All a Tingle

To the casual observer it might not appear as if much is going on up top o' my noggin, but I'm noticing some definite changes. The scalp is tingling; texture-wise it feels somewhere between a fine and medium sandpaper grit! With luck, my cranium will be sporting a nice little downy coat by the end of November.

I continue to experience some chemo "aftershocks." The nail beds on three of my fingers are not looking so pretty; one in particular is giving me some issues. Thank goodness I've never been big on long, manicured fingernails! Sleep is also still crummy. I tried no electronics, I tried herbal teas, I tried reading before bed, heck, I even tried warm milk. Melatonin was recommended by a few, but the doc recommended otherwise. I think there are a variety of things playing into the restless sleep, but I'll save those speculations for another post and go try to capture some of that elusive shut eye! :)

Pic o' the Day -- A photo from earlier this summer. I think it's a black swallowtail butterfly. 

Makes me think of transformation and rebirth ...