So, it has been almost a month since I have posted to this blog. I discovered that trying to take on “writing for 31 days in a row in October” was not a good idea. Ha. Ha. What was I thinking? In the midst of all my breast cancer treatment, I would blog 31 days…
the benefits of being bald when applying face cream, you don’t have to worry about getting it in your hair. it’s like a blank canvas, you can get it anywhere no paying for hairdressers and no hair salon expenses save money on shampoos, conditioners and hair products wear funky and cool caps and hats fun … always…
i started this thing, writing for 31 days in a row, which makes no sense to me if it does not come from the heart, i told myself, but then i realized, that if every writer put that kind of demand on themselves, would we have books? would good books be written? who can live…
I have been thinking about this post for several months now. I try to keep my journal posts as upbeat and positive as I can, but truth is, breast cancer is a HARD journey. A lot of it has been hard. What have been the hardest things about breast cancer? Let’s tell the truth. In…
when i first got diagnosed with breast cancer, all of a sudden, little bits of poetry just started to flow out of me, out of the blue it seemed … it was FUN and effortless … then i began chemotherapy, and it all just came to a halt on its own, just as fast as it…
A Helping Hand for Brenda Johima Benefit Concert! I was WOWED when I got contacted and asked if it would be OK for some musicians and music therapists to put together a fundraising benefit concert on my behalf in Vancouver, to assist with added costs and medical/travel expenses associated with my breast cancer. Of course…
Hi Everyone, Thanks for popping by. I want to let you know that at this time, all of my energies online are now being spent on my breast cancer blog/journal at brendajohima.CA … I am also very active on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. This brendajohima.com website has had to take a backseat (temporarily) until I am…
I have been blessed with so much love and kindness online, via social media, and I am so incredibly grateful. I have been shown the BEST of humanity, through the power of social media to do GOOD in the lives of others. Mine. Thank you to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU, who have supported me…
i am saving money on hair products, hairdressers, hair salons, shampoo and conditioner–that’s about the only thing funny about cancer.” – brenda johima
Good morning, I thought I would give you an update as to where things are at, at this point in time in my healing, recovery and treatment plan for breast cancer. Right now, as I write, I am sitting at home in Fanny Bay. Fortunately where I am, Vancouver Island has beautiful sunny and warmish weather to…