Day 211-12: 21-22 Radiocity Kerrie's glass beads and Victoria Spring 2

It's been a busy, happy but tiring couple of days, and we were left without internet yesterday, so here again is a summary of a few days in one.

Thursday radiotherapy session went smoothly. I saw Dr Rowena who checked my skin reaction, which shes very happy with. My chest is very red and itchy - just as she wanted to ensure any cancer microcells are destroyed.  theres no broken skin yet, which were both happy with and hope it holds up for the next couple of weeks when things will get worse before they get better.

Afterwards Rob and I headed for Newtown to buy some wool as I've been really enjoying the crocheting Maddie taught me. I had discovered a wool shop up there that carries a beautiful range of wool blends. I'm now crocheting Angus a scarf and will work on one for myself next. This shop also gives lessons, so I might follow up on that and move on to something more interesting next! We headed from there to see Blake my hairdresser who have me another trim to keep the 'wooliness' under control. Feeling hungry - especially Rob who had been on a 3 day fast (!!!!) -  we then drove a little further up the road to Enmore and had a fabulous lunch at Madam Chow's. We are surrounded by fabulous Chinese restaurants now, and it's a perfect cuisine while my tastebuds are still a little off.

After all this running about I headed home for an afternoon rest before going to the National Women in Construction Awards night to hear Natalie's give the keynote address. Last year Nat scooped the pool winning two industry scholarships and this year she was invited back to speak about her research. She was, of course, fabulous - she spoke frankly to the room of 1000 people from the industry about the difficulty of women in the industry but also encouraged companies to develop and implement good policies in the area. She looked absolutely gorgeous too! Her fabulous earrings were replicas of the Opera House. This photo is her with the owner of the business who supports the scholarship.

The awards were held at The Star Casino - I'd not been there for many years and found it as garish and depressing as ever. Outside the ballroom where everyone was 'dressed to the nines' as Mum would say, there seemed to be so many lost souls wandering about. Gambling on this level is a wicked, pernicious and corrosive thing.

Friday I was up early for an early treatment which all went well. ONLY 3 TO GO!! I made it back home in time to join Robbie in taking Angus to a specialist appointment. Afterwards, I took Angus for a milkshake before dropping him back to school. He's such a sweet boy with such a clever, quick wit. I love having one-on-one time with him. This afternoon I caught up on some phonecalls with lovely Lisa in Adelaide and Lindy and Ree. We had a quite and early night on Friday night. I started a new book - Euphoria - a fictional account of Margaret Mead's life - I'm hooked already.

Thursday I was wearing these pretty beads Kerrie and Mark gave me as a birthday gift last year. Yesterday I wore a necklace Dad gave me many years ago. Never understanding the point or value of jewellry, it was completely taken by surprise on Christmas about 15 years ago when we presented me with this delicate necklace.