Treatment over.....

....and catching up on lost time. The last month has flown by and a lot has happened in the last four weeks. I finished my radiotherapy treatment, which went really well and thankfully did not leave me red or sore. I was very lucky to not react as bad as some people do. Most people can be left scabby and too sore to wear a bra. I was glad to see the back of the hospital. I just have my surgery now which I am hoping will get a lot sooner because of the little reaction to my skin.

I have had a lot of fun (probably a bit too much) and made the most of the weekends by going to Brighton to look for work (not much luck) and Hastings, where I went for the Pagan spring equinox celebrations, Jack in the Green. Its been great to be able to relax, drink and enjoy being with friends again. I have certainly missed it to say the least.



In between the partying I have been applying for courses. I applied for the BTEC in fashion design at Leicester and Worthing and then came across a foundation degree in Fashion design which is more intense and probably more suited for me as I want to be employable. I applied to do the course at Brighton and Leicester university. So I have plenty of options and hopefully the BTEC to fall back on if I don't get on the foundation degree. I have not drawn much for ten years so am trying to sketch everyday and build up a bit of a portfolio.

As well as that I have had a short break in Spain with my friend Amy who's parents live out there. It was a fantastic holiday, very relaxed and a lot of fun. Sunbathing, swimming in the sea, drinking San miguel, eating tapas, absolute heaven!! I did not want to come back to miserable blighty, but I did have lots to look forward too.

A friend of the family put me forward for the Prima woman of courage awards. I got picked to be a finalist and was over the moon! On Thursday I went to London for a photo shoot and interview. I had so much fun, everyone was so lovely. There are three other finalists, all who have had breast cancer. It will appear in the August edition of Prima which will be on sale in July. The readers vote, so please buy a copy and vote for me! I get to go to a fashion awards party in September where the winner is announced. Very exciting!







I made the most of being in London and went to Camden with my sister Liz. I went vintage shopping where I did some pretty good haggling and got some bargains. We met up with an old school friend and had some Moroccan food and a strawberry shisah. I'd had such a great day out and was exhausted by the end of it.




I have another two trips to London where I will be having luch with some people from Samsung and then a photo shoot for a Samsung European breast cancer campaign.

So, I have lots to look forward to and plenty to keep me busy. Its just what I have needed since finishing my treatment. There has never been a dull moment. I can also feel my confidence slowly but surely returning. All my hair has grown back and my eyelashes and eyebrows are coming along nicely. I am feeling pretty good at the moment!!

I would like to say thank you very much for everyones support and lovely messages that I have had through out the last six months. My family and friends have been amazing and its been great to meet new people going through the same and to know I have helped some people too.