SEE, I'M NOT ADOPTED!

As I looked at myself in the mirror after Will shaved my head, I saw my brother, Tim, staring back at me. After years of constant torment from my older brothers, my new haircut proves that I am not adopted as their childhood ridicule suggested. Ha!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME

That's right folks today I am welcoming my 26th year! You're probably wondering if I could have anything for my special day, what would it be. It's not a yummy cake with rich icing. It's not a day off of work sleeping in and watching Sex and the City (no, I did that yesterday). It's a pain-free bum-bum. Ain't chemo grand?

Friday, I'm off to my 3rd installment of the Red Dragon. Just think....the next time (after Friday) will be my last round of the Dragon. I can't wait! Then, four rounds of Taxol and I'm done with the chemo!

Thank you for all the birthday wishes and gifts! Y'all kick ass!

THE LONG AWAITED UPDATE

Hi Friends! Can you believe it? I'm actually posting. It's amazing.

I just completed my second round of the Red Dragon last Friday. It wasn't as bad as the first, but I still got sick. I continue to feel just bad enough not to function normally. I like to call it "The Icks."

My hair is falling out. Thanks to my friend and devoted roommate Will, I now look like Billy Jean from the classic "The Legend of Billy Jean" (the photos are forthcoming).

I just wanted to thank everyone for their posts, cards and gifts. Everyone's thoughts and prayers are really helping me through this!