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March 5, 2022
Health, South Africa
Susan Colby
Accentuating the Positive

With the Russian madman causing mayhem in the world, I am really trying to maintain a positive outlook.

The war news is dominating and it’s difficult to avoid. But am very aware of how my mental health can affect my physical health, so I am attempting (and so far succeeding) to limit my news watching/viewing. I look at just enough to get a very superficial overview but even that is more than I want. I feel so sad for all the people affected by this megalomaniac!

Accentuating the Positive
February 24, 2022
Health, South Africa
Susan Colby
Chemo is Doing its Thing

Time flies by, even the chemo treatments. Yesterday was #5 of the planned 6. The results of my blood tests continue to be good. The cancer marker went from 301 to 187 this week. But not low enough to move on to the next stage. Dr. McCleave said they want to see it at around 30 which is quite a long way yet.

Chemo is Doing its Thing
February 13, 2022
Susan Colby
There’s Hot, and Then There’s HOT

When I came back to South Africa in 2019, I naturally gravitated to where I was born and grew up. And actually ended up in the what we used to call the village of Kloof. (It’s no longer a village!) Kloof is about 18 miles/29km from Durban and just on 1600ft/500km above sea level, giving the area a more moderate climate than Durban, usually being a good 10F less which was the case when I took Rodney to the park this afternoon. Plus less humid.

There’s Hot, and Then There’s HOT
February 3, 2022
Health, South Africa
Susan Colby
Chemo #4 Done, 2 to Go

The fourth treatment went as planned. Mick came with me so he was able to meet my doctor. It’s always good to have another set of ears in a consultation but this one was very straightforward because everything is going so well.

Chemo #4 Done, 2 to Go
January 23, 2022
South Africa
Susan Colby
A Massive Immune Booster

November 16 last year is the fateful day I got the definitive news that changed my life.

By then I ‘d been in hospital for 8 days going through tests and everything else that goes along with a cancer diagnosis. I’d just had laparoscopic surgery for a biopsy and the GYN/surgeon came to visit me after I had very gently been given the diagnosis. He’s a lovely man and from reading his bio, a pretty religious one as well. He said to me as he sat at my bedside, “Have you considered end of life?”

A Massive Immune Booster
Susan Colby
June 6, 2019
Road Trip, Nomad

It's All Coming Together

Susan Colby
June 6, 2019
Road Trip, Nomad
It's All Coming Together

It’s all coming together. The road trip to Washington and Montana is shaping up with a minor hiccup to handle before I take off.

Tagged: glasses dog ate my glasses encinitas Cody Montana, Glasses, dog ate my glasses, montana, cody, road trip

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Susan Colby
May 27, 2019
Nomad, Road Trip

Looking Forward to a 3000 Mile Road Trip

Susan Colby
May 27, 2019
Nomad, Road Trip
Looking Forward to a 3000 Mile Road Trip

Planning a trip up to the Pacific Northwest and Montana this summer. Not sure whether to go to Montana first or on the way back. Decisions, decisions…

Tagged: nomad, road trip, montana, washington, ohmyscantypanties, ohmyunderwear

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Susan Colby
May 15, 2019
Nomad, South Africa

Double Edged Sword

Susan Colby
May 15, 2019
Nomad, South Africa
Double Edged Sword

A year or so ago when Betsy and Barry set a date for their wedding, I knew I needed to be there. So I planned around the date to make sure I was in the area. Last weekend, the deal was done! Now I face a double edged sword, as I plan to leave family and friends here to go back to family and friends in South Africa.

Tagged: hotel del, midway museum, san diego, Betsy wedding

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Susan Colby
May 7, 2019
Nomad, South Africa

Back to My Roots

Susan Colby
May 7, 2019
Nomad, South Africa
Back to My Roots

Back to my roots in South Africa. I finally made the decision when an unusually low fare popped up and I took it!

Tagged: South Africa, airfare, putting down roots

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Susan Colby
April 17, 2019
Self Discovery, Nomad

Is It Too Late To Put Down Roots?

Susan Colby
April 17, 2019
Self Discovery, Nomad
Is It Too Late To Put Down Roots?

Maybe I should title this Susan Exposed as I put these thoughts out to the Universe.

Tagged: loneliness, moving, roots, putting down roots, self discovery

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Susan Colby
March 31, 2019
Nomad, Self Discovery

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Susan Colby
March 31, 2019
Nomad, Self Discovery
Should I Stay or Should I Go?

It’s coming down to decision-making time - not whether to stay or go, but where to go?

Tagged: go or stay, decisions

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Susan Colby
March 20, 2019
Everyday Life, Nomad

In Recovery

Susan Colby
March 20, 2019
Everyday Life, Nomad
In Recovery

Happy Birthday to me! I’m still in recovery from a whirlwind week of fun and games. The Big 70 came in with a bang, eating and drinking and celebrating with friends.

Tagged: happy birthday, san diego, san diego zoo, geogia

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Susan Colby
March 9, 2019
Nomad, Everyday Life

Life in the 'Hood

Susan Colby
March 9, 2019
Nomad, Everyday Life
Life in the 'Hood

Life in the ‘hood is like living in a soap opera! It’s the ever-changing every day lives of people and it’s fascinating!

Tagged: soap opera, south park, georgia, daily life

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