It was a good year

Aside from my chemo treatments every 3 weeks, anytime I don't have to be admitted to hospital for any reason...........is good. Anytime I have to visit few doctors throughout the year.............is good. Anytime I celebrate another new year..........is very good.

To all of my family and friends out there, I want to say 2 things. Firstly, thank you all for your incredible ongoing support. Secondly, I wish you all a very happy and healthy new year.

To all those I knew who passed away in 2010. A heartfelt rest in peace. To all those family, friends and acquaintances who are dealing with tough medical issues. I wish you courage, strength and a speedy recovery.

Carpe Diem.

I just don't get it

Why is it that some people succumb to diseases quicker than others ? Is it bad luck, lousy genes, misfortune ? Is it being in the wrong place at the wrong time ? What the hell is it ? Would someone please tell me.

I'm so tired of hearing about people "losing their battle". That's the pessimist in me.

The optimist in me says "carpe diem", "every day is a gift" blah blah blah.

The realist in me says "shit, what's going on" ?

I'm sorry to rant. Fuuuuuuuccccckkkkk.

Carpe Diem.

It's really starting to hurt

No, I don't mean with me physically. But mentally. I befriended a friend of a friend in Cape Town who is also dealing with lung cancer and was told today that she has taken a turn for the worse. I can't help thinking at times why I'm doing ok right now and all these wonderful people around me are not. It's not that I feel guilty but more sad and at times, afraid ! There is simply no way to explain any of this. I really hope to see her when I'm in Cape Town in early February.

Sue, be strong. Stare this shit disease in the eyes and tell it to FUCK OFF !

Carpe Diem.

Max and I watching NatGeo TV

 

Carpe Diem

Dodged the bullet

More like dodged the snow storm. We hardly had any snow. Maybe 1 inch and everyone around us was clobbered. Just a lot of wind and cold for us but at least you don't have to shovel wind and cold.

Florida soon and then on to Southern Africa for a bit of sun and heat.

Carpe Diem.