Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Exercises and School

Yesterday I put together and started my exercise program for my feet. After doing some of the stretching exercise, I realise that my calves are extremely tight ... likely from the lack of activity on my part for the last eight to ten months. The exercises include ... picking up a tea towel with my toes and rolling my foot over a frozen water bottle. These two seem to benefit me the most when I do them in the morning.

As well as stretching my calves and feet, I’ve also been doing stretching exercises for my arms. Can I tell you ... I am so out of shape. I walk like someone who is 105 years old ... but I’m going to stretch all those weary muscles out and get in better shape. I only hope that Xeloda works because so far it is a very manageable chemotherapy.

Last night in class, we were working in small groups. One of the girls coughed and another said,”Bless you.” Then she said, “Oh bless you is for a sneeze ... what do we say for a cough?” I said, “Hope you don’t give me swine flu.” We all had a good chuckle. Now... there are only three classes left before I graduate.

5 comments:

WhiteStone said...

Gentle exercising is so helpful to me. And I hope to you as well.

Deb said...

Keep up the exercises and before long Daria you won't even feel those muscles. You are going great!
Wow.....I'm amazed at your # of hits....you are one popular lady my dear!!!
By the way, are you in AB? If so, I didn't know we share a common country...
Take care,
Deb

Renee said...

Darling friend, it is a hard row.

xoxo

Michelle said...

It's good to see you are so positive and also feeling okay too :)

xxx

Daria said...

Hi Deb ... yes I'm from AB ... Edmonton.