06 Saturday Sep 2008
Posted in cancer, food & drink, friends, holidays, life stuff
A quick postcard to say how much I’m enjoying my chemo-free pre-op ‘holiday’. Talk about carping the diem. I can’t afford to go anywhere or even do much, but I’ve been sooooo enjoying feeling relatively healthy, taking walks, being with friends, drinking icy cold beverages … heigh-ho, just another day in paradise! 🙂
04 Thursday Sep 2008
Posted in birthdays, food & drink, friends, sevilla
Yesterday was Steve’s mumbledy-something birthday!
After having some mid-day birthday cava at Bar Campanario Sara invited us all out for lunch, which was an excellent opportunity to try out an Argentinian restaurant I came across when Nog and I were out cycling the other day. And it was fabulous! We ate so much food that I thought I was going to have to lie down for awhile about half-way through. And the Argentinian cabernet was also delicious. After our meal we were brought some orangy-tasting Argentinian liqueur (on the house) that was very nice. Then the boys ordered dessert. Steve’s came with candles because I’d mentioned to our excellent waiters that it was his birthday. And then Rafael brought over a bottle of cava for us (also on the house) … at which point I had to give up because I couldn’t drink any more.
But a wonderful time was had by all. Afterwards I had to stop by Steve and Sara’s lovely air-conditioned apartment and lie down for awhile before heading home, and Nog went off to teach a class. Then I came home and rested some more, and unfortunately had to turn down Sara’s invitation to return to their place for some more birthday celebrating. Damn chemo!
Here are photos of Milonga’s Argentinian Restaurant.
[warning: do not view if hungry]
03 Wednesday Sep 2008
Posted in quizzes
| What Your Back to School Personality Says About You |
You are laid back and fairly dispassionate. Traditional concepts of success are not important to you. You are most likely to succeed when you are able to be independent and self directed. You are perfectly able of carving your own path. Your greatest skill is making something out of nothing. You don’t need much to feel inspired. Your biggest stumbling block in life is your lack of self confidence. You are a lot more capable than you give yourself credit for. You’re not quite sure what you’re thankful for in life, it doesn’t seem like there’s a lot to be thankful for these days. |
~ found at raincoaster’s ~
02 Tuesday Sep 2008
Posted in cancer, health & happiness, hospitals
I just want to know WHEN!!! Is that too much to ask?
So, part two of ‘Carry On Cancer’, as Sara likes to call it. Back in July I was told that my liver operation would be in September, because of there being not many surgeons around during summer holidays in August. In fact, I was told that the op would probably be in the first half of September and that I would be notified by telephone. And well, here it is the 2nd of September and I still have no idea when they are going to slice and dice my poor liver . . .
01 Monday Sep 2008
That’s Sara, me and Steve
They arrived late yesterday evening and we did the usual looking around for somewhere to eat that usually ends up with an extensive tour of the Barrio Santa Cruz until we find a place with a free table. We were eventually seated at Casa Roman and had a very nice meal there. And later on we went for a nightcap on the rooftop terraza of the Hotel Doña Maria.
I’m so happy they’re here … for two whole weeks!
casa azahar 