Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot...
Oct. 21st, 2009 04:16 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
kyronaeChemo has a fun, new side effect for me... Hot flashes! That's right, I'm now experiencing (at 24) that coveted physiological response that is normally reserved for women over 45. Go me!
Actually, in its own way, it's kinda helpful. My school is always freezing. Most of the people in my hallway don jackets about half way through the day, just trying to stay warm. Me? I'm standing under the air vent (which is still blasting cold air, despite the fact that it's mid October), trying to cool down.
Of course, it's less fun at night when it wakes me up, but that's another matter.
Another treatment starts tomorrow. This time I'll take my meds as prescribed and we'll hopefully avoid all the wild and crazy reactions. Just think... as of this time tomorrow, I'll only have two more treatments to go. I can be excited for that. :D
I'm trying to make a decision. My NaNo kids are starting to ask why I'm gone so much. Some of them had me last year or last rotation, when I was absent a lot, so they already remember this as an odd trend. They're also more connected to me than my normal classes because we spend so much time writing after school. I'm not sure whether I should tell them the reason or not. I've kept it quiet with my normal classes because it'll just add complications... lots of questions and attention and it'll need to be repeated when I get the next group of kids. But my writers are a different bunch. We'll be working together for the next 3 months (well, 2 1/2). Should I let them know what's going on, or keep hedging? I'm not sure.
Actually, in its own way, it's kinda helpful. My school is always freezing. Most of the people in my hallway don jackets about half way through the day, just trying to stay warm. Me? I'm standing under the air vent (which is still blasting cold air, despite the fact that it's mid October), trying to cool down.
Of course, it's less fun at night when it wakes me up, but that's another matter.
Another treatment starts tomorrow. This time I'll take my meds as prescribed and we'll hopefully avoid all the wild and crazy reactions. Just think... as of this time tomorrow, I'll only have two more treatments to go. I can be excited for that. :D
I'm trying to make a decision. My NaNo kids are starting to ask why I'm gone so much. Some of them had me last year or last rotation, when I was absent a lot, so they already remember this as an odd trend. They're also more connected to me than my normal classes because we spend so much time writing after school. I'm not sure whether I should tell them the reason or not. I've kept it quiet with my normal classes because it'll just add complications... lots of questions and attention and it'll need to be repeated when I get the next group of kids. But my writers are a different bunch. We'll be working together for the next 3 months (well, 2 1/2). Should I let them know what's going on, or keep hedging? I'm not sure.
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Date: Oct. 21st, 2009 09:34 pm (UTC)Yay for 2 left (after this one)! That's exciting and something good to look forward to.
And I really don't know whether you should tell your NaNo kids or not. I can understand why you want to and also why you're hesitant. On one hand...if some of the kids know (the NaNo group) then it's almost a given that word will spread (kids talk). Then again, they're already asking questions and know that something is up...you don't want to deceive them or anything that might break their trust in you. So, I guess it really comes down to whether or not you want the kids to know.
Toughie
Date: Oct. 22nd, 2009 01:20 am (UTC)Apollo16
Re: Toughie
Date: Oct. 22nd, 2009 01:42 am (UTC)