And the Beat Goes On

Amazing news, my dissertation has been approved to move forward for defense. Now I just have to remember what I wrote and present it in a manner that makes it appear I know what I'm talking about. I am so excited to finally be at this point, but must admit that just the thought of the trip to Gainesville exhausts me. My amazing father has decided to escort me and I admit that while I want to believe I am capable of doing this on my own, it is a relief. 

Visited Dr B today. Reminded me to start taking aspirin about a week before my flight.  He also started me on another drug to deal with the hot flashes.  Wonder what I will need to take to deal with the side-effect of this drug? It seems like a never ending cycle.  I'm not sure it has really hit me yet that I am on the maintenance stage. There are no more treatments or surgeries, except for the foob tattoos, but really the hard stuff is over.  I have great hope for 2014, a new beginning of sorts.  I wonder what I will do with all my extra time?  Maybe get a life?

I told someone that I was no evidence of disease (NED) and he replied, be glad they don't call it "no evidence of remaining disease." Then they would call you NERD. I laughed so hard, that would be so appropriate.

“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn't try to convince others. Because one is content with oneself, one doesn't need others' approval. Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.” ― Laozi