"You better want that parking space [at the grocery store] 'cause there is some lady coming around the corner in a Volvo who will take you out!
-Dr Phil on Monday's "The View"

Man, I love driving a Volvo. We strike fear into the hearts of homemakers everywhere.

Monday Mission

1. Although I was told before hand by my mother, my Grandfather finally told me he has cancer and it was speculated he has about 12 months to live. Has someone you know ever told you they had a terminal illness? What was it like for you when you found out. How did that change your relationship with them?
I found out my grandmother had cancer for the second time by overhearing a conversation. I found out she was dying by again, overhearing a conversation.

2. The concept of having 12 months comes as somewhat of a shock. Often those estimates are wrong and a person lives much longer. But still, it makes me think. If you found out you had 12 months to live, what would you do with that time? How would it change the way you live? Or would it?
I'd live exactly the same. I'd want to die knowing that I was happy in my own rite. What if I somehow overcame my illness? If I had done everything I wanted to do, there'd be nothing left!

3. My Grandfather has decided to undergo chemotherapy. He was told it would not cure him, but it could prolong his life, however his quality of life could diminish. Having watched my father go through all that to no avail, I am not so sure I would choose that option. If you were (or are) in a situation where chemotherapy might cure you, or might not, would endure the usual side effects and discomfort?
I'm not sure. I just hope I don't have to make that decision.

4. How is your health? How are you doing?
I'm doing just fine. Aside from my constant stress, I'm peachy!

5. Speaking of health, I was in a Health Food Store Saturday and learned about something called "Ear Candling." It involves having a helper insert a cone-shaped candle in your ear, lighting it and having the reverse pressure suck the wax out of your ear. Apparently it is very popular. Do you use, or have you ever tried, any alternative heath remedies or procedures? How did that work out? Anything out there we should try (or avoid)?
What?! A cone shapped candle? That's a little odd. I usually try to heal myself before I turn to medicine, but that candle seems a little out there for me.

6. Which reminds me, this week at work they are giving flu shots for $15. I hate getting shots, so getting one by choice, and paying for it, is tough for me. How do you feel about Flu shots. Do they give them where you live? Are you going to get one or take your chances?
I don't get the flu shot. I had it one year and I didn't notice any chance from that year and the next three years without the shot. I have a pretty good immune system (other than my damn allergies) and I'm in good health, so I don't bother.

7. I'd like to see either "Spirited Away" or "Bowling for Columbine" before they vanish from the multiplex at the mall. But I will probably have to go see it alone (which I hate). Do you like to go to see flicks at the movie theater alone? Or would you rather have company? Seen any good (or bad) movies lately?
I'd rather have one person with me at a movie theater than by myself. I saw one movie a few weeks ago, "Falling like this." It was one of the most spectacular films I've seen in awhile. You must check it out here.

BONUS: Don't you want somebody to love?
Yeah...sometimes

Today's comment question: What Would Jesus Drive?
A Volvo, damnit! lol
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