So I've been to two awesome weddings this year; one of my best friend's (at which I was Maid of Honour!) and my Brother in Law's. At both I had a fabulous time and danced the night away (and rediscovered by fondness for rum and coke!)
On the advice of my oncologist I have done a fair bit of walking this year to help lose weight and build up strength. We've been lucky enough to have a beautiful summer so had plenty of walks along the beach as well as Barbecues and homemade (by myself and sister in law) prosecco ice lollies (would thoroughly recommend!) As a result (or despite) of all this, I've managed to lose some of the weight I regained when I left hospital and wasn't very mobile. Coupled with the fact my hair has grown and I've had it coloured means I'm feeling a lot more like myself again.
Another exciting thing I've done is modeled in a fashion show for the Sussex Cancer Fund. I got styled by a professional stylist (clothes from Next), hair cut and curled at a fancy salon and make up by Clinique. It was such a special evening full of laughter and fun; and I met some truly inspiring ladies. Also, because I was so enamored with the dress I wore for the final part of the show, a wonderful anonymous benefactor paid for it for me! I would really love to be able to thank them. If I can't I will just say it here- Thank You. It really is one of the kindest things ever!!
Hopefully things will continue on this way. We have Christmas to look forward to and tomorrow hubs and I are off to Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. (We've already been to the Christmas Market in Leeds this year!)
Onwards and Upwards!
Photo by Gary Dellow
