Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Things I learned in 2007

Love does indeed heal everything.
I look good bald.
Mind over matter is not just a saying.
More people think of me than I ever thought.
One day at a time really does get you through anything.
I have great friends.
I have more friends than I realized.
No matter how bad things get, it helps to have a sense of humor.
Cat petting is the world's best therapy.
I am fearless.
Watching a performance of something you wrote is incredibly fulfilling.
I miss dancing Tango more than anything else.
Hot flashes will lead to insanity.
Hugs are the best medicine (unless you're having a hot flash).
Email makes anything possible.
There is nothing good chocolate won't make you forget.
The power of prayer can be received long distance.
There is no need to put up with arrogant doctors; find another one.
I don't handle pain very well.
Blogging is addictive.
When you don't sleep well, it's hard to be happy.
I would not have gotten through the year without my sweetie.
I have no regrets.

People can be very strange. They wonder what the was point of staying so healthy all my life since I got cancer anyway. My answer is that it helped me kick its butt.

16 comments:

Sallycat said...

Johanna,
This is a truly wonderful list.
I always read your blog, and I enjoy it. I read your book before I left England for Argentina and I enjoyed that too. I just wanted to leave a comment and say that through your blog, you have inspired me this year.
Thank you for sharing your journey so generously.
I wish you everything good for this new year.

Johanna said...

Sallycat, thank YOU for your kind words. It has been an interesting journey for sure. I likewise hope all the visa/passport/ paperbureaucraticredtapenonsense gets sorted out for you and your sweetie.

Stay tuned for a possible Bulgarian (yes, you read right, as from Bulgaria) translation of my book. And if all goes well, maybe even a French and a German one.

tangobaby said...

Damn, Johanna, you are amazing.
What a wonderful post from a fabulous lady.

Big kisses to you from the City by the Bay.

Johanna said...

Thank you TB. I know you agree with the chocolate observation :-)

tangobaby said...

You know I do!

xo

(especially if it's a Vosges Goji berry and Himalayan salt bar. mmmm.)

Johanna said...

Ok, you're going to have to give me a chocolate tutorial when I come visit!

tangobaby said...

It's part of our Chocolate Field Trip. ;-)

Johanna said...

I am SOOO there. And then we go tango to work it off, right?

Elizabeth said...

New Mantra: Friends, Hugs, Cat Petting, Chocolate, Prayer, Love, Sleep, repeat.

Johanna said...

Amen, Elizabeth. Adjust chocolate intake accordingly.

tangocherie said...

Johanna,
I love this post, summing up a huge year of growth. You are an amazing woman, a survivor, and I tip my hat.
I'm looking forward to seeing you in BsAs soon!

Johanna said...

Oh Cherie, you have no idea how much I'd love to go. I'm working on building up my strength and my wallet in order to make that come true!

Besos and Happy New Year!

koolricky said...

Hi Johanna!
I take my hat to you and your fantastic attitude towards life! What is past has passed. Use tango to convalesce properly, take milkshakes, honey, fruit but get on the dance floor. And if you come around to chilly England then I require a dance. ;o)

Johanna said...

Thanks for stopping by, Kooricky. It is my dream to dance will everyone who has visited Tangrilá :-)

La Tanguera said...

Dear Johanna,

Thank you. So insightful and touching. As always, coming from you.

Tanguera

Johanna said...

Hey Tanguera! Thank you. You've gotta learn from your experiences, right? Otherwise, it's just depressing :-)