Friday, December 28, 2007
R.I.P Bhutto
Former two-time Pakistani prime minister Benezir Bhutto returns to her country after 8 year exile and falls victim to a suicidal bomb attack. She was 54. She was a beautiful, smart, liberal, secular and courageous woman. She could have easily chosen to live in Dubai in the upper class comfort, yet she chose to put herself in danger and returned to her country for democracy in Pakistan. It is a shame she is gone. My heart goes out to her and her people. I hope she rests in peace. I don't know much about Pakistan, but I hope the country doesn't fall apart and head for military rule.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
I am still here
Wow, it's been a long time since I blogged. Let me catch up.
tons of things happened:
Sadly, was diagnosed with BC in 2007. Breast cancer? Yep, joined the sisterhood, a club no one wants to belong to. After the initial shock from the diagnosis wore off, I did what most cancer patients do, I got really busy learning all I could about the disease. It is amazing how knowledge increases your level of control over difficult situations. Anyhow, I battled the demon for almost a year with chemotherapy, radiation and numerous surgeries. it has been a difficult journey, but as cliche as this may sound, it really has changed my life for the better. It has taken me from the new friends I made to the challanges I faced. I appreciate medical science, the talent of researchers and the dedication of doctors more than ever now. It renewed my faith in the goodness of people, my relationship with my mother and sister has improved tremendously, it has made me a better mother, a better daughter, a better sister and a better friend. Honestly, my life is better today thanks to the wakeup call from the diagnosis. Of course it wasn't all a bed of roses, having cancer has been a challange and it also added a new stress in my life like deciding which scarf best matched my outfit!
A lot of people ask me how is my life now. Well, I feel great; I am enjoying life and I am disease free. There are no more IV's, ports, catheters, or getting zapped by the radiation beams, just a pill for five more years! I am just hoping and praying that cancer doesn't come back and crash my party.
Let's switch gears a bit here and talk about something more cheerful, shall we? Like the wonderful season of Christmas. I absolutely love Christmas. I love the lights, trees, wreaths, garlands, the spirit of giving, the fun of receiving, food, music, carols and of course having a legit excuse to shop. This year, I was totally organized. I decorated the house early, got my shopping done, and even sent out a few cards. My stress levels are low, yet I had an awful nightmare the other night. In my dream, I was still married to my ex. You can imagine my horror as this is something I thought I put behind me years ago. Waking up was obviously a great relief.
With that said, I hope you have a joyous and stress-free holiday season
-D
tons of things happened:
Sadly, was diagnosed with BC in 2007. Breast cancer? Yep, joined the sisterhood, a club no one wants to belong to. After the initial shock from the diagnosis wore off, I did what most cancer patients do, I got really busy learning all I could about the disease. It is amazing how knowledge increases your level of control over difficult situations. Anyhow, I battled the demon for almost a year with chemotherapy, radiation and numerous surgeries. it has been a difficult journey, but as cliche as this may sound, it really has changed my life for the better. It has taken me from the new friends I made to the challanges I faced. I appreciate medical science, the talent of researchers and the dedication of doctors more than ever now. It renewed my faith in the goodness of people, my relationship with my mother and sister has improved tremendously, it has made me a better mother, a better daughter, a better sister and a better friend. Honestly, my life is better today thanks to the wakeup call from the diagnosis. Of course it wasn't all a bed of roses, having cancer has been a challange and it also added a new stress in my life like deciding which scarf best matched my outfit!
A lot of people ask me how is my life now. Well, I feel great; I am enjoying life and I am disease free. There are no more IV's, ports, catheters, or getting zapped by the radiation beams, just a pill for five more years! I am just hoping and praying that cancer doesn't come back and crash my party.
Let's switch gears a bit here and talk about something more cheerful, shall we? Like the wonderful season of Christmas. I absolutely love Christmas. I love the lights, trees, wreaths, garlands, the spirit of giving, the fun of receiving, food, music, carols and of course having a legit excuse to shop. This year, I was totally organized. I decorated the house early, got my shopping done, and even sent out a few cards. My stress levels are low, yet I had an awful nightmare the other night. In my dream, I was still married to my ex. You can imagine my horror as this is something I thought I put behind me years ago. Waking up was obviously a great relief.
With that said, I hope you have a joyous and stress-free holiday season
-D
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