Party on party people let me hear some noise DC’s in the house jump jump rejoice!

I think what the subject is trying to say is "HELLO EVERYONE!!!" I had used that subject line once before (I think) and did not want to sound repetitive.

So today has been a great day. I went on the "Great Burrito World Tour" which I could describe to you, but it is probably way funnier if I don't. I then went furniture "re-shopping" with Nic's family. Great times were had, many couches were sat on, no cookies were eaten by Tom, and corduroy couches are definitely not cool. No pillows are the new paisley. The highlight of that trip would have to be the customer service agent at Ashley Furniture who was aptly named Ashley. I chose to giggle internally while Steve went with the "Your name is Ashley and you're working at Ashley Furniture? What are the odds"* to which she replied with the expected "I've never heard that one before" [eyes roll].

*Nicole will point out that this is probably not what was said, as I do not remember the words people say. Instead I remember the "gist" of what was said capturing what I believe was the meaning behind the words. She points out (correctly) that my reconstructed words often are far enough off to allow the listener (or in this case reader) room to misinterpret the original message completely. Consider this your disclaimer for every time I quote someone in the future (and obviously retroactively have quoted anyone in the past).

I think I might go bicycle shopping today in my Mom's shed. This is largely due to the fact that I already own a bike and that is where it is stored. The price savings will be huge over getting a new one from Canadian Tire, despite their amazing sales.

So what's up with Facebook changing all the time lately?

Turns out Nicole has found me a source of sugar-free catchup from Vita-Health. I have yet to taste it (it might taste like carpet fibre), but should it taste remotely like catchup, my breakfasts will be oh so happy as eggs can return to the lineup in grand fashion.

I've been thinking about buying myself a third cordless phone for our [currently] 2-handset system in the apartment. I would put the third handset in the bedroom, but then might find afternoon naps interrupted. I will let you know how this internal debate [located in my brain] goes. I've also been thinking about making more sense when I write things down for other people to read, but that would just be less fun now wouldn't it? I think I should go taste some healthy catchup and then A) realize it is tasty and find something to eat with it, or B) realize it is not tasty and find some other option for dinner.

NOTE: I invented a new "double down" for vegetarians today. I ate two bananas still connected at the stem by peeling them simultaneously! 'Twas a grand time.

Off to the katchup! (Yes, I realize the inconstancy with which I have spelled catsup in this posting).

CHEERS!
--
 TOM

Thank you Sienna!

Sup blog readers? If you recall I had mentioned last time that I had been feeling run down lately. That has continued and I still lack the energy I'd like to have, but Nicole is helping me deal with it. She has reminded me that no one would expect someone in my situation to be up and about early each morning and that no one (especially myself) should blame me for having to take the occasional afternoon nap. NOTE: Afternoon naps are highly underrated. My Dad took an afternoon nap each afternoon for years and he never had a brain tumour so I guess Nicole is right. Anyways, I wanted to make a point of thanking Sienna (my "1st cousin once removed" if I understand Genealogy at all, which I surely don't). She has chosen to put my name on her "shoe" for her class's Terry Fox run. I'd show you all a picture, but she's only in Elementary school and I don't think that'd be appropriate. Just know that it is very cute and very much appreciated on my part. Still on track to have my next MRI in the next week or so, let y'all know how that goes. Will post again soon. Cheers! -- Tom

It looks windy outside

I figured I would write more blog entries if I kept the range of topics totally free and open... we'll see how this goes. So there is this commercial for weight watchers where this dude is telling me that Weight Watchers Online is for dudes and so much better than going to the gym. Now Hulk Hogan is trying to convince me to get a TV from Rent-A-Center. I should not write this blog in front of a TV. HEY EVERYBODY! How is me lately? S'aright? S'aright. I'm not doing too too bad. I started chemo again this past Wednesday and am feeling somewhat run down by it all. Also my self-imposed deadline to stop being a useless bum and start being a productive member of society has come about and now I must create something called a "resumé" and "find a job". Alas, somewhat stressful but me thinks I can do it. I need to find something to get me out of this apartment as currently it is starting to feel like a prison. Albeit a well furnished prison cell with a very kind and attractive cellmate. I shall keep you all posted on the "Life of Tom" though I cannot promise the laughs of a Monty Python Movie. Hope you all have a good weekend Cheers! -- Tom PS: Also, Cheerios!

So people don't go to work tomorrow?

Funny... for me that's called "every day".

Anywho. How am I doing? Well I will sum it up for you mathematically as you knew I would:

me + wife + 2 Dr. Who's, + Chinese food + Big Bang Theory Marathon + the best friends out there = :)

Nicole's still not feeling the greatest, so I hope she can work out a mathematical equation under which she can join me. Hers is the same formula as mine, though you have to subtract sleeplessness, wooziness, dizziness, and some weird other unpleasant feelings. I wish you the speediest of recoveries / returns to better health love ;) Just remember that even when you feel like crap you still make me feel totally awesome!

How am I health wise? As Nicole likes to point out "[I] still have a hole in your brain" but all things considered I'm still doing pretty good. I had another seizure & weird psychosis thing (see a previous post for that experience... I think it was back in February, and this time was virtually the same (frightening/unpleasant/crazy) experience.

Live long and prosper + hand in a V + Cheers!