More on Living in Super-HDTV

A few weeks ago, I mentioned how my life these days is more vibrant, moving, and beautiful than ever -- that I've been living life in "super-HDTV." This newfound, sinfully rich life I've been living (rich in love, friendship, excitement, and joy) can be attributed, in part, to my cancer diagnosis. Each day is a gift for all of us, but it's hard to see that gift day after day for most. When you have cancer, it's pretty hard not to notice it.

But my cancer diagnosis isn't responsible for all of it.

Take today, for instance.

When I opened my eyes this morning, Winston (my Yorkshire terrier) sprung to action and proceeded to greet me with some face licks. I hugged my hubby, Will -- the person who has been my best friend and partner for over 10 years now -- and checked my email, which included a sweet message from none other than Coach K. I sang my lungs out in the shower, had breakfast with my awesomely fun parents, and made the easy drive to downtown L.A. 

I met with the highly efficient and nice looking folks over at O Hotel to finalize plans for my party and felt my excitement for my big night growing. Will and I got haircuts and both looked over at each other and smiled at our new 'dos as we were being clipped. I grabbed lunch at Mendocino Farms with my best friend Tim -- we screeched so loudly with laughter during our lunch that one of the employees there started laughing just because we were. 

I spent time with some of my favorite people at OMM -- laughing a lot, giving and getting big hugs, and receiving wonderful words of encouragement and friendship. I skipped back home for a second to grab my gym clothes -- just enough time to hug Will while looking at the beautiful downtown L.A. skyline (living on the 12th floor has its perks). I had a great workout and felt my strong and fit body responding with gusto to the challenges I put before it. I had a delicious sushi dinner with Will and my parents. I received an awesome present -- a Duke blanket with "WunderGlo '04" stitched on it -- from my friend Mike. 

And I just had a lovely piece of vegan apple pie.

It was a gorgeous, full day. So what did cancer have to do with any of it?

Nothing. 

The beautiful people in my life have always been there. The wonderful moments were always present in each day. And the laughs have always been plentiful. My life has always been "super-HDTV" brilliant. The only real difference between the pre- and post-diagnosis me is that now I'm taking the time to savor each drop of that life. 

And it's delicious.