Selfie

Since playing the new "Trendy Apples to Apples" that Shelley Estes gave to me, I have learned a new word - Selfie.  Of course, now that I know this word, I have seen it everywhere.  Well, everywhere being defined as FaceBook anyway.  Selfie, apparently, is a picture of yourself, taken by yourself.  I am really not into selfies.  But, this morning, I couldn't help it.  Check me out:

My sister-in-law, Cathy, purchased a couple hoodies for me right after my diagnosis, having read that I would need them after surgery.  Well, it turns out that surgery is a long way off, but she still thought I should have the hoodies.  I zipped it up this morning and went to brush my teeth; checked my look in the mirror and thought it was pretty awesome that the hat I wear to bed (made by Dena McDowell's mom - it is very comfy, cozy and fun) kinda matched the hoodie.  Ummm...sweet.

I don't know, I kind of delight in this kind of nonsense.  I have a number of hats, scarves, bandanas, "chemo caps", etc. but you wouldn't believe how challenging it is to try and find the right one for each outfit.  I am not into fashion.  I like looking nice.  I don't always know how to make that happen.  Sometimes I settle for silly, instead.

So...you wouldn't believe my giddiness when I had this epiphany - the socks that Cheri Beck gave to me come in a set of three and while they all coordinate, they don't exactly match.  I don't think Cheri knew that I love wearing silly socks.  I think it is great fun to look (kinda) put together, only for a little craziness to peak out from the pants legs.  I think it is sort of a metaphor for me - serious on the outside, but crazy underneath.  I seriously had a fit of giggles this morning when I realized how awesome these socks are.  And she gave me two sets!  (That means, I have another day of giggles coming this week!)  Of course, part of the fun was how well the socks coordinated with the hoodie and hat.  Such an easy morning.  So much fun.  Thanks for making my day, guys!  It's been a great one!