Stress Relief

One of my Facebook groups posted this link today:
"That’s Cancertainment!: 25 Great Songs, Books, Films, Albums, and TV Shows in which Cancer Plays a Major Role," from the website AVclub.com. Pretty interesting list. I've seen/heard/experienced a lot of them.

Frankly, though, I'm not in much of a mood to catch up on those that I haven't. Too stressful a week. Even the funny ones -- like the Tom Green Cancer Special or the episode of The Office -- don't hold much appeal.

That said, things are looking up. Isabel's mom has begun rehabbing her shoulder, which will be tough, but it's a step forward. Peter had his follow-up this morning for his broken finger, and the doctor said it looks good. He has a permanent cast on now (he chose black, and picked up gold and silver sharpies for people to sign with). He's in good spirits. And I continue to tolerate the Rituxan well. So we have reason to be positive all around. Sometimes that's hard, especially when things pile up all at once.

So in the spirit if being positive, I'm going to suggest that instead of looking at the "Cancertainment" link above, you watch this video instead: the song "Swim" by the band Jack's Mannequin. Their lead singer, Andrew McMahon, is a leukemia survivor, which makes the song all that much more poignant. If you need some inspiration to keep on, it's a good choice. (Thanks to Tom for sending me the link a while ago.)

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Still stressed?

Today is Bubble Wrap appreciation day, because Bubble Wrap celebrates its 50th anniversary this month.

What better way to relieve stress than to pop some?

What -- don't have any?

You don't need any. It's 2010, for cryin' out loud. (Click on "manic mode," and you won't need to click your mouse -- just run your cursor over it. Much more satisfying.)

Have fun.