It's been a busy few days. First there was New Years Eve. I wasn't too sure how it was going to feel this year as it used to be an energetic night in my life. Lots of happy memories of evenings spent in a variety of places. London, Edinburgh or Los Angeles were always extra special. This year it was just me and my husband at home in our pyjamas. We did manage to polish off a very nice bottle of vintage champagne. I tried to stay up but I gave in just after 10pm and went to bed. I was woken up for midnight and I could hear all the fireworks outside. My husband was trying to encourage me to get up and look out of the window but I was too sleepy.
Yesterday I had my check up at the hospital. My consultant was very pleased with me. He said they won't be discussing me at the MDT meetings anymore and I don't have to go back for 8 weeks. He says I should now go and get on with my life. I think it's very good advice and I intend to do just that. I've now read "The Cancer Survivor's Companion", which he previously recommended for me, and it has been an enormous help.
This morning I went back to work. Same company, different job. I thought it might feel strange after a 9 month absence, but it was like I'd never been away. I think it's helped a lot that I've stayed in touch all through that time, so I know what's being going on in everyone's lives and what's been happening workwise. I've had visitors at home and I've been popping into the office, so everyone was already used to my new look.
I find different colours look best now with my silver hair. I wore a new teal coloured cardigan which has silver and black trim. I was told the colour really suits me and there was much envy of my slimline figure. I seem to be the only one who hasn't put weight on over Christmas.
I was very tired when I got home, I didn't realise two hours sitting at a desk was going to be so exhausting. I think I'm going to like my new job, it's nice to be doing something different and to not have any stress or responsibility. I'm going to be resting in the afternoons until I get more energy, so my husband is back on domestic duties till then.
Next week I am going for my post treatment dental inspection. I know I have some readers that particularly enjoy reading about good times in my blog, well I'm sorry folks but you have to do the bad bits as well, so you will all be accompanying me to the dentist next Thursday.
