Thanks, Irma

Today was kind of a holding pattern.

I had a decent sleep and woke up about 8 to begin my regimen of pills.

I definitely feel weak and sore from the shingles most of the time. This in turn affects my appetite.

Still, I think that I am doing better than two weeks ago.

Part of the concern is getting prepared for Irma. We are not as prepared as we should be and there are times that I do not feel up to doing anything to get ready. We got a few things done, but tomorrow will have to be busier.

Irma did achieve something that I have not seen in at least 6 months. St. Pete Beach is completely shut down. We had decided to go to our favorite Thai restaurant for dinner. However, it was shut down. Since we were on the road, the research manager suggested the handiest place - The Horse and Jockey - which serves the best fish and chips. I couldn't believe it - the first fish and chips in 6 months.

It tasted delicious. However, my system seems to have forgotten how to deal with such things. I paid for it twice - once with a credit card and once with my system's reaction.

Of course, it may have just been the way things are on the 4th day after chemo and there may be nothing wrong with fish and chips.

Whatever the case, it was worth it. It boosted my spirit.

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