I'm Back

I'm back. I needed a break from the blog, the internet, the computer. I needed to get out and enjoy my new energy. I needed to work. I needed to act like I had never heard my name and cancer in the same sentence.

I am really enjoying being off treatment.The spot that had increased on the CT in January was still there on my last scan but it was stable. Yay for stable!!! There used to be a time when this would upset me. No more. If it (whatever it is) plays nice, I'm cool.

A few pictures from the past few weeks in no particular order. Enjoy.

Enjoying my new apartment, especially this picture in the bathroom.

Fun weekend trip with friends to casino in Louisiana. Ally and I adore crab.

My new friend BETHANY! I new she was supercool as soon as I heard that name.

Hair. Curly, make me happy, hair. I still wear the wig most of the time, but as soon as it gets warm I think I'm going to toss it.

I'm late-Happy New Year.

Happy New Year! I'm not really into resolutions this year. I just plan to continue the goals I have now

• eat more fruits/veggies, less meat



• exercise 3-4 times a week



• drink enough water each day

That's it. Nice and simple.

I just read what I wrote and my picture of the day from a year ago on Dec 31, 2008. Crazy. What a difference a year can make. I went to work today for the first time in 12 months. I'm sure at the end of the work week I won't be nearly as excited, but right now the thought makes my heart skip. I went to work today...Right now, in this moment, it really can't get any better than that.

Dec 31-I leased an apartment! I was not planning on signing anything that day but I just got this great feeling in my tummy. I knew it was the right apartment for me. I will be moving in a month.

Dec 30- I have had the same exact checking account since I was 16. I loved my account number, it just flowed. So I was of course very sad when I had to get a new account number. It's all my fault, I did something VERY silly 2 years ago....learned my lesson.

Dec 29- Finally emptied my hospital bag. I kept slippers, a toothbrush, books, hand wipes, etc. in the bag. It took me a while, but that's ok. I guess I needed to make sure I wouldn't need it anymore.

Dec 28- Fat back is so delicious. I have absolutely NO business eating it but when I am at this restaurant by my Grandma's house, I can never seem to stop myself.

Dec 27- This is the lightest I have ever packed for a trip. I went to see Grandma in Georgia. My trip had to be cut short because of pre-employment things at work. I was only there for 36 hours.