Ta ta 2008. Here's to life in 2009

I have never been this glad to say goodbye to a year. 2008 is one tumultuous year for me to say the least. Health and wealth took a U-turn in a completely unexpected way. In my darkest hour, however, there are bright spots in the moral support from family, colleagues and friends who brought so much comfort.

Radiation therapy ended two weeks ago, bringing the second part of my treatment to a close. Side effects are minimal and the skin of the affected area is slowly returning from 'leathery' to normal. There are hardly signs of burnt skin, only some redness as if I've been out in the sun long. Spent a great deal of my time finishing the leave entitlement for 2008 and staying away from crowded places.

Just been to a TCM doctor, one of the many that I will encounter in my quest to seek herbal balance in my well-being after the trauma of the chemo and radiation onslaught. With hormonal therapy next on the cards, I hope to survive the 'clash of the civilisations' with little side effect or complications.

Here's to life, health and peace of mind in 2009!!

Sunnybunny

Can't wait to say goodbye to 2008

Time really flies. I'm now mid-way through the radiation therapy. Side effects are relatively minimal as the expected redness around the treated area has yet to turn up. I'm assured that if it does, it will be gone within a short time. Fatigue continues to be the main drag on my well-being. Earlier this week, knee joint stiffness was mistaken for bone pain, setting off paranoidal fears of cancer returning to the bones.

Looking forward to my son No.2 returning home for 2 months. I can sure use some mother-son bonding time.

December looks to be atypical in terms of workload. With half the desk gone on leave, I'm busier than usual covering for my staff as reports have to be prepared for clients who are increasingly demanding explanations for their reduction of wealth (from the effects of the financial distress).

Have to make this short as I'm poring over the tons of analyst reports before I hit the sack.

sunnybunny