For those of you who knew me pre-tumor this should make you laugh. My straight hair is gone. I now have bed head. All the time. Someone, here in Davis, saw my driver’s license and seemed…confused. The longer, straighter, darker hair, with clear skin was indeed misleading.
On the bright side, my skin has repaired itself slowly, and scars have faded. The photos from last year were taken while I wore a ton of foundation make up. In the photo with hair, no make up.
Day by day, life can get better. My tongue is back to 5 layers showing. This is not Tarceva directly. This is permanent damage. I thought perhaps it was a Divine Power telling me to stop eating sugar or nuts. Certainly, I need to start keeping better track of what I am eating/drinking and the results.
At least I can still have coffee.
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Dec 19, 2010 @ 13:09:00
Re: Hair
A friend of mine got a “Brazilian blowout,” which apparently, is a process done to the hair that makes it permanently straight and sleek for 3 months! The thought of it almost makes me want to grow my hair longer.
I said almost.
For now I will stick to hair products like Moroccan Oil and Paul Mitchells’ spray wax.
Either way, I think you are looking good.
Dec 20, 2010 @ 09:49:34
I used to admire (and be jealous of) your long straight silky hair…
You looked beautiful with your silky fuzz and even more so with the 1/2 inch slow growing “do”.
Now, I don’t even know what your hair looks like – I admire the woman you have become, with your deep and positive thoughts; your bright perspective on life; the beautiful writings expressing more than any of us could ever do. The love you give to those around you and receive in buckets back from them.
We love you with hair or without. We love you with a fuzz or long dark tresses. Erin, we just love you!