Well I know it's just a spring haze

Some u[dates first and then some autumn photos, because autumn is pretty this year

• the tumor has shrunk by half its size
• I don't carry the BRCA-1, BRCA-2 and CHEC2 genes
• Last round of chemo was postponed by a week, which was blissful because it meant I had a good week left to become me again
• I have the best nurse in the whole world, who listens, really listens who's calm and makes me feel heard. In between all the shitty things, she's a beacon of light, who makes everything a bit better to handle and also nicer.
• The FEC-treatment has come to an end and I know receive a different combination of chemo. It's supposed to cause less nausea and vomiting, but of course I'm one of the few people who's really sensitive to it. The past 2 days weren't funny at all, but today it feels a bit calmer.
• I have 5 big rounds of chemo left, and 6 smaller rounds. I'm nearly halfway there when it comes to the big ones and hopefully the small ones will be less intense.
• This Thursday I'll receive a Port-a-Cath. My veins are getting more and more difficult to find and while I still had many doubts, the lovely nurse decided for me I should get one. I'm super scared about the entire procedure, even though it's supposed to be minor.

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Last weekend my dad, mum, sister and me spent a weekend in a town called Deventer. It's a cute little town, located right next to a river. The town itself is filled with history and just a lovely place to be in.
We spent the weekend in a B&B which turned out to not really be worth the 5 stars and a 9.3 rating it got, but turned out the owner got a bit greedy by all the positive notes and decided to go for more money. He had us pay for a room that wasn't even there yet: it was basically an office, there wasn't even a bed in it when we arrived.
We couldn't make arrangements somewhere else that quickly so decided to stay, but told the owner we wouldn't be paying full price.
All in all he got a bit scared for bad reviews I think, cause in the end he offered us the room for free next time we visit. Which we won't, of course.

Anyway...some pictures. We climbed a church tower, from which we had lovely views over the town and its surroundings and we also walked next to the river. All in all a lovely weekend, especially since it's been quite some times since it's been just the four of us.



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 Yesterday I went to Amsterdam to visit Waterstones and the ABC. Managed to buy 2 books, got 1 for free because I had vouchers. So that was nice. When I took the train back home the sun was about to set. I decided to take out the phone and snap a picture. It was a lucky shot, because the sun was blocking my view. 

And now it's back to work again tonight and holy shit the freak outs I've had. Sigh. When will I learn...
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I so want to take part in photography (editing) classes. Because half the time I have no idea what I'm doing in Aperture, lol. Anyway...today went to visit my sister. She asked me to do a shoot with her so she'd have some pictures of her pregnant bum. I felt honored, but also nervous. I am by no means at all a professional photographer and when I shoot photos, they are often of nature, not humans. I learned that I still have so much to learn! But some photos turned out quite lovely. I won't be posting pictures of my sister here, but will share a shot of my niece which I just love, because it captures her spirit to well! And also a shot of a puddle, which turned out interesting in my opinion. 

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