Side Effects

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You know how most drugs have a list of side effects that pretty much make it seem like you would rather just live with whatever it is you have then deal with the side effects of the drug that is "supposed" to make you feel better?

Imagine that with Chemo.

I literally went to a Chemo class where they handed me this booklet of side effects.

BOOKLET PEOPLE.

 It was rather intimidating.

But me being the OPTIMISTIC person I am decided in my feeble brain that yeah I will probably have a couple of them and that's it.

No.

That's not it.

You get ALL of them.  ALL OF THEM!!!

Here's the kicker though.  It's not all at once! No, those little evil things sneak up and sucker punch you right in the face!

1. Nausea? Here you go.
2. Headache? Yep, we will do that one too.
3. Fatigue? Buy new sheets. 
4. Mouth Sores? Yeah she won't feel like eating. Go back to Side Effect #1
5. ACNE.

What the What?!?!

I woke up this morning, looked in the mirror and full on Home Alone screamed.



Full Disclosure: I was looking in a magnifying mirror but they are still there.

I may or may not have karate chopped some of the random things in my bathroom in a fit of anger...


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