Friday 1/28/11:
SuperMonkey Kicks Butt House Party:
Let me begin by saying that the friends I have been lucky enough to find in my lifetime have been absolutely AMAZING!!
As you all know Matt and I planned a party to shave my head as well as the heads of a few other brave soles.
The party headcount was about 60 people. Matt and I live in a very “cozy’ 1100 square foot house. I don’t think we have had this many people packed inside our little house all in the main living area ever. With plenty of food in their bellies and everyone with a ice cold beverage in hand Matt and I made some very short speeches.
Matt thanked everyone for coming to show their support. And I spoke of the value of friends and that through this difficult time everyone has been absolutely incredible!! I likened this journey I am currently on to an adventure race*. Like any good adventure race you hope to have the right people “supporting” you. A good support person has done or attended several races and knows what to expect – they anticipate your needs as a racer and provide you with nutrition, hydration and help you pick or change your gear before you even know you need it. I feel as though my support people during this, the most challenging race in my life have done just that. I have received the most amazing packages and cards in the mail and heartfelt messages via email and telephone that I had no idea I even needed. Caroline and Lance even prepared and delivered meals to my door so that Matt and I wouldn’t have to worry about meals during my week of tests and chemo, hugs and kisses. It has been an awesome race so far with an amazing team of my friends and family supporting me. I understand that they don’t always know what to say or even what to do because this journey / event is new to all of us – but it has been absolutely amazing!! I have learned through racing that hard work is ALWAYS rewarded – if you train hard and have a positive attitude you will succeed in racing and in life. I am treating this as my very own race that I fully intend to win and Matt and I expect to come out better on the other end; healthier, happier and with a clearer understanding of what is important in life. I thanked everyone for coming to share this meaningful milestone with Matt and I.
All of that being said my stylist Manny from Visible Changes, who by the way is the sweetest most stylish man Recommended that we do at least one fun cut before totally buzzing everything off. So – he gave me my very first Mohawk… The longest part of my hair was about 6.5 inches – which wasn’t long enough to donate. Everyone was surprised by how much hair I really have. I think Manny ended up using an entire can of hairspray and some other super stiff sticky product. The Mohawk was rather ridiculous, I look like Mad Max, The Predator and a Japanese Anime character we had fun with it.
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| SuperMonkey Kung Fu Style |
Then the buzz cut – Manny then had to undo all his hard work by trimming a little first then buzzing it all down to a Zero. I ended the evening with some hats that show some serious spirit (use this link to see a full assortment of photos from this evening).
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| Matt and I after my buzz cut |
Matt also got buzzed and 4 of my friends showed support by buzzing their hair.
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| Nancy's Posse |
We ended the evening by raffling several scarves I crocheted – I am happy to announce that all scarves went to good homes
About the Dogs:
They had a day at the spa – where they got a bath and shaved and they look spectacular!!
For those of you who want to know why we shaved the dogs – “A Family that Shaves Together Stays Together”. The dogs definitely know that something is going on and they have been very sweet since all this began.
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| Gusta Post Shave |
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| Storm Post Shave |
I am still on cloud 9 from the awesome show of support on Friday … HUGE Thanks to everyone who attended!!
Special thanks to:
Matt my husband – for being so fabulous!
Manny and Visible Changes for supporting and staffing this event.
Larry and Cindy for sending Beee Bop as a special party guest / mascot.
Jackie Farry for making a special trip to ship the hats in time for the party.
Everyone for supporting me - those who were able to attend and unable to attend.
Background:
When I initially announced that I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer to my friends and family, some dear friends of ours Nick and Jaunda Payne told us to check out Kris Carr’s Story “Crazy Sexy Cancer”. Kris Carr has an incredible story that I highly advise everyone to learn and read about. It is a very moving story and if you have a heart you will cry like a baby. Anyway, Matt and I immediately bought all the Kris Carr Stuff at Barnes and Noble: Crazy Sexy Cancer the Documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer Survivor (book) and Crazy Sexy Cancer Tips (book). She just recently came out with a cook book; Crazy Sexy Diet – which I have not purchased yet.
In her documentary Kris follows several cancer survivors, one of which is Jackie Farry.
The hats were a huge hit and if you want to order your own please go to the following site:
"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway"
John Wayne
*Adventure Racing is a multi-discpline team sport varying in duration from sprint races that last approximately 3 hours to expedition races that can last up to 10 days. The course is unknown and consists of several checkpoints, navigated by map and compass. The disciplines include: Mountain Biking, Land Navigation and a Water Craft Event (kayak or canoe).
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