!!!!!!!!!!!! Uno Mas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ha ha, my roommate always jokes that every time I put more and more exclamation points in my titles, but it is only because I am more excited. Its now down ONE chemo. Can you believe it? I certainly can't. Sometimes it felt as though this day would never come and yesterday, just for one second, it really seemed as if it wouldn't. I met with my oncologist, Dr. Bhalla, and as he was looking over my paper work and talking to me he was acting as if I still had several chemo treatments left to do. I was completely panicking in my mind thinking that there was no way I could possibly do this any longer, six months was more then enough, and then finally, after what felt like an eternity, he said "Oh yeah I see that we had you down for six cycles and this is the first round of the sixth cycle so your next chemo should be your last one," .... whew, I was so relieved. Then, my dad jokingly replied "its a good thing you said that or she might have jumped you." The sad part is, that is probably true. I mean I know my doc is only looking out for me and wants me to get all of the treatments that I need to get better, but if I had my way I would never set foot in a cancer center ever again for the rest of my life, although I know that really isn't possible. I admire the people who are able to go back in to those places and talk to the new patients about hope and survival. Maybe one day I will be strong enough to do that myself, there have been so many people who have helped me and being able to that for someone else would be amazing.
Anyway, as usual things went off with out a hitch yesterday and I have nothing but the my normal side effects of tiredness, soreness, nausea, and that funky taste in my mouth. EWW. I just keep telling myself I only have to hang in there for one more round. On May 12th I am DONE. Two weeks and counting.

Name Change

So you may be wondering why, after all this time, I decided to change my blog's name (or you could careless, but either way I feel the need to explain myself). Well, one reason, if you haven't noticed already with the frequent background changes, is that I can get bored of things pretty fast. I like things to be new and different... well at least certain things and so it was time for a change, but perhaps more importantly then that is I just think this one fits better. Kenna vs. The Blob was something my mom had jokingly suggested when I first began thinking about starting this up, as the weeks go by and I get closer to the end of this process however I am finding that that name is pretty representative of what is I am doing. All of this started with a small bouncy ball sized lump on my neck that ignored for way too long and once I finally did get smart and decided to consult a doctor about my blob it had already turned into a fight. My blob wanted to destroy me. Now, as cheesy as it sounds, day after day, week after week, I have to battle it to save my life and the further I am into this war the harder it gets. I find myself having to dig a little deeper to find what I need to keeping moving forward, because it isn't just the physical pain that wears on you, it is the emotional roller coaster it sends you on as well. In a way though I feel sorry for it. That poor little blob, it didn't know who it was picking on! I am one stubborn girl and I refuse to let it win, AND if that wasn't enough I know I have a whole army of family and friends who are there to back me up, so BRING IT!
Ha ha. Sometimes I really love corny stuff! Which reminds me.......

What do you call a two wheel vehicle that your father rides?
A popcycle!
Why does a chicken coupe only have two doors?
Because if it had four doors it would be a chicken sudan
If there are 60 seconds in a minute, and 60 minutes in an hour, how many seconds are there in a year?
Twelve. January 2nd, February 2nd, March 2nd, April 2nd. . .
What do you call a dog that has no legs?
You don't call it anything, 'cause he couldn't come even if you did call him
What did the right shoe say to the left shoe?
I think we must be sole mates.
Why is the math book always crying?
Because it has so many problems
How do you get a tissue to dance?
You put a little boogie in it
What does a house wear?
A dress

...... OK, I think I am done now.

2 To G0!!!!!!!!!

AMAZING! I can't believe it!!!!! I am so excited!! 2 Chemos left!!! My chemo nurse, Dianne, handed me a calender today with my last chemo scheduled and circled on it and my face instantly lit up. It is just one month and I am DONE!!!!!! Then, its off to radiation. Hopefully that will go well. I am told that it is fairly easy compared to chemo.
I know I have only been dealing with this since November, that is only 6 months, yet it seems so much longer then that. I can't really remember what it was like not to have to worry about all of this. While I truly have been blessed with my health and strength in getting through this, I can't wait for things to get back to normal. In fact, I find myself getting excited to go to my chemo and doctors appointments not because I want to be there, honestly I don't, but because with every appointment I am that much closer to the end.
Today things went really well. My older sister, Jerah, went with me and we had a pretty good time . They got us in and out in really fast. It only took about an hour and twenty minutes and everything went really smoothly. I didn't have any problems at all. The last few times I have been getting a little sick to my stomach, but I think we have found a solution. Who knew sniffing alcohol wipes could actually be a good thing? After my appointment, as I have been doing after every chemo lately, we went over to Ariba Mexican Grill and got their 99 cent tacos. Mmm.... they are good. It has gotten to the point however that they recognize me when I walk in the door. I don't know why, but I hate that. There is just something uncomfortable to me about being known as a regular. Maybe next time we will mix things up a bit.
Anyways, as it turns out Emma beat me! :( She got her neckbrace off today. I am totally jealous, but like I said I'll be done soon!!!!!! She looks fabulous and I hope she doesn't mind me saying, but I had forgotten what her neck looked like. Its a nice looking neck (if that is at all possible). I was kind of afraid that it was going to look kind of funky like arms and legs do after a cast has been taken off, but I suppose a neck brace lets in a bit more air then a cast does.
We decided to tattoo my head again and this time we went all out. They are still all stick ons and completely hokey again, but I thought the design turned out AWESOME!Check out the pictures below. That is all I have for now. I'll ttyl.

Kenna