Thank God It's Friday

[scottishlass]

Do you also hate the new updated look of LJ as much as me? Jeesh, of all the updates, they could have done without it. Nothing is where it's supposed to be and some changes are just plain stupid ... like splitting the Userpic with the rest of the settings AND getting rid of the drop down option where to post your entry exactly. Now you have to go to each community and hit the stupid top bar to post (or use a client). Aaaargh - they've got to be kidding me.

Anyway, to commemorate my own updates I changed the colour scheme and graphic on my LJ. Cool blues ... I really considered using one of my old Farscape graphics but then I thought why not doing one brandspanking new one with one of my recent obsessions in it :)

A little update on the health front, sorry for not replying to all your well-wishes. I was in tears when I read all your comments and I still don't feel up to replying as I still feel sore and raw about the whole business. Anyway, I have decided to get through with yet another chemo. I already have the dates and it will be 5-3-5-3-3-3 meaning 5 units chemo/ray treatment (2 1/2 weeks - 2 units per week) and 3 units (1 1/2 weeks) rest starting in early January. I didn't feel like starting on 22nd December of all dates. It would have not only ruined Christmas but also my hubby's birthday.
The decision was tough. I'm not a coward but last time's chemo left me with little to no energy - I felt depressed the whole time, was apathetic and my immune system went haywire. On top of that I got the weirdest side effects like liver failure (and I don't even drink for Crikessake) and some other nasties.

I thought long and hard if I can bear it again and to be honest, the only answer was: I have to. There is no other answer to it otherwise I can just simply give up and jump in front of a bus. It would be easier and less painful. I don't want to be defeated by some shitty illness just because I lack fighting spirit. So, bear with me when I get cranky or whiny. I'll do my best.

Aja Aja Fighting!!!!

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[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

Anyway, to commemorate my own updates I changed the colour scheme and graphic on my LJ.
I think it looks really cool!! ^__^

A little update on the health front...
This is really late 'cause I didn't read your ealier post. About 2 years ago I was suspicious that I was developing a tumor on my left breast because there was a lump. I didn't get it checked up immediately 'cause I was too scared to find out the results, but I finally did, and thank goodness the result came out negative. But I was really worried and terrified about it. This may sound cheesy but your entry really touched me. You're incredibly strong.

I wish you all the very best for the upcoming chemo *hugs*

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

I'm glad it came out negative, Dian. But please don't be tardy with things like this. In the future, please go to regular check ups - breast and vulva cancer are the no. 1 killers with women. Hugs, Una

[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

Thanks a lot Una. Yeah, I know it's terrible that I kept on postponing. I'm lucky that it's OK, but next time anything comes up I'll be sure to check up right away. And again, I think you're very brave :)

PS. Who is that in your icon?? I adore Roy Dupuis (a French/Canadian actor whom starred in La Femme Nikita) and he looks so much like him!!

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

Nope it is not Dupuis, but Orlando Bloom in what I call his Regency phase before he grummied up for Pirates :) But yeah Dupuis looks mucho yummy too, I think I saw him in Screamers the other day as Becker.

[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

OMG Orlando Bloom? No way. He looks so much like Roy Dupuis. I like them both a lot, though (^__^)

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

In this pic he does indeed, but it is really him ... here is the original picture from Teen Vogue:

[sg1padawan.livejournal.com]

Know that we're all here to support you, darlin'. I'm thinking of you and if you need ANYTHING - an ear to vent to, a shoulder to cry on, a body to pummel *g* - then all you need to do is ask. :)

*biggest of hugses*

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

Thank you Sezza *hugs back*

[little-witch27.livejournal.com]

Do you also hate the new updated look of LJ as much as me?

I just updated mine and now I know what you mean. How can I change my image again??? :/

Dearest - you have my suport and my admiration. *big hug*

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

Thank you *huggles back*

the layout really sucks, at least they have incorporated a few changes already.

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

It took me forever to find how to post to communities - but you can do it from the normal posting page. It's the 2nd thing down at the top. First is "Post as [userid]" 2nd is "Post to [ ]" - and you should be able to pick whether you post to your LJ or another comm.

As for the chemo - I'm so sorry you have to go through this again. It's kind of funny - my cat had lymphoma had chemo for a year. For some reason cats react very well to chemo drugs - they don't get any side effects. It's totally sucky that people do. I do admire your strength in facing all this. Whine or be cranky all you want. I'll certainly keep you in my prayers.

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

Yep, they changed it as a lot of ppl have complained about it already. It was one of the first things they changed back (if not the position).

I wish I was a cat if they can stand it better. I was quite fortunate so far as I had a weaker chemo therapy than others, but still the pain and nausea is overwhelming. I admire any person who bears a full chemo therapy.
Thank you :)

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

I wish chemo was as easy on cats as on humans too! Best of luck going through it - I'm sure we will all be thinking about you!

[vierran45.livejournal.com]

Yes, I hate the new "better" LJ! It doesn't work on my old browser/Mac combo at all.

Faito! We are all here to support you. Whenever you feel like it.

[scottishlass.livejournal.com]

Thank you :)

[ceruleanedge.livejournal.com]

you are one brave lady... *hugs*

[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

Oh wow. You're right ^__^ I think it's the cheekbones and lips that reminds me of Roy Dupuis so much. Oh, and the hair :D