So…what’s the news?

Alright alright. I’ve kept you waiting long enough. I think it is now okay to put it out to my cyber-supporters here…last week Del took me to one of those great English historical estates (Chatsworth) which I love so much. And…he popped the question!
I was completely not expecting it (at least not just now), so [...]

Funny Thing about (Potentiolly) Dying

Aside from a few particular moments of sharp fear (like when they thought I had cancer on my spine), I never seriously though about it all that way. I mean, you know the possibilities of what you’re dealing with. You’re scared poopless. Obviously you know the implications. But it’s not the same as thinking [...]

To Clear Something up for you

Ok. Generally I am a bit quiet this week. I’ll be back in the swing next week, but there was something that I just couldn’t let pass.
You know how you can see on your stats page the things that people typed into a search engines to come across your blog? Well, the other day, someone [...]

My Files

My “family doctor” called me the other day and said that certain parties from the US had contacted her for my medical records (for some bureaucratic stuff). Regardless of who it was, she is not allowed to release them to anyone. Therefore, she made a copy of all my records and arranged for me to [...]

Bling!

I’m feeling pretty quiet today. Spent the weekend shivering at my bf’s family house in England (yup, we’re back here, again) where it actually snowed last night, leaving a thick covering on the ground that had completely melted by noon today in the sun and rain. (England – one of the few places you can [...]

[drumroll...] Ta- da!

First, let me lower your expectations a bit. I am thrilled with the cut – it’s headed right where I want it to. I am also very happy with the color, but (particularly considering it was lighter before chemo anyway) it’s not the all-out shock change I had intended.
I know, I know. I admit that [...]

What We’ve Learned about the Hair

I’m posting all the helpful info that’s come in about this issue, as many people knew even less than I did. I suppose the fact that I couldn’t find much online about it was also pretty clear evidence that the topic could use some discussion. Anyhoo…
To go over the basis of the question, there are [...]

I Saw Myself Her Sitting There

Yesterday I had one of my (now) 4-monthly check-ups. All went well. Dr. Awesome was less personable than usual but seemed pleased with my examination. The mysterious burn that I suffered during the surgery (explained in some doctor-speak I didn’t really understand but I think basically the cauterizing iron got some good skin) is [...]

Input

Today just a quick question: I have a real urge to dye my hair platinum blonde. I never quite had the nerve to do it before, but the current me says “don’t be a pansy”. So I’m going for it.
However, I want to be sure it has been long enough after chemo. There is not [...]

Annoyed

Since my diagnosis, my female family members have been more vigilant about doing all those things we knew we should’ve been doing before. The mammograms, the self-exams, the generally looking out for “it”. We were doing some of that – but certainly not with the full attention, as regularly or carefully as we do now.
One [...]