possible; that's why we make all of the new year's resolutions. "This year, I'm going to be a smarter, healthier, better person." And why not? Here's a blank, white, empty page of my life just waiting for ink. I can't wait to start writing on it ...
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This photo of me was taken on Christmas day. Can you see the tumors on my scalp (they're the reason for the strange, wide part in my hair)? At last count, I felt around 80 of them on my head, and -- like many of my micro metastases -- they are growing. If you look closely, you can see another one to the right of my chin, just under my lip.
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The butterfly necklace I am wearing in the photo was a Christmas gift from Autumn. I fell in love with it when we were shopping at the mall, and she sneaked back to the kiosk and bought it for me. I love butterflies and the freedom they represent. (Do you remember my post, long ago, when I watched several butterflies dancing and playing outside of the chemo lab window?) I plan to wear it when I restart my chemo treatments next month to cheer myself.
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Speaking of butterflies, I FINALLY finished the butterfly quilt I was making for Lacey! It turned out really well; I will try to upload a photo of it soon. I have already started a patchwork quilt of 4" squares. I take it with me to appointments and sew squares of four patches. Now I have a whole stack of foursomes ready to be pieced together into a top. I haven't decided who will receive this one. Each quilt takes on a personality as I create it, so I like to wait until it takes shape to choose its owner.
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So, I'm just going to kick back now and relax until 2008 arrives. (Of course, we all know how relaxing my life is, right?) But, hey, I can try ...
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:-) Sharon