A drive around Hwange game park, Zimbabwe. March 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCSoz9hIBFA

Carpe Diem.

Chemo 25 (Round 7)

Here we go again after such a good escape to Zimbabwe.

We have a slight spanner in the works. I will not be getting the Avastin today as the protein in my urine (piss) is higher than usual and higher than it’s been before. It’s nothing to panic about right now. I will do a 24 hour urine sample test and that will give my oncologist a much clearer indication of what’s going on with the protein. So for today, I am only getting the Alimta.

All the other blood work and tests were fine and my blood pressure was good. My weight is slightly down to a fighting 70kgs or 154lbs. Not enough Sadza in Zim I guess. I feel well. Just the usual jet lag as I just arrived in Baltimore 11 hours ago.

Carpe Diem.

I’m home

After a wonderful trip to Bulawayo it’s back to reality ! Pictures and video soon.

Carpe Diem.

Bulawayo

Bulawayo bound for some good R and R. Ye Haa !

Carpe Diem.

How to retrieve your auto parked car

1. Scan card.
2. Enter code.
3. Wait 2 minutes.

The best part………..no tip.

Carpe Diem.

Trechtobal Gomez

Mr. Gomez making himself comfortable at the apartment.

Carpe Diem.

Wanna see my crib ?

Sorry about the really weak narration. Next time, music !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eashKjQIII&context=C3c79772ADOEgsToPDskIkGJbKqSQYbTSrBiaLXB8s

Carpe Diem.

Off to Zimgabe

I’m off on another Zim trip for some well deserved R & R. I managed to fit the trip quite well between chemo treatments. I am really looking forward to seeing the Zimkids and also the Center. I cannot wait to see how far we have come along with the project. I am so proud and honored to be a part of this. I am truly amazed at how much blood, sweat and smiles Dennis, Tinashe and the rest of the gang have invested in this wonderful endevour. That’s not to  forget the incredibly generous donors M & M. Thank you all so much.

Carpe Diem.

The move

“The Move” you ask ?

Diana and I have decided to seperate. Things are quite amicable right now and let’s hope it stays that way ! The kids have been very supportive and really understand and accept what has developed. Poor Max is quite confused but sadly that’s par for the course.

Hopefully, whatever the future brings will be beneficial and good for all parties. I only wish Diana (my wife of almost 26 years and the mother of our 2 fantastic kids) well.

Carpe Diem.

Chemo 24 (Round 7)

All is well with some minor changes. I have lost 3 lbs. and I know why. I simply forgot to eat during this move. My blood pressure was slightly elevated. Once more I can attribute it to the move. But the blood work was all good. Even the protein in the urine was down a bit. All in all, a good session. I got my B12 injection today. It’s supposed to do something good for me but who the hell knows what.

I now have 4 weeks off until my next session as I will be heading to Zimgabe for a couple of weeks. After this session it will be back to the 3 week interval.

Carpe Diem.