Taking a vacation.

Well, not really. Less vacation and more incarceration. However, this is me and I try to make the most of everything. So, let's see. Positive things about being stuck in the hospital for three weeks. Ok. I can do this.
1. I don't have to listen to mom nag me to clean my room.
2. I get a call button that brings me servants. (OK so there actually nurses. It's still cool.)
3. A chance to work on my thesis that the color white on a wall, will eventually drive you nuts when stared at for too long.
4. Don't have to go out in the cold.
5. I could pretend to be a patient on Grey's Anatomy OR I could compare my doctor's to those on House. (Erica's suggestion. Just like being on my favorite TV shows)
6. I will be unable to commit felonies. (I'm not sure why this popped into Drew's head to suggest as a positive, but he has. Actually, he suggested that I can't commit a crime. Why did I type felonies and not misdemeanors then, ? Who knows, I might swipe something from the nurses station)
7. Chuck has suggested that I will be able to fulfill my exhibitionist side by walking around in the fun back bearing gowns. (I'm really not quite sure who these boys think they are talking about)
8. ooo! Sponge baths! (Another Chuck suggestion.)
9. Steve has suggested that the only way this experience could possibly be good is IF they have a wireless for a connection. (techno geek strikes again. However, I shouldn't make fun of him...he is lending me a laptop for a month since my laptop ate it self last summer, and my desktop might be a bit unwieldy.)

The suggestions I am getting are coming from my lovely siblings or psuedo sibs. I escaped mahopac from wed - sat. I went to vermont. I only skiied for a little bit, but it was still very fun.
Now I'm packing, and getting ready to go into the hospital. Tomorrow. At 9 AM.
I will have more than three days of chemo. I will start tomorrow and go until next monday. I asked if I get sat. and sun. off, but no dice. On tuesday, march 6, i will get my stem cells back and they I will be recovering. I will attempt to update or update by proxy as much as possible.
Hmmmm. Final things. I can get gifts. Yes to most things. Just no plants or fruits. And I would love cards. but only if they are humorous. In fact, mom is running a funny card contest. I don't know how she intends to pick the winner or what the prize will be, but all are welcome to enter.
If you would like to write to me, the address is
Westchester Medical Center
Main Tower
95 Grasslands Rd.
Valhalla, NY 10595
Attn: Elizabeth Bauerlein

I will let you know how tomorrow goes.
Wish me luck!
-Elizabeth