Yearly Archives: 2016

Thinking About How to Revive Myself

Posted on April 11, 2016 by bookjunkie

I had a plan to blog about my most recent trips to Danang, Perth and Sydney, but the amount of photos I took make the task overwhelming. But I will attempt it bit by bit. Hope I can point out … Continue reading →

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Living For the Day

Posted on April 10, 2016 by bookjunkie

Might be easier to live day by day or moment by moment rather than to think about the future. And by think I mean worry, which is something I can get an Olympic medal for. During this time you start … Continue reading →

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Not Sure What to Write Today

Posted on April 9, 2016 by bookjunkie

So much on my mind that I want to offload but I don’t know where to begin. It’s harder to write about negative thoughts because it seems indulgent. But that’s the reality. Before the diagnosis I thought it (the cancer) … Continue reading →

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Loosing Hair with the Chemo

Posted on April 7, 2016 by bookjunkie

I was dreading loosing my hair due to the chemo and prayed that I would be the exception especially when it came to my eyebrows and eyelashes. My oncologist told me that it will all definitely fall out eventually. (The … Continue reading →

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10 Things I’m Grateful for & Why Oddly Enough the Cancer Feels like a Blessing

Posted on April 5, 2016 by bookjunkie

I’m in a bright side of life mood right now & I’ll update this list as I recall more sliver linings. It’s making me see how much everyone cares. My Uncle and Aunt who hardly text or take photos with their … Continue reading →

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Revealing Too Much?

Posted on April 3, 2016 by bookjunkie

My partner who is extremely private and protective, was wondering if I was revealing too much about my diagnosis. I kinda grappled with that myself for a moment, which is why it took me so long to start writing about … Continue reading →

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Great Week

Posted on April 3, 2016 by bookjunkie

Been having a great week. I think it’s because my double operation wounds (hysterectomy followed by laparoscopic surgery) are healing. Previously I had to start chemo before the wounds had completely healed so was in a lot of pain and … Continue reading →

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Exploring Freemantle Market in Perth

Posted on April 3, 2016 by bookjunkie

It’s always lovely to explore markets with fresh produce and other freshly made snacks. Taking half a day to explore the markets was well worth the effort. There’s a direct train from the city. Just an half hour train ride … Continue reading →

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Levi’s Doughnuts

Posted on April 3, 2016 by bookjunkie

Had the most divine sugar doughnuts at Perth’s Freemantle market. They were freshly made and the guy selling them had such a friendly smile. Eager to have Levi’s doughnuts again if I ever get to Perth again. My preference is … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Pretty Perth

Posted on April 2, 2016 by bookjunkie

Travelled to Perth in mid September last year. The Spring weather was cool and I wouldn’t have minded it even a little colder. I’m very much a Winter person especially now with hysterectomy leasing to early menopause and with it … Continue reading →

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Favourite Drink: Avacado Juice

Posted on April 2, 2016 by bookjunkie

More accurately it should be called a shake. The one at Alexandra Village hawker centre is truly the best. Fragrant, creamy and refreshing. It’s a meal in itself.

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Confused by My Diagnosis

Posted on April 2, 2016 by bookjunkie

I’m still trying to wrap my head around my diagnosis. When I first heard that I had ovarian cancer stage 1c I thought great, it will be all cured with the hysterectomy. But after the surgery and biopsies another cancer … Continue reading →

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Impressed by the Indian Heritage Centre

Posted on April 1, 2016 by bookjunkie

Time to dig out old photos from last year and blog about them. So much backlog. But I just have to mention the Indian Heritage Centre which we explored just before Deepavali last year. Best part is it was free … Continue reading →

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Longing to Travel Again

Posted on April 1, 2016 by bookjunkie

I was supposed to go on a trip to Sri Lanka with my mum and sis for their birthdays. We did months of research and planning, but it had to be cancelled due to my need for immediate surgery to … Continue reading →

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Pretty Things

Posted on April 1, 2016 by bookjunkie

Retail therapy is great. Been doing more online shopping where you can often get better prices, but it’s nice to get out of the house to a quiet mall and just browse. It’s relaxing to just gaze at pretty things. … Continue reading →

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Is This Really Happening?

Posted on March 31, 2016 by bookjunkie

Often this whole journey feels unreal. Do I really have cancer? Just some months ago I was fine. This day is also significant as 15 years ago at 11pm I had to have a emergency appendectomy and at that time … Continue reading →

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Best Day in Months

Posted on March 31, 2016 by bookjunkie

Visited my Aunt, Uncle and nieces today and felt so much joy and love it was indescribable. I was on cloud nine. Energized me so much that chemo fatigue was truly non existent. The innocence, pure love and exuberance of … Continue reading →

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About Being Positive And Cancer

Posted on March 30, 2016 by bookjunkie

I had a good mind to start a whole new secret private blog for cancer, but I decided, heck it, I’m writing from my heart, and writers have to be brutally honest, so I just have to hope that people … Continue reading →

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The Worst Part of Cancer

Posted on March 30, 2016 by bookjunkie

The worst part is definitely a sense of loosing your independence and not being able to do what you used to. I feel it most painfully in the simple things like not being able to carry my nieces or run … Continue reading →

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I Have Cancer: Synchronous Ovarian & Endometrial Cancer

Posted on March 30, 2016 by bookjunkie

This feels unreal to me, even now, after months of knowing. Felt surreal and indulgent as I typed out that title. It’s why I have not been writing in ages. I’ve only had the energy to update my Instagram with … Continue reading →

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