Chemo Costume

So, most Super-Heroes have a costume, right?  I realize this is to disguise their identity, but I think that if Super-Heroes were real, they might also admit that their costume gives them a sense of power or maybe changes them from the person they were to the person they need to be to be a Super-Hero. 

Lately, lots of people have been calling me "brave" and "strong" or even telling me I am an "inspiration".  Whoa.  Weird.  I don't think I would call it any of those things.  I would say I am doing what I have to do to keep on doing what I want to do.  Which is, of course, to be here for my family; to raise my children; to be the only thing I ever really wanted to be - Mom.  (Well, maybe I should add a disclaimer here.  I am a Gryffindor, so by that definition I am a person who values bravery, but just because you value it, doesn't mean you always have it.)

Well, when I read that looking good will help you to feel good while getting through chemo, I knew I was going to have to start wearing makeup.  Another irony, in my opinion - I don't wear makeup on any kind of consistent basis other than weddings, special occasions, or date night (so rare) - so why, cancer, did you pick me?!  But, I digress...point being - I was thrilled when Cathy asked me if I would like to go and get my makeup done.  A.k.a. get some new makeup and learn how to use it.

To me, this new look will be my "Chemo Costume".  The thing that gives me a sense of power or maybe changes me from the person I am to the person I need to be - brave and strong and tough and a little bit crazy.  I hope you like my new look.  Cathy and J.J. helped to pick it out (and pay for it - you ridiculous people!!!!).  I hope it turns me into my alter-ego, super-hero self.  Oh, and did you doubt I had a name all picked out - Princess Buttercup, of course!