I am feeling weak.  Walking up and down stairs are a struggle again; I have no energy.  Thankfully, the bathroom is next to my bedroom in my new dream home!  The decrease sensation in my fingertips has got worse.  I can hardly feel them as type…  I was suppose to go to Maggie’s today, but I decided against it in the end.  I need to listen to my body, and my body is saying no.  At least, I am not feeling so bad I have to be in the hospital.  Hopefully, I will get to stay at home this week.

So there seems to be a pattern arising from these cycles.  The first weak of chemo, I seem to be OK with steroids, then the second week is when I feel weak and poorly, and then hopefully I will be back to ‘normal’ on the third week.

I am so pleased I felt strong enough to go to Flo and Danny’s Chinese Wedding Banquet in east London on Saturday.  I had never been to a Chinese wedding before.  We had what I believe a typical banquet of 10 courses.  We were served some very exotic looking dishes, including lobster, and pigeon!  Suzie and I however stuck to vegetarian options only, although we had a little bit of amazing steamed sea bass.  We were absolutely stuffed in the end!  It was lovely to see Flo, she looked so happy!

Suzie, me, Jenny my 'old boss', Tracy my old colleague, and Jenny's husband outside the Chinese restaurant.

Suzie, me and Flo.

We have been busy bees fundraising for the Maggie’s Centre. On Friday 18th September 2009 Steph, Suzie, Emma, Ali, Silvie, and I will be taking part in the Maggie’s Night Hike, 20 miles through the night, starting at the London Eye and finishing off at Savoy Place at sunrise.  Lots of people, friends and family have been sponsoring us so generously; we have already reached our target and more, £1,715!  If you can, please sponsor us.  Here is the link http://www.justgiving.com/TeamPiia/.

As some of you readers may know, Maggie’s been amazing support to me.  It is a place to turn to for help with any problems, small or large, associated with cancer. Under one roof you can access help with information, benefits advice, psychological support both individually and in groups, courses and stress reducing strategies. You don’t have to make an appointment, or be referred and everything they offer is free of charge!  It is my mini Finland haven.