I’ve had that line from Finding Nemo in my head all day.
You know that one. “Just Keep Swimming.”
Who knew it could be such a great mantra?
I got the results back from my scan. Good news: no more cancer!
Bad news: I’ll be having the RAI (radioactive iodine treatment) in April.
I’m trying to remain positive and excited about the no cancer news. That really is a weight off my shoulders. That really is something to be happy about. It could have been a totally different result and for that I am supremely grateful.
They don’t prepare you for the dissapointment though. And that’s really what I’m feeling today. Yesterday was pretty rough and today I’ve got the puffy eyes to prove it. I’m trying to mentally and emotionally prepare myself for what’s to come. But today, I kind of just want to ignore all of it.
So I keep repeating “Just Keep Swimming” and reminding myself about the things that help me. And listening to songs from my newest obsession:
It will all be alright. I’ll keep swimming, and if I gets too hard, I’ll float.
Happy Weekend. Float on. 
I’m really liking your good news, and continuing in the spirit of not dwelling on the bad news, you should check out Mick Boogie’s remix of Adele’s 21 (the remix is called Adele 88). It’s the album Adele would have released if she’d been singing in 1988 instead of being born. And now I feel really old.
(Download it for free here: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=SO0X6T3N)
Very cool! I feel old everyday when students tell me they don’t know 80′s songs because they weren’t born then.!.
Good new? That’s great news! I love your positive attitude, which beats the heck out of the bad news!
PS Can’t wait to get my hands on her CD!
Her CD is incredible – I’ve listened to it on repeat 40 times at least. And thank you
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swwiIIIMMmmmMMiiiINg!! Congrats on no cancer, love! xo
Thank you my friend!
Bittersweet, I suppose? Fab news girly! Sorry about the return visit for more radioactive fun next month though. One day this will all be a distant memory you’ll be boring your grandkids with. Keep swimming is right!
In other news, you are the second person in two days to say rad things about Adele! Totally gonna check her album out.
Adele is amazing, seriously! And thank you – I love that thought, trying to keep it in mind that one day it will be just something else that made me stronger
Congrats on the great news! So glad to hear it!
Justttttt keep swimmin’ – 42 Wallaby Way!
Thanks Errign!
That is wonderful news! Comgratulations!
The diet news is a bummer though… I am starting a soy and dairy free diet today because my son has reflux issues and we’re trying to rule out soy and/or dairy allergies (through breast milk). Soy and dairy ingredients are in everything and I eat a lot if both. Major diet overhaul…. But for a good cause
Thanks Shannon
Yes, diet overhaul is never easy, but it’s definitely worth it. I think I did much better on it, as I’m sure you will, when there’s a higher “reason” for eliminating certain foods, as opposed to just “dieting.” I amazed myself at my ability to not eat chocolate and other things I typically always want. Good luck! I can probably give you some good soy/dairy free product ideas too!
We’ll float on good news is on the way… Hell to the YES for no cancer! Sorry for the bad news though sweets. Luckily, I’m pretty sure Adele can cure most things. I don’t even want to tell you how many times I’ve listened to “Someone Like You”
I’m sure it’s equal to or less than the obscene amount that I’ve listened to that song. I loooove it! Thanks lady
i’m glad you’re doing the positive thing because april is a long time away and who knows maybe by then you won’t even need the treatment! celebrate your peace out cancer this weekend with lots of wine and man time
Thanks my dear! I spent the weekend painting walls – not so much the ideal celebration time, but the wine and boy time will come soon!
I’m so happy about your good news!!! So wonderful to hear!
However, I’m so sorry you need to go in for RAI next month. I know it must be tough to not let that hang over your head, but you have such an amazing attitude. You’re going to be able to float right through this.
And I’m loving Adele’s new album. Hopefully she’ll help give you strength to swim.
Thanks Lauren
I’m trying to think of the good things – thanks for encouraging me to keep that up!
Congratulations! The happiness will set in when it sets in. Two of my co-workers have had the RAI and said it was very easy.
Focus on the positive: You are cancer free, you are about to embark on the last phase of treatment, and you have started a wonderful new journey towards wellness. Hurray!
Thanks for those reminders Kelly
You’re right, this wellness journey has some bumps but I’m headed in the right direction!
First of all, a big YAY!! for the non-cancer verdict. that truly IS good news. try to relish in the good and not focus on the ‘not so good’. i know it’s easier said than done but this is a big victory and you need to let yourself feel that before moving onto the next thing you need to tackle. and i think that mantra is a super great one!!! i might need to use that one myself. hang in there, Erin.
Thanks Jodi
It’s a good Crazy Sexy reminder, isn’t it – appreciating what’s happened before moving on. Definitely need that reminder with this situation! xo
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This is *GREAT* news!!!!! Big congrats, Erin!!!
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