Celebrating 4/20 with Chemo

It’s 4/20/20. It’s my 3rd chemo treatment and it’s also the 6th week that the shelter in place was issued in the Bay Area. When I first started chemo, the world was still normal, yet there were signs that things would be changing soon. My mom was allowed to go to my first chemo treatment…

Chemo

I’m at the hospital getting my first infusion of chemotherapy. I was so nervous I had to take anti anxiety medicine. Last night I didn’t sleep because my mind was a whirlwind. My parents came with me to the appointment and I have a comfy, leather chair. It’s like the reclining chairs in movie theaters,…

New Hair

As part of my preparation for my upcoming chemotherapy I decided to cut my hair short. I was inspired by my favorite anime character, Ichimatsu Kochina from Gugure! Kokkuri San. My neighbor, Nekisa is a hair stylist and she offered to style my hair. I admit I was so nervous before she arrived that I…

Recovering After Surgery

It’s important to continue having a healthy mindset, both before and after surgery to ensure healing. What better way to feel good than retail therapy? The Doc Marten Jadon Boot in white are the perfect fit and I can’t wait to wear them to a concert!

My Surgery Story

On the last day of January, I had surgery to remove the cancer. I asked the surgeon about playing music in the operating room and requested BAP. The surgeons allowed me to take my matobong into the operating room. When I was wheeled into the OR I could hear Jongup’s beautiful voice and it was…

My Cancer Story

I’m sitting here waiting to see my plastic surgeon. I never thought I would say those words in my lifetime. I was never one for vanity until the prospect of losing a part of my body became a reality. To stay positive, I’ve thrown myself into work. Currently, I’m working on a project to celebrate…