Day 13

It's natural for someone who gets a serious illness to all of sudden appreciate life more.  I think that's human nature and I am human.  When first diagnosed with cancer- I didn't feel the need to do up a bucket list (things to do before you die).  I wondered if that was because I had already done a lot of things in my life or, even in the face of death, I was still pretty lazy (and cheap- cuz bucket list items are expensive).  I came to the conclusion (contrary to people thinking that I was a workaholic) that I think I maximized my time and gave everything I did 100%. (June may argue that I watch too much TV and ate at Macdonalds too much- that's just her opinion)

What's changed now is the appreciation for the little things in life.  I took Rhys to watch her cousin Jordan play soccer yesterday.  She stood there on the sideline holding a "GO JORDAN!" sign, and he scored his first goal of the year.  It brought a tear (and those of you who really know me- know that I only cry for 2 reasons- 1. when Goose dies in Top Gun, and 2. when Ben Affleck shows up with the second drill in Armageddon.

Things that happen to your friends, good or bad, have ripple effects right through.  The ripple effect of me getting cancer could be that you paused and took stock of what's going on, maybe you started working out or went for a checkup, check the life insurance policy or whatever.  But don't feel sorry or sad, be happy that I have learned to enjoy the simpler things in life and appreciate all the people that make up my social network- which is any of you that is reading this.  That's my bucket list.  To hang out with my family and friends and watch Top Gun and Armageddon.