01/01/2024
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Reflecting on 2023, itβs been a year of very little creating in terms of jewellery making, and in all honesty I donβt know if that will change any time soon.
Iβve been channelling my creative side into my painting more recently (Iβve shared my latest piece below π). Iβm really enjoying attempting to teach myself a new skill, and definitely recommend anyone giving it a goβ¦painting, making jewellery, anything crafty etc. it really does help with your mindset.
Now on to the cancer front (Iβve had a few lovely message checking in recently so thought Iβd give an update). Iβve been unbelievably fortunate to have had three years with no evidence of disease (NED) which is amazing. However, last year my tumour marker levels were gradually rising, and the last blood test showed that it is as high as itβs ever been. The CT shows no sign of cancer on any of my organs but does show an enlarged mesenteric lymph node (not got a clue? No, me neither π). So Iβm booked in tomorrow for a PET scan over in Hull to investigate further. Iβm keeping everything crossed that itβs nothing sinister π€π».
I hope that explains why things are quiet on the jewellery front. Plus Iβve fallen out of love with the βsellingβ side of social media, it all feels a bit a forced and bulls**ty of late. Is it just me?
Anyhoo Iβm going to stop rambling on and get on with wishing you all health, happiness and resilience for the year ahead π€
Much love,
Kate xx
P. S. Iβll update the page with results when I get them π€ xx