Dancing Rapunzel: Resting, Saying "Ta-Ta for now" to my Hair. Enjoying Etsy and all it's Healing Powers.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Resting, Saying "Ta-Ta for now" to my Hair. Enjoying Etsy and all it's Healing Powers.

I really hope to get my butt in my studio today but we will see. I tried some yoga this morning, but it's just a little too much I guess right now. Had second round chemo Tuesday and it's kickin' my behind a little but I always seem to have energy for Etsy surfing. Overall, none of this chemo thing has been too too bad...tolerable, hair has been cut off and falling out like crazy, but still plenty on my head to look cute before the wig. (-: Obviously this name I originally picked out for my blog and my Etsy had something to do with a connection I always felt with Rapunzel, my obsession with long long beautiful hair, and my life-long goal of growing mine to ridiculous lengths until I'm mature and grey, just in case some crazy lady locked me up in a tower or something. Actually, I more connect with the part where I picture her, or me (-:, dancing in the garden after she is free.

Anyway, the hair not so long anymore but I suppose I will keep the name because it does grow back! And I can always paint the hairdo's I dream about! Although some sadness naturally comes along with the hair loss, it is nothing compared to the second chance at life I am given. I took the advice of many before me...get a wig you love, and some soft hats/scarves before chemo starts, cut it off when it starts to fall out (mine exactly 14 days after first chemo day), buzz it when it's starting to get patchy... that's about to happen for me next few days. Then just have fun with your beautiful new head accessories, and be open to loving your new shiny head.

Working on this little leather piece that makes think of my friend, her lovely spirit is so strong and giving, and her hair which grew back so beautifully and curly after her chemo. I'm deciding what to put it on so I can give it to her.