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So what does one do at 2:00 am ---lots of things I've read. One recent suggestion was to get the little things done that come up regularly in life. For example, write your gift giving lists (birthday, anniversary, Christmas, etc) Then shop online for the items. Not that you'd buy everything all at once, but a little here and there. Over time, the gifts come in. On other sleepless nights you can wrap and label your gifts and store them away for the right time. The neat thing about this, it that it is so efficient and you haven't had to use regular hours to get it done. It kind of is like magic. To be honest, I did this for last Christmas, and was totally amused how easy the season was after that. I really enjoyed the no sweat time of simply enjoying each day/activities/event as it came.
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| Chemo Hats |
But not so this year. I guess I could begin the same, but other things on my mind. Like what am I going to wear when I begin back next semester teaching class. I have 4 traditional psychology classes (meaning in the classroom) and 1 online class to teach this fall. Funny thing is, my class in Abnormal Psychology is the only one online, and that one could use me looking "odd" in front of students.
My other classes are Principles of Psychology, and Intro to Psychology. These are all new students and I need to make sure that I do not scare them off -- bald and sickly looking skin that I now have. So I'm looking at "chemo hats".
It's an interesting name - chemo hats; clearly purposed for cancer patients who have lost their hair to chemo, and find hats to wear. Looking through the many sites, I've learned that most of these are built for comfort and style, but comfort is definitely #1.
Last week I purchased 4 hats of different styles and am planning to use some of my scarves too. So far, whenever I do wear them, I get complements, and folks tell me that I'm a "hat person". Rarely got complements on my hair, so does that mean that my hair.... oh well never mind. Last week, on one of my sickest days, I had a business meeting that I had to attend -- an opportunity for an associate professorship. For this I wore a scarf around my head that was of complementary pattern to the color of my dress, and it really did dress up by outfit. One person at the office said "wow, you look gorgeous." That was nice, tho I actually felt awkward hoping that it wasn't too much and/or would begin to slip off as I walked across the lobby or during the meeting.
Anyway, I'm deciding that I do like the hat(s) idea over scarves and may keep my hair very short after it begins to grow in, just so I can keep wearing them --- the ones for summer are so cooling and comfy. I'm sure hats for winter will be a must. If I do become a "hat person" and where them after the treatment is over -- I'll have to think of a new name for my "chemo hats."
I'll let you know what I hear about the associate professorship.... Let me know what you think about chemo hats and any other ideas to look presentable in a professional environment or college classroom.
Blessing to you all....
