Here are some pictures of the Cancerkin Hyde Park walk last weekend.
It was fun and we were lucky enough to have some sunny spells and no rain at all.
And no, I wasn't wearing a tutu...
26 June 2011
12 June 2011
Has it really been a year?
One year ago I was panicking, crying and afraid, I had no idea what was expecting me and I had no idea how I was going to deal with it.
It is hard to believe that a year is gone already.
Although I don't feel safe from recurrence, I am not always thinking about it either.
If breast cancer is most likely to recur within the first two years after diagnosis, I am happy to say that I survived the first one year without any bad news. I am not a big fan of statistics but it makes me feel good to think that I am half-way.
It is hard to believe that a year is gone already.
Although I don't feel safe from recurrence, I am not always thinking about it either.
If breast cancer is most likely to recur within the first two years after diagnosis, I am happy to say that I survived the first one year without any bad news. I am not a big fan of statistics but it makes me feel good to think that I am half-way.
06 June 2011
04 June 2011
Elderflower cordial
This week's vegetable box brought me flowers, elderflowers. And with it I made a delicious and refreshing cordial. Here is the recipe (taken from the Abel & Cole site):
It makes about 500ml - to fill 2-3 jam jars.
Ingredients:
15 large elderflower blossom heads
2 unwaxed lemons, zest pared in strips, sliced
500g caster sugar (I used 300g only)
Shake the elderflower heads to remove any errant bugs and the like, and place in a very large, heatproof bowl with the lemon slices. In a large saucepan set over a low heat, dissolve the sugar in 500ml cold water. Stir until the liquid is completely clear. Increase the heat and bring the syrup to the boil, then stir in the pared lemon zest and pour the mixture over the elderflower blossoms and lemon slices. Cover with clingfilm and set aside in a cool place to steep for about 24 hours.
Strain into a jug, through a muslin-lined sieve. Pour into little jars (should fill 3-4 jam jars) and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Or, pour into ice cube trays and freeze the cubes until ready to use. They're perfect for picnics- just pop them into a jug with water and let them melt as you travel to your picnic spot.
It is very nice diluted with still water, sparkling water or soda.
It makes about 500ml - to fill 2-3 jam jars.
Ingredients:
15 large elderflower blossom heads
2 unwaxed lemons, zest pared in strips, sliced
500g caster sugar (I used 300g only)
Shake the elderflower heads to remove any errant bugs and the like, and place in a very large, heatproof bowl with the lemon slices. In a large saucepan set over a low heat, dissolve the sugar in 500ml cold water. Stir until the liquid is completely clear. Increase the heat and bring the syrup to the boil, then stir in the pared lemon zest and pour the mixture over the elderflower blossoms and lemon slices. Cover with clingfilm and set aside in a cool place to steep for about 24 hours.
Strain into a jug, through a muslin-lined sieve. Pour into little jars (should fill 3-4 jam jars) and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Or, pour into ice cube trays and freeze the cubes until ready to use. They're perfect for picnics- just pop them into a jug with water and let them melt as you travel to your picnic spot.
It is very nice diluted with still water, sparkling water or soda.
01 June 2011
Something to look forward to
My sister C. is getting married in September. Not only it makes me feel very happy, it also gives me something to look forward to. Instead of thinking of my next surgery, I am thinking of what to wear and how will my hair look like by then. It is going to be a great day! Congratulations C. and C.
Dr. Gigi was right
As I said, it is better to have a disc hernia than a tumour, so when I heard that I have two disc hernias I kind of felt happy. Weird, I know! I still have pain and discomfort but feel much better than a couple of weeks ago. I started doing physiotherapy and I am confident it will help. My posture is apparently wrong and needs to be corrected, which might take months, but I will be a good girl and do my daily exercises, as recommended by the physiotherapist.
I feel like an old lady. I also feel too young to feel this old.
I feel like an old lady. I also feel too young to feel this old.
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