For about 3 days now, I've been symptom free.  I had a blood test and my results are "slammin'" as the oncology nurse reported.  I feel really good and happy.  I have 8 days until the next chemo round and I'm making the best of this time.   I'm back at the office and getting things done. 

I've missed talking with my coworkers and laughing.  It's been really fun being back at the office.  Yes, there is the work of psychology, but it can be fun!  We try to teach people to "always look on the bright side of life..."

Did you know, the act of laughter can lead to immediate increases in heart rate, respiratory rate, respiratory depth and oxygen consumption. These increases are then followed by a period of muscle relaxation, with a corresponding decrease in heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure. The effect of laughter on the so called 'stress hormones' of epinephrine, norepinephrine and cortisol is equivocal, with the few studies conducted thus far demonstrating some conflicting results. This is important because it is theorized that if laughter does, in fact, decrease stress hormones, this would be one mechanism that might explain the proposed connection between laughter and immune function, and from there to improved health outcomes.

So, do whatever it takes to laugh!  It's good for you!!!