Monday Mission

1. Although I was told before hand by my mother, my Grandfather finally told me he has cancer and it was speculated he has about 12 months to live. Has someone you know ever told you they had a terminal illness? What was it like for you when you found out. How did that change your relationship with them?
My grandmother died when I was sixteen. I knew that she was sick and that she was getting old, but I never really believed that she would die. She lived far away, so I didn't get to see her very often. I was at a football game and the hospital emergency room (I got a contact lense stuck in my eye and couldn't get it out.) when she died, I didn't find out until the next day, when I had to go to work and my best friend's sixteenth birthday party.

2. The concept of having 12 months comes as somewhat of a shock. Often those estimates are wrong and a person lives much longer. But still, it makes me think. If you found out you had 12 months to live, what would you do with that time? How would it change the way you live? Or would it?
I don't think I would change that much about myself. I might try to make myself less uptight around people. I would definitely try to make it to a Detroit Red Wings game since I have never seen them play live. I might also try to resolve issues with people.


3. My Grandfather has decided to undergo chemotherapy. He was told it would not cure him, but it could prolong his life, however his quality of life could diminish. Having watched my father go through all that to no avail, I am not so sure I would choose that option. If you were (or are) in a situation where chemotherapy might cure you, or might not, would endure the usual side effects and discomfort?
I think I would take the chance that it might save my life because I want to spend more time with my family and friends before I die.


4. How is your health? How are you doing?
I'm ok. I live in a college residence hall, so I'll probably get sick again. The last sickness was a week and a half long cold, passed on to me from the former roommate.

5. Speaking of health, I was in a Health Food Store Saturday and learned about something called "Ear Candling." It involves having a helper insert a cone-shaped candle in your ear, lighting it and having the reverse pressure suck the wax out of your ear. Apparently it is very popular. Do you use, or have you ever tried, any alternative heath remedies or procedures? How did that work out? Anything out there we should try (or avoid)?
I've never really tried any of alternative remedies, but I would not mention ear candling again, because we don't want my sister to do another post about it.

6. Which reminds me, this week at work they are giving flu shots for $15. I hate getting shots, so getting one by choice, and paying for it, is tough for me. How do you feel about Flu shots. Do they give them where you live? Are you going to get one or take your chances?
They offered flu shots for $8 at my residence hall, but I only had $3, so I didn't get one. I don't mind getting shots that much, but I am a rather superstitious person. I have never gotten a really bad strain of the flu. I've never gotten a flu shot. I figure if I get a flu shot, I'll end up really sick.

7. I'd like to see either "Spirited Away" or "Bowling for Columbine" before they vanish from the multiplex at the mall. But I will probably have to go see it alone (which I hate). Do you like to go to see flicks at the movie theater alone? Or would you rather have company? Seen any good (or bad) movies lately?
I hate going to the movies by myself. I always look for someone to go with. As for the second question, I Spy, was an ok but not good movie. The Santa Clause 2 was amusing and I liked Sweet Home Alabama.

BONUS: Don't you want somebody to love?
Of course, but all the good ones seem uninterested or taken.