Success
Unless you have an irrational fear of it, success is something we all strive for. There’s hardly anything better than setting goals and achieving them. The feeling is a combination of joy and relief with a good helping of self-esteem added in. Hopefully you’ve been blessed with your fair share of personal successes.
When I was given the information sheets on the 4 chemicals they’d be giving me in my chemo cocktail, each one described possible side-effects. As is the norm in the medical field, they’re obligated to mention all the possibilities. Even if only one person started barking like a dog after treatment, they have to mention that you may also find yourself in your backyard keeping your neighbors up at night. For each of my chemicals the sheet mentioned intestinal distress, ranging from the frequent-trip variety to the “might as well rent out your bathroom, you won’t be needing it” type. Without getting into any more detail, let’s just say that after each of my first two rounds of chemo, the first few days are like I-4 traffic at 5pm. And there are no detours or alternate routes.
The thing about success is it has to be prioritized. It’s not considered a successful week if you get fired, but finally finish that crossword puzzle. Having said that though, if days and days go by without something going bye, priorities can change. Having been diagnosed with cancer, I should have been thinking global, spiritual, and philosophical thoughts about making the world a better place, but I couldn’t think of anything else. Everything had to be put on the back burner, if you will. Seeing Charmin ads on TV made me think they were mocking me. I was even starting to walk differently. Having ingested enough fiber to build a sofa, I was about to call a plumber, a locksmith, anybody. And then…..success! Woof! Woof!
I wish you a very “successful” 4th of July. Complete with all the fireworks you hope for.
July 4th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I love reading your blog–it is very inspiring to me!!!!
I am delighted that you found success!!!
I thought you were making the “big bucks” at WNKO. You certainly deserved to be!!!
Take care, dear friend. You, Fran, and Lauren are in my thoughts and prayers.
July 5th, 2008 at 3:14 pm
thank you for sharing your personal life…..may god give you the strength as a family to battle this horrible disease with a SMILE!
Eliza, Murray And Chelsea WOlkove
July 7th, 2008 at 8:04 am
You sure make me laugh even when it isn’t necessarily a laughing matter. If you even retire from radio you need to write a book. You have the give!
I look forward to hearing that the treatments have been completed and it was a success!
Sandy C
July 7th, 2008 at 8:52 am
LOL Too funny! It reminds me of what my dad used to say, “There’s nothing as over-rated in life as art and whoopie and nothing as under-rated as a good dump.” LOL Congratulations on your success!
July 8th, 2008 at 7:07 am
Carol T - her father’s saying……….I’m laughing and laughing and laughing and I certainly needed the laugh this morning….
Kind of like after having a baby and Nurse Ratchett is your room nurse…”no, you cannot leave the hospital until you have ’success’…I don’t care if your child is 16 by then, you are going NOWHERE.”
Or am I the only one who had that experience???
Good luck with all the side effects..meow meow
July 8th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Hi Scott.
I haven’t seen you in a long while so it was quite a shock to hear today what you have been going through.
I adore you. I look up to you as one of the most skilled radio stars I’ve ever had the pleasure to hear. Funny. Quick. Informative. You make every word count and everything flow so smoothly.
You were always so kind to me when, for that short time, we worked in the same building and I sought your professional advice from time-to-time.
Anyway, I love what your daughter said and I hope it’s a blowout. Mackenzie, 6 - Cancer, Pfffft!
Love and well wishes for a fast recovery. I know you’re going to blow your doctors away with how well you kick this cancer’s butt.
Hildi
July 9th, 2008 at 6:34 pm
Scott, I have been in TN for 10 years now and I still miss you and Erica’s morning show. I still keep a close eye on Orlando, and now I am keeping a close eye on you. All the best to you and your family.
A long time listener and a first time blogger on your page.
July 10th, 2008 at 9:55 am
Scott,
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. We moved from Orlando a few years ago, and miss you and Erica.
I have been through a similar experience and know what you are going through. You are fighting with the right attitude.
If you feel like a quick read, Robert Schimmel’s Cancer on Five Dollars a Day is a good one to tell you what is ahead. I can’t recall if Bob has been a guest on your show, but he is a very funny guy.
I am hoping that your good days are plentiful and the bad ones are few.
Mike