In 2010, I:
Made soup.
Started running again and kept at it (in fact, I did the Resolution Run 5K last night before breaking into the wine and fondue).
Started editing my novel. It doesn't really have an ending yet but I don't totally hate what I've written, so that's a start.
Found a writing buddy.
Knit a lot of dish cloths.
Played lots of Scrabble/Lexulous
Had my heartbroken when my dog died.
Went to Florida in the in the summer to get away from a heat wave.
Spent some quality time with girlfriends.
Organized a team for the Run for the Cure, called No Pink for Profit. By run day, we were more than 40 women and we raised more than $20,000.
Fell in love with Twitter.
Finally got a smart phone.
Learned that grief is not a linear process.
Spent a lot of time thinking about community, friends and family. I am very, very lucky.
For 2011, I wish us all love, peace, good health and many wonderful adventures.
5 comments:
Oh, look - you posted again! ;)
That's a terrific list. Lots of accomplishments and personal growth. The writing buddy thing is so great - it gets me in front of the computer much more effectively than if I was doing it on my own.
Great list, Laurie! It's practically a full time job, being in cancer treatment, so congratulate yourself for keeping up with the treatments, too! : ) Happy New Year! I wish you peace and happiness as well.
In the background you have been a constant companion to me during the trials of 2010. My niece, Gillian Reddyhoff, brought over your book for me in April and I have been following your Blog ever since. I have a friend who has had BC twice, has lost the sight in both eyes, and battled Leukaemia until June, when she was given 2 weeks to live. She is going strong, putting on weight and has a full head of hair again. You and she are inspirational and proof that miracles happen. I wish you a blessed, healthy 2011. Ax
Lene and Dee - thanks for staying with me all this time and for your continued support.
Ann - you made me cry. In a good way. Thanks so much for taking the time to write. So glad Gillian shared my book and that you shared your friend's story with me.
Laurie, I was happy to see you had stopped by my blog and left a comment. I wasn't sure if you had ever "visited." I just read your amazing list. I'm really sorry about your dog. I know how hard losing them is. I, too, am working on a book, a memoir. It's been on hold since my diagnosis. I walked a 10K so your running is pretty impressive!! I plan to get a smartphone this year and join Facebook, so I'm slowly making progress there too. You inspire me to get more done. Hope we all have a healthy new year.
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