Yes hoorah the hot tub is now hot, hot, hot!
Phil's family came down from Nottingham last night so we all piled in it, phil had to get a bucket and take out some of the water as it was overflowing, not a very sophisticated solution but it did the trick. Champagne was made for hot tubs, lovely lovely and much needed after my week of exercise. None of my muscles hurt though, whats that all about, maybe its true that stretching before and afterwards really does help or maybe its because I havent done enough cardio, or maybe I just have buns of steel, uhhh no they definitely jello'd with lack of exercise. Of course what do you need on a friday night when you have been saintly with the exercise, thats it a huge big plate of fish and chips of course. I never used to eat fish and chips, what is going on with me.
Very proud of connor for completing his sailing week, he had a bril time, next week Slovakia, I cant believe he's going away without me for a week I will so miss him, my baby is nearly as tall as Nana already, he's monster size and absolutely gorgeous, and a complete cheeky monkey of course. He is in the hot tub as soon as his eyes open every morning he just loves it.
Work is manic and less said about it this week the better, a load of our deals didnt book in time to count for the week so all the pressure will be on the last week of the fiscal, fantastic.
I have my MRI scan on tuesday morning, I didnt realise that I had to have both, then apparently I get discussed by all the doctors and presumably at some point they will tell me what they are thinking.
Had a quite deep conversation with my friend the other day who also has had cancer, about chances of us getting through an avg life span expectancy without it coming back, I thought about not mentioning it in my blog but its the reality and you know me, say it how it is. We both concluded that you cant dwell on it and something is going to get all of us, maybe we just know what ours will be. On the other hand a lovely colleague of Phil and mine from the german office at work had a freak accident and died a few days ago, so you know what, just enjoy life, you just never know what is around the corner. Sorry didnt mean to be morbid there but I did want to show that even though I'm extremely positive you do sometimes think about the things that are left unsaid.
Off to amuse the family now, well I'll start with a cuppa anyway ;-)
Lots of love from
T
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
The Hot tub has landed, but........
By this point I should be raving about the amazing hot tub experience, after my first exercise session in months, how I soaked my sore muscles in amazing hot bubbles, drinking a glass of champagne and enjoying the stars. Well you can stop the image right there because although the lights are very pretty and the jets look amazing its absolutely blooming freezing, the heater does not appear to be functional. I want to use a lot of swear words right now and Wrighty, well he is hopping mad! Boo Hiss....Major bummer, excuse the pun.
Anyway guess what, first thing this morning more exercise, Day no. 2 of 10! yes not one to do things by halves I have my personal trainer last or first thing every day for these next two weeks. Only way to get back up to speed fast and as you can tell in certain ways I cant slow down, wish I could but I just cant, instant results is what we like to see ;-)
I was in the office yesterday bumping into more people I hadnt seen for a while, one of them was someone whose wife is just starting this awful journey, my heart really really goes out to them. He said my blog really helped them so if you are reading this be strong both of you and it will be OK! It wont seem like it sometimes but I do believe with a positive attitude and your friends and family around you it will be ok in the end, and it brings you closer to the special people in your life. And in my case has calmed me down, I just cant be bothered to get stressed about some of the things that used to really bother or irritate me, apart from my hot tub not working! Hmmm, maybe I havent changed at all.
Back to my own personal health, called to get my scan booked yesterday and gosh they are pretty fast, its at 530pm today, yukky CT one with the dye. Why am I so nervous, I wont even get any results I guess its just that next step closer to hearing whether I have the all clear or not. I honestly cant close this chapter of my life until I hear those words, I feel very in limbo at the moment, almost dream like, carrying on as normal with this big weight in the back of my mind.
Anyway PMA its all going to be alright so off to the gym now, I just know I'm so going to be in pain by the end of the week if not before but honestly I'm getting flabby bits on my flabby bits, dont do the plank, yikes!
T
Anyway guess what, first thing this morning more exercise, Day no. 2 of 10! yes not one to do things by halves I have my personal trainer last or first thing every day for these next two weeks. Only way to get back up to speed fast and as you can tell in certain ways I cant slow down, wish I could but I just cant, instant results is what we like to see ;-)
I was in the office yesterday bumping into more people I hadnt seen for a while, one of them was someone whose wife is just starting this awful journey, my heart really really goes out to them. He said my blog really helped them so if you are reading this be strong both of you and it will be OK! It wont seem like it sometimes but I do believe with a positive attitude and your friends and family around you it will be ok in the end, and it brings you closer to the special people in your life. And in my case has calmed me down, I just cant be bothered to get stressed about some of the things that used to really bother or irritate me, apart from my hot tub not working! Hmmm, maybe I havent changed at all.
Back to my own personal health, called to get my scan booked yesterday and gosh they are pretty fast, its at 530pm today, yukky CT one with the dye. Why am I so nervous, I wont even get any results I guess its just that next step closer to hearing whether I have the all clear or not. I honestly cant close this chapter of my life until I hear those words, I feel very in limbo at the moment, almost dream like, carrying on as normal with this big weight in the back of my mind.
Anyway PMA its all going to be alright so off to the gym now, I just know I'm so going to be in pain by the end of the week if not before but honestly I'm getting flabby bits on my flabby bits, dont do the plank, yikes!
T
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Post Holiday Blues!
Hi all,
as you probably can tell I tried very unsuccessfully to post a blog from my mobile whilst on holiday but failed miserably! Yep just got back yesterday morning, we should have got back the night before but due to some miserable sods there was trouble in airspace paradise and so we got majorly delayed getting home so the whole weekend has passed in a washing/tidying up frenzy.
We all had a lovely time in Italy, the mozzies loved Phil particularly he was bitten all over, we loved the heat but only during the day, it was awful when we were trying to sleep at night but it was lovely to see Natalie and Maurizio and the family. Betty gave us some more bettyisms (leopards losing their stripes was one comment I seem to remember) and she burnt her derriere on the last day, tried to tell her but she wasnt listening, her new nickname is Baboon Bottom, need I say more. And surprise surprise I came home with a few extra pairs of shoes, Nat and I just couldnt resist a bit of retail therapy now could we.
The day before we left was David and Nina's wedding, a truly lovely day, I loved it and my new outfit although I had a major blub at some of the words that were said by the vicar, just a bit emotional these days ;-0 Lots of love and happiness to them for their future life.
How am I on the health front I hear you ask, well still suffering from the radiotherapy effect, sometimes I really do worry that I shall make it to the bathroom in time, its concerning me and there are other problems too, bit too personal for this blog but suffice to say hot sun and swimming pools didnt help much, I hope they sort themselves out soon but will try and speak to oncologist about them I think. My chest wound wont heal either which is really really annoying but got a message to book my ct scan so that is next thing to do tomorrow.
Two weeks to go until year end now so bit of a busy time ahead. Connor is going to do a dinghy course next week and then off to Slovakia for a week, hard life for some. What have I got to look forward to, a hot tub thats what and a lot of trying to get fit again. Personal trainer tomorrow night, hoping the new hot tub will be up and running (gets delivered tomorrow afternoon) and hot so I can get in afterwards.
Goodnight!
T
as you probably can tell I tried very unsuccessfully to post a blog from my mobile whilst on holiday but failed miserably! Yep just got back yesterday morning, we should have got back the night before but due to some miserable sods there was trouble in airspace paradise and so we got majorly delayed getting home so the whole weekend has passed in a washing/tidying up frenzy.
We all had a lovely time in Italy, the mozzies loved Phil particularly he was bitten all over, we loved the heat but only during the day, it was awful when we were trying to sleep at night but it was lovely to see Natalie and Maurizio and the family. Betty gave us some more bettyisms (leopards losing their stripes was one comment I seem to remember) and she burnt her derriere on the last day, tried to tell her but she wasnt listening, her new nickname is Baboon Bottom, need I say more. And surprise surprise I came home with a few extra pairs of shoes, Nat and I just couldnt resist a bit of retail therapy now could we.
The day before we left was David and Nina's wedding, a truly lovely day, I loved it and my new outfit although I had a major blub at some of the words that were said by the vicar, just a bit emotional these days ;-0 Lots of love and happiness to them for their future life.
How am I on the health front I hear you ask, well still suffering from the radiotherapy effect, sometimes I really do worry that I shall make it to the bathroom in time, its concerning me and there are other problems too, bit too personal for this blog but suffice to say hot sun and swimming pools didnt help much, I hope they sort themselves out soon but will try and speak to oncologist about them I think. My chest wound wont heal either which is really really annoying but got a message to book my ct scan so that is next thing to do tomorrow.
Two weeks to go until year end now so bit of a busy time ahead. Connor is going to do a dinghy course next week and then off to Slovakia for a week, hard life for some. What have I got to look forward to, a hot tub thats what and a lot of trying to get fit again. Personal trainer tomorrow night, hoping the new hot tub will be up and running (gets delivered tomorrow afternoon) and hot so I can get in afterwards.
Goodnight!
T
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Sunday, July 4, 2010
What a few days!!!!!
Hey bloggers,
really I should have written before now but its been such a full on few days I didnt get the chance, mainly because I seem to be full time back to work and socialising!!!!
Thursday was first day back in the office for a European Mgmt meeting, it was amazing, felt like I was minor celebrity with a birthday or something, everyone coming up to me wishing me well and saying how great I looked, JD and I back to smutty selves, how rude can an Iphone be, well very when you are totally silly and have a smutty sense of humour like I do. Could the day get any better? yes actually not because I went to see ovary man as I now call him, he is lovely, the most friendly, chatty consultant I've been involved with yet. We chatted quite a while about how technology can help the public sector (get me), anyway he was very pleased with me, my scars and my ovaries of course. Told me my slight urgency shall we say on occasion to go to the loo is totally normal side effect of all the radiotherapy and hopefully it will sort itself out! Bloods to check hormone levels and basically I dont need to see him again unless anything goes wrong which of course it wont! Yes good meeting but hardly amazing but what was amazing was then picking up my new mini. Oh yes my baby is here, suggestions for a name on a postcard please. It is so awesome, I just totally love it, apart from the indicators which I cant get used to! No seriously it is fabulouso. Loving the fact I can plug the iphone in and not have to keep re-tuning the radio to pick it up.
So friday I trundled up to Bournemouth in the new motor (lots of admiring glances) for my team meeting and then we went out on boats and jet skis (i was not on the jet ski I hasten to add!) zooming around looking at the posh sandbanks houses. Cool and then out party partying. Was lovely to see the team out and enjoying themselves, we all had a wicked time.
Yesterday, groove at the grove, another drinking evening, guess I'm back to normal then. Betty and I scared everyone at the front with our dancing to the Bee Gees of all things. No hubby though unfortunately as he was out partying in Nottingham with a Naked Man (Dave the Stag!). Lucky him.
And now the pinnacle of my few days, taking Connor to a football tournament, yippee!!!! At least the sun is shining and I can go in my new car with the roof down, there is a god, truly.
Tomorrow and Tuesday - two days of meetings in the office, going to need a holiday after, just as well i'm going to Italy on Friday then. Tee hee.
Take care and enjoy the sunshine, football is calling me.
T
really I should have written before now but its been such a full on few days I didnt get the chance, mainly because I seem to be full time back to work and socialising!!!!
Thursday was first day back in the office for a European Mgmt meeting, it was amazing, felt like I was minor celebrity with a birthday or something, everyone coming up to me wishing me well and saying how great I looked, JD and I back to smutty selves, how rude can an Iphone be, well very when you are totally silly and have a smutty sense of humour like I do. Could the day get any better? yes actually not because I went to see ovary man as I now call him, he is lovely, the most friendly, chatty consultant I've been involved with yet. We chatted quite a while about how technology can help the public sector (get me), anyway he was very pleased with me, my scars and my ovaries of course. Told me my slight urgency shall we say on occasion to go to the loo is totally normal side effect of all the radiotherapy and hopefully it will sort itself out! Bloods to check hormone levels and basically I dont need to see him again unless anything goes wrong which of course it wont! Yes good meeting but hardly amazing but what was amazing was then picking up my new mini. Oh yes my baby is here, suggestions for a name on a postcard please. It is so awesome, I just totally love it, apart from the indicators which I cant get used to! No seriously it is fabulouso. Loving the fact I can plug the iphone in and not have to keep re-tuning the radio to pick it up.
So friday I trundled up to Bournemouth in the new motor (lots of admiring glances) for my team meeting and then we went out on boats and jet skis (i was not on the jet ski I hasten to add!) zooming around looking at the posh sandbanks houses. Cool and then out party partying. Was lovely to see the team out and enjoying themselves, we all had a wicked time.
Yesterday, groove at the grove, another drinking evening, guess I'm back to normal then. Betty and I scared everyone at the front with our dancing to the Bee Gees of all things. No hubby though unfortunately as he was out partying in Nottingham with a Naked Man (Dave the Stag!). Lucky him.
And now the pinnacle of my few days, taking Connor to a football tournament, yippee!!!! At least the sun is shining and I can go in my new car with the roof down, there is a god, truly.
Tomorrow and Tuesday - two days of meetings in the office, going to need a holiday after, just as well i'm going to Italy on Friday then. Tee hee.
Take care and enjoy the sunshine, football is calling me.
T
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