This sucks, Everything about cancer sucks and I’m stuck dealing with it. I can’t travel, I can’t leave my own house without a mask. Basically I’m limited to a select variety of activities that won’t interfere with cancer. Cancer, cancer, cancer, everything has to be about cancer. However, I have decided to implement a plan into my daily routine; do one spontaneous or memorable thing each day. Although they are small there are a few examples of how I’ve tried to turn these now moments into wow moments.

1. When my cousins first got here I pulled them to the side and made a plan to jump into the pool with all of our clothes on. This might sound completely dull but for me and my seven year old cousins we were able to forget about everything that matters and do something spontaneous, without thinking about how wet and uncomfortable our clothes would be. We made a memory that we will remember for the rest of our lives.

2. I went with my boyfriend and two of his fraternity brothers to learn how to roll our own sushi. I had to agree to this because when else was I going to get to learn such a great and spontaneous task. The experience taught me more than how to make a spicy tuna roll, it gave me a chance to forget about the cancer and do something enjoyable with a few of the people that mean the most to me.

3. I made my whole family (grandma, grandpa, a family friend, mom, dad, and others at our house) take a shot of Tequila together. I’m sure you’re reading this asking why in the fuck would this be a mature or wow moment…to me this is something that I will hold closest to my heart because for the first time in who knows how long my family laughed together and were able to do something that didn’t have to do with our everyday problems. My dad and I did an extra shot, why, well…….

As you read this is should be clear that not only are these activities all very simple, but I have cancer…I mean you can’t expect me to be able to skydive or ride a roller coaster. This is why I want to challenge you to come up with activities that will turn a now into wow a moment.

Suggestions for wow moments are encouraged and if you want to do something relevant, spontaneous, and fun then feel free to come and visit. Love and cherish these wow moments.

PL&FC