((Gud))) lots of love to you.

I hope that the change in chemo will do JZ some good.

My aunt responded to the extra calories from the feeding tube and improved enough (and I guess her infections are gone) that she was sent back to the rehab center where she was at. Haven't talked to Mom today so I don't know how things are going. The way mom initially talked it seemed like my aunt was 100% improved but later she said some things that led me to believe my aunt is just improved enough to release from the hospital so I'm cautiously optimistic.

Had a weird seemingly non productive therapy appointment but I was really sleepy and instead of cancelling I asked for a virtual appointment so I'm going to just chalk making my appointment as a win. I've felt kind of in limbo waiting for the settlement to be ready to sign and everything but I need to get a move on.

I really have to redo my resume because I don't think it looks very impressive but I'm not sure how to word things. I did look at the job description on the work website but it's very bare bones and not helpful. I have applied to a few jobs but trying to find something that will be close to my hourly wage, not too far away, and is something I feel comfortable doing means very slim pickings.

Scrappy the cat has been very cuddly the last 3 out of 4 nights which is unusual. Unfortunately he needs to see the vet because he has a lump on his shoulder...kind of on the side. He had a cut there so it might be an abscess. I'm not sure I have to call the vet tomorrow and make an appointment.

Tomorrow is my Crafting Day. CF (Crafty Friend) asked if we could get together weekly while I'm available so it's a nice new routine to have.

Matt please try not to chop any limbs off.

Askye, definitely read everything on Ask a Manager about resumes! It’s a tremendous resource.

lisah is right: Ask A Manager has great resources for resumes and job-hunting.

Right now I am watching "Hell of a Cruise" on Peacock, and I heard my brother's voice, although I haven't seen his face yet. Man, the whole thing with cruise ships and covid at the beginning of the pandemic was a hot fucking mess.

I feel so bad for those crew members, who were forced to keep working while being exposed by the travelers.

The perils of working from home: I am sitting on my couch, and I should go log in to my computer. And I just don’t wanna. Too much to do and my head hurts and I just want to go back to bed. Boo.

Also I decided to cut my hair last night and might have gone a little shorter than really planned. Oops. See I cut one side but then that side was longer so I had to cut it again and I kinda forgot it would be shorter when it curled and…yeah. Not too fussed but kicking myself a little bit.

My friend with cancer (I think it’s been 8 years) is quickly declining. Her drs have indicated she is entering final stages of life and we are now scheduling visits with friends over the next few weeks.

I saw her last June 24th.

My brain is like, we’ve been processing this for the last year. My heart is like, drop everything and go to her RIGHT NOW. Every other part of me is like, what? How are we supposed to function.

Every other part of me is like, what? How are we supposed to function.

I re-watched "The Body" recently. It is still brilliant and affecting.

When my grandparents were in their last weeks, hospice services were amazing, and a tremendous comfort to them and to me.

It's always sudden. Yes, this remains true. I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry to hear that, msbelle.

And I'm not going to go open the Reality TV thread, but will note here that Kristen Kish is the new host of Top Chef, which seems like a great choice. She's got the reverse professional background from Padma -- mostly a chef, was also a model.