#128 - Don't Like the Long Drive

​Dreading the Drive
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Back in October, I dreaded the 6+ weeks ahead. I wasn't sure what radiation would be like, but I did know what driving in Houston was like. I didn't look forward to spending a minimum of 60 minutes in the car for daily appointments.

Making it Fun
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But a few friends offered to go along to appointments, now and then.  It seemed silly at first, since I needed no help.  But I certainly had the time and it was a great excuse to get together and talk in the car... or eat lunch after.  Houston's Citycentre area has some pretty nice outdoor dining options and it was a good time of year for that!

Exploring with Don
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Don was up for some fun exploring on the days he went along.  We stopped on Highway 6 and ate fried shrimp at the  crazy looking boat-shaped restaurant I've wondered about for 18 years.   Another day we shopped and dined in Houston's Asiatown, where street signs are in Mandarin and you can find every kind of Asian food... from Taiwanese to Korean.

Going Solo
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But for most of these 6 past weeks, I've driven myself and I've actually enjoyed it. My 10:00 appointment times have helped me avoid traffic and I've allowed extra time to avoid stress, in case I meet up with some. I've listened to NPR and heard some wonderful stories and learned about authors and artists and heroes.  And I've taken different routes home, meandering through ritzy neighborhoods or different ethnic shopping areas.  I've even taken my running shoes and stopped for a  quick jog in a park, on a pretty day.

Two More Times

I only have two more treatments and two more drives. I never thought I'd say, "I'll sort of miss this drive."