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Hospital Trip Update – Chemo Round 1

  • January 29, 2018July 2, 2020
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Monday afternoon update. I’m ok.Wishing I could have a big warm bubble bath.My bed would be awesome.A decent mug of tea would be very special.A good night sleep a blessing.My…

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Chemo Round 1 Goes really wrong !

  • January 28, 2018July 2, 2020
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Monday morning update. Don’t panic.I’m still kicking arse. Small blip is all. Well I started to feel ill. I developed a bad case of acne which I thought was just…

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Reading Cancer notes

  • December 8, 2017July 1, 2020
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Finally reading the notes. In summary listen to the medical team be healthy but no fad diets required ( every section on this was clear). Thank goodness because I can…

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Diagnosed with Cancer

  • December 6, 2017July 1, 2020
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Today I have some tough news to share.I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.Don’t ask me any complex questions…. I don’t know the answers yet.My family and closest friends know…

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Tonya O'Donnell

This is my personal blog site. Started in 1998 it has changed many times. I teach webskills & graphics (freelance) in business & colleges so it’s great to have a place to practice skills. It has also become a place to save my mental health. A place to pour out my thoughts & feelings so they don’t dwell in my head too much. I am not famous, I am an ordinary person with an extraordinary life. I kicked cancer’s arse in 2018. If nothing else if that story helps someone else then it was worth recording it.

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There is now some sparkle in this project. @hobbi There is now some sparkle in this project.

@hobbii_yarn #twister 

#crochet #mermaidcolours #beach #holidayvibes #crochetersofinstagram #crocheting  #crochetaddict #crochetlove #crocheted #crochetlover #cottonyarn
The upside to surgery recovery time... lots of cro The upside to surgery recovery time... lots of crochet getting done.

@hobbii_yarn #twister 

#crochet #mermaidcolours #beach #holidayvibes #crochetersofinstagram #crocheting  #crochetaddict #crochetlove #crocheted #crochetlover #cottonyarn
You can tell I've not been feeling 100% since my s You can tell I've not been feeling 100% since my surgery.

Crochet & movies are all I can manage. These mermaid colours are giving me serious sea fomo 🤣

@hobbii_yarn #twister 

#crochet #mermaidcolours #beach #holidayvibes #crochetersofinstagram #crocheting  #crochetaddict #crochetlove #crocheted #crochetlover #cottonyarn
Swim No 16 Rhoscolyn was simply beautiful. I am Swim No 16 Rhoscolyn was simply beautiful. 

I am gutted that I can't actually swim in the sea at the moment, but I will get there.

Meanwhile, I enjoyed walking the beach & revelling in the beauty of the place I live & taking photos. Plus, we went for a chippy tea and ice cream afterwards ❤️

#42challenge #cemaesbayswimmers #liveyourbestlife #liveyouradventure #coldwatwerswimming #cancersurvivor #seaswim #seaswimminguk #sea #mindbodysoul #lifelessons
We swam at Rhoscolyn. The mountains were our back We swam at Rhoscolyn.  The mountains were our backdrop !! 

How beautiful is the place I live ❤️

Feeling blessed.

Recently visited the city I used to live in & realised I didn't miss the business at all. In fact, I'm so glad I now live a million miles away from all that noise, traffic etc. I love living by the sea 🌊 

#sea #seasidelife #Anglesey ##ynysmôn #outdooradventures #rural #cancersurvivor ##lifelessons #liveyourbestlife #liveyouradventure #mindbodysoul #Fibromyalgia #breastcancer
Believe in yourself ❤️ Keep going, step by st Believe in yourself ❤️

Keep going, step by step.

#fuckcancer
I can't swim after my surgery, but I'm still going I can't swim after my surgery, but I'm still going along because it's important ❤️

This was swim 15. Porth Eilian, Llaneilian. It's a stunning little Bay. The sun shone brightly & the sea was beautiful. 

The local swim group was there and showed their support, too. 34 swimmers in total. 

Just amazing 👏
This was back at end August. Dig Tribe celebrating This was back at end August. Dig Tribe celebrating end of the DIG in Bodewryd ❤️

#llanfechell #bronzeage #heneb #YnysMon #anglesey #Hanes #dig #archaeology #archaeologylife #friendship #findyourtribe
These girls have helped transform my life into the These girls have helped transform my life into the crazy, fun, occasionally surreal but happy life I have here on this amazing island, surrounded by the sea 🌊 ❤️ 

Sometimes, you have no idea where your future will take you. Mine brought me home to the place where I was born & and honestly, it was the best decision. 

I still struggle with living with the fallout from cancer & ongoing health issues, but I really make the most of the good days & that is amazing 👏 🤩.

I love this place, its community & the friends I've made here. I miss a few of my friends from Malvern, so much but I'm so glad I'm here now.

❤️ 
#Anglesey
#YnysMôn ##outdooradventures #beach #sea #seasidelife #seaswim #coldwatwerswimming ##coldwaterimmersion #coldwatertherapy #friendship #liveinthemoment #liveyouradventure #liveyourbestlife #cancerwarrior #Fibromyalgia #lymphodema #Tamoxifen
Llanbadrig Beach / Porth Padrig ❤️ #Anglesey Llanbadrig Beach / Porth Padrig ❤️

#Anglesey #YnysMôn
Rhosneigr Beach at sun down #Anglesey #YnysMôn Rhosneigr Beach at sun down 

#Anglesey #YnysMôn #Rhosneigr
Found this on my camera reel. Blessed to live by t Found this on my camera reel.
Blessed to live by the sea & be able to do this ❤️
Not winning any fashion awards today, but blood pr Not winning any fashion awards today, but blood pressure surprisingly controlled !! Well, for me anyway 🙂 

Basically, I have some lumps or polyps, most likely nothing to worry about & a crazy side effect of Tamoxifen, but because of cancer risk, they need to remove & biopsy them.

Trust me, #cancer just sucks !! 

I'm kind of ready for this part of my story to be a closed chapter now ! 

Staying crazy 🤪 & positive is my armour.
I wasn't allowed any lipstick 🤣

#surgery #Tamoxifen #Polyps #lumps #womb
I brought a pillow, a blanket & a cuddly to make t I brought a pillow, a blanket & a cuddly to make the hospital feel less.... hospital 🤣🤣

#dontgiveup ##warrior #cancersurvivor #lifelessons #liveyourbestlife #autismfamily
Surgery day today. There have been a few tears, b Surgery day today.

There have been a few tears, but I got this !! 

#strength #positivemindset #positivevibes #cancerlifelessons #cancerwarrior #cancersucks
I had a lot on my mind but loved this swim ❤️ I had a lot on my mind but loved this swim ❤️

#42challenge ##cemaesbayswimmers #Anglesey #YnysMôn #coldwatwerswimming #seaswim #seaswimminguk #coldwatertherapy #vagalnerve #coldwater
Newry Beach Holyhead for swim No 14 on the 14th !! Newry Beach Holyhead for swim No 14 on the 14th !! 

Felt like a holiday destination ❤️

#42challenge ##cemaesbayswimmers #Anglesey #YnysMôn #coldwatwerswimming #seaswim #seaswimminguk #coldwatertherapy #coldwater #coldswimming #painrelief #this #liveinthemoment #instagood
Happiest in the sea 🌊 💙 Cancer & all it's Happiest in the sea 🌊 💙 

Cancer & all it's fallout can go do one !!! 

#livestrong ##attitudewarrior #autismmom #loveyourlife #pma #liveyouradventure #liveyourbestlife #liveyouradventure #cancersurvivor #lifelessons #Fibromyalgia #Lymphodema
Clearly I'm as happy in a field full of archaeolog Clearly I'm as happy in a field full of archaeologists as I am at the beach ❤️

#liveinthemoment ##liveyouradventure #lifelessons #liveyourbestlife #Anglesey #ynysmôn #archaeology #dig #llanfechell
Sitting in a field with happy community volunteers Sitting in a field with happy community volunteers & the dig tribe.

Love it !! 

#liveyouradventure #liveyourbestlife #archaeology #DIG
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  • This view point out over Bull Bay which also looks towards Amlwch Port is just between Bull Bay and Amlwch
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    This view point out over Bull Bay which also looks towards Amlwch Port is just between Bull Bay and Amlwch
  • Caemes Bay as a beach is not quite as wide & sandy as the beach at Benllech that we
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Caemes Bay as a beach is not quite as wide & sandy as the beach at Benllech that we've been
  • Rhosneigr today ❤️ #Anglesey #hiddentreasures #livingmybestlife #explore #exploring #Wales #welshTown #angleseylife #AngleseyCounty #seasidelife #seaside #coastal #boats #beachlife #beachvibes #beach #microadventure
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Rhosneigr today ❤️  #Anglesey   #hiddentreasures   #livingmybestlife   #explore   #exploring   #Wales   #welshTown   #angleseylife   #AngleseyCounty   #seasidelife   #seaside   #coastal   #boats   #beachlife   #beachvibes   #beach   #microadventure 
  • The beach life is definitely for us ❤️ #Anglesey #hiddentreasures #livingmybestlife #explore #exploring #Wales #welshTown #angleseylife #AngleseyCounty #seasidelife #seaside #coastal
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    The beach life is definitely for us ❤️  #Anglesey   #hiddentreasures   #livingmybestlife   #explore   #exploring   #Wales   #welshTown   #angleseylife   #AngleseyCounty   #seasidelife   #seaside   #coastal 
  • It
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    It's like a corner of heaven. I force my body every single day to work beyond its capabilities just so
  • Lunch today at the Sail Loft at Amlwch Port. We spotted the Port Fisheries boat going out. It
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Lunch today at the Sail Loft at Amlwch Port. We spotted the Port Fisheries boat going out. It's called the
  • Listening to the finale with Welsh song bathed in the blue lights. #Anglesey #Amlwch #hiddentreasures #livingmybestlife #explore #exploring #Wales #welshTown
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Listening to the finale with Welsh song bathed in the blue lights.  #Anglesey   #Amlwch   #hiddentreasures   #livingmybestlife   #explore   #exploring   #Wales   #welshTown 
  • Sometimes life just hands you the opportunity to open a door into new adventures. Moving up to Anglesey feels like
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Sometimes life just hands you the opportunity to open a door into new adventures. Moving up to Anglesey feels like
  • No filter necessary for this beautiful photo of Amlwch Port today. We went for lunch at the Sail Loft at
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    No filter necessary for this beautiful photo of Amlwch Port today. We went for lunch at the Sail Loft at
  • Last view back across the Port at Amlwch as we leave to head home. Tired by happy. This is what
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Last view back across the Port at Amlwch as we leave to head home. Tired by happy. This is what
  • Rhosneigr Beach today. Its got a lot if rocks and stones at the left hand end as you look out
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Rhosneigr Beach today. Its got a lot if rocks and stones at the left hand end as you look out
  • Fisheries Patrol boat The Lady Megan leaving Amlwch Port this afternoon. No filter needed because that sea & that sky
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Fisheries Patrol boat The Lady Megan leaving Amlwch Port this afternoon. No filter needed because that sea & that sky
  • St Patrick
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    St Patrick's Bell on Traeth Maw, Caemes Bay. It was placed in the bay in 2014 & is considered an
  • The flare signified the end of the event. The sun is finally disappearing. #Anglesey #Amlwch #hiddentreasures #livingmybestlife #explore #exploring #Wales
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    The flare signified the end of the event. The sun is finally disappearing.  #Anglesey   #Amlwch   #hiddentreasures   #livingmybestlife   #explore   #exploring   #Wales 
  • Tired by so happy that we took part in this lovely event. To celebrate our special connection with the Earth,
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Tired by so happy that we took part in this lovely event. To celebrate our special connection with the Earth,
  • The lanterns turned blue & green at the end of the light show. #Anglesey #Amlwch #hiddentreasures #livingmybestlife #explore #exploring #Wales
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    The lanterns turned blue & green at the end of the light show.  #Anglesey   #Amlwch   #hiddentreasures   #livingmybestlife   #explore   #exploring   #Wales 
  • Meanwhile this is my place in the sun. Reminds me of a roof terrace in Turkey Feels like it too
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Meanwhile this is my place in the sun. Reminds me of a roof terrace in Turkey Feels like it too
  • The light almost seemed like a setting sun itself ❤️. In this last part of the night it kept changing
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    The light almost seemed like a setting sun itself ❤️. In this last part of the night it kept changing
  • What a great mini adventure we had. #Anglesey #Amlwch #hiddentreasures #livingmybestlife #explore #exploring #Wales #welshTown #angleseylife #AngleseyCounty #seasidelife #seaside #coastal
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    What a great mini adventure we had.  #Anglesey   #Amlwch   #hiddentreasures   #livingmybestlife   #explore   #exploring   #Wales   #welshTown   #angleseylife   #AngleseyCounty   #seasidelife   #seaside   #coastal 
  • Cat Zen. Spot the Cat. I think its called finding a place to sleep with some shade ❤️ #mycancertherapybuddy Never
    by tonyatemplar 3 years ago
    Cat Zen. Spot the Cat. I think its called finding a place to sleep with some shade ❤️  #mycancertherapybuddy  Never
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