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8-month update on my list of 50 things



My last update was in May, and I thought it would be good to give another update now that it is September, on how I've been doing on my list of 50. It has been a very rough summer so my plans have been completely derailed (See my Father's Day post.) 

Instead of recapping the entire list, I'll just highlight the ones I've done these past few months - Items 6-10. The various celebrations, and these were huge, so I thought I'd share some pictures.

I wanted to celebrate my 5-year cancerversary. 5 years is a big number in cancer survivorship years and I am very grateful for these past 5 years that I've had with my family and friends.



We had a celebration/thank you dinner for friends I've made through my husband's work. They supported us, but especially him during the rough first year of diagnosis and treatment...and waiting.

These are just a few of the food pictures from Buenos Aires Cafe Este @BuenosAiresCafe

I was too busy eating and talking to take more pictures!

The food and the company were great and I'd like to think everyone had a wonderful time!
Menu - Buenos Aires Cafe Este


That wasn't enough, there was more fun @OnionCreekClub which was more of a party, since it was also an early birthday celebration! Again, as a way of thanking all the friends who have supported us throughout these past few years.




Dancing away!

My list of 50 things to do this year (Partial)


As before, Completed In progress Not Started, Recent changes in red
 
6. Celebrate with friends I've made through work.
7. Celebrate with sister survivors.
8. Celebrate with my mommy and neighbourhood friends.
9. Celebrate with my Zanshin (karate) family.
10. Celebrate with friends I've made through my husband's work.

My language learning and writing have stalled, and all of the summer plans have been tabled. Not sure how much I'll be able to get done in the upcoming months, but I am not stressing out too much. One day at a time, tomorrow is another day.





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Rachel said…
Congrats again! It was such a fun party. Thanks for inviting me.
14 September 2016 at 17:02
Austin Trini said…
Rachel,it was my pleasure ! So happy you were there to celebrate with us!
24 October 2016 at 13:58
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