My hair's definitely starting to fall out. I first noticed on Wednesday, and now if I run my hand through my hair it'll usually have a couple of hairs on when I look at it. It's most noticeable when drying my hair after the shower: lots of hairs in the towel! It's not very apparent … Continue reading Thinning, fresh air, laziness

Have just been fiddling with the blog a bit: I've made it so only the most recent 10 posts will be on the front page, as it was getting far too unwieldy. If you want to read any old posts, you can find them in the archive section (link on the right), or particularly important … Continue reading Tidying up…

Monday was of course Day 29, and the last day of Phase 1, so I had my last asparaginase injection, as well as another bone marrow test. Kindly they offered some sedation this time, so it wasn't nearly so bad... Actually, I think it probably was still very painful at the time, but a) I … Continue reading What this week was like…

Mmm, bacon.Bacon bacon bacon.

[I wrote this back on Monday] Some of you may have wondered at the lack of any mention on my blog of my religious faith, and this is a lack I have been well aware of. There are a number of reasons why I haven’t brought up religion at all, and I’ll probably explain some … Continue reading God

I had to share this message with you all: I hope the author doesn’t mind me passing it on in the hope it’ll make you grin as much as it did me! Author, I salute you.“I should start by saying that I've found out how to make George feel better- Much better. Listen carefully. Back … Continue reading Republished without permission: grin…

I can't tell you how lovely it is to be home.Mmmm, mmm mmmmmm. Am loving the food (oh, how I'm loving the food), the bed, the not-being-woken-up-at-2am-and-6am, the quietness, the lack of jabs, the comfort, the family time, the SO much else besides.Oh, and I'm on the internet! I shall post a lot more soon, … Continue reading Home… sweet, sweet home

Well, it looks like I will manage to get a short break at home at last. Breakout is planned for early tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday 7 Dec) when Dad will pick up Harriet and me and drive us home - cannot wait!! So DO NOT ring my room after midday, or you may get a surprised … Continue reading The Escape Plan!!

Post: ...29! Hurrah! Have had my last asparaginase, and my bone marrow test, so that's nice. One phase done! More later...

I have a moonface! Perhaps as a result of the steroids and eating funnily, my face has become round like the moon. What fun!P.S. I hope that like the spongmonkeys you like the moon.. [http://www.rathergood.com/moon_song/]