Life after cancer

I must apologise for the lack of activity on my blog lately. It is easy for me to think that the end of my cancer means the end of this blog but I don't think my story is over yet. Life after cancer is different to life before cancer. Interpretation of the word 'different' is a funny one. People may assume it means worse, but actually this isn't the case at all. I don't think that it is worse or better. Perhaps there are aspects which are better, and aspects which are worse, and overall they balance out. For example, I think I have matured a lot and been forced to have a more positive outlook on life. But at the same time my illness has left me scarred on the outside (short hair.. for now, and several scars from surgery etc). 

Anyway, here I am 3 months after my last chemotherapy in the beautiful city of Cape Town in South Africa. This holiday is very significant to me as it feels like a real stepping stone towards regaining normality. Normality is another funny word. I'm not sure exactly what 'normality' will be for me in the future But my hair is growing and with that my confidence is too. Christopher was out here with me for the first 2 weeks of the trip and we enjoyed experiencing Cape Town together. Since then I have been spending lots of quality time with my cousins and my aunt and uncle (with whom I am staying) and getting into a bit of a routine of running, swimming, reading, studying (loosely) and relaxing. I could get used to this...

I am really looking forward to spending Christmas day in the sun. I've never had a sunny Christmas before but there is definitely something about sunshine which makes me feel healthier. The short cold days in England are most unappealing to me at the moment. I will upload some pictures in the next few days to make those of you in the UK extremely jealous. Sorry in advance!!