being diagnosed with cancer does funny things to people, not to me, but to other people. I get asked " how are you? but if I answer "good thanks" , I seem to get an incredulous look as if I'm lying. actually that question often changes to "how are you apart from the obvious..? " as if talking about my illness will somehow destroy me- trust me, I'm egocentric enough to talk about myself for hours!!!
At this time of year, I get a llot of "I hope you can try to enjoy Christmas..." or "Have a happy Christmas(if you can..)" The fact is I've always liked Christmas and don't see why this year should be any different. Last year I spent Christmas in Taiwan; a country which does not generally celebrate Christmas, during my last few weeks out there, I was really looking forward to a Christmas with my family and friends, so I'm really glad to be here. I'm not remotely religous, but this time of year alwaya seems associated with hope and love and (~not wishing to get too sentimental!) , these are both pretty important to me right now. plus it's a busy time for me, iyt's my parents' 43rd wedding anniversary tomorrow and , thankfully, I feel well enough togo out for lunch with them tomorrow to celebrate. Then Christmas day itself is also my brother's birthday, so am looking forward to a drink or two to celebrate! Christmas is the one time we can put our worries on the back-burner and just enjoy ourselves which I fully intend to do!
Happy Christmas everyone
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