Alive by halkia

Alive

3.33 pm: Every August 5th I take a self-portrait to celebrate being alive. Eight years ago to this day I was told I had cancer. Due to sheer luck (and years of treatment) I am still here, which makes me very happy.

This year's portrait was taken in the car as we spent the whole day on the road in heavy traffic.
what a great way of celebrating life - it's not until these kinds of events come along you realise how precious life really is. Glad you have fought it through
August 5th, 2012  
What a fabulous way to remember and to celebrate!!! You look terrific...enjoy the trip!
August 5th, 2012  
This makes me very happy too!
August 5th, 2012  
Heel fijn dat je er bent!:-) Mooi portret voor dit jaar!
August 5th, 2012  
Bep
Kan zo gauw geen woorden vinden, maar dat zegt genoeg. Kus.
August 5th, 2012  
well done you look great and this is a very meaningful way to celebrate!
August 5th, 2012  
Gefeliciteerd dat je er nog steeds bent! Knuf!
August 5th, 2012  
Zo fijn!
August 5th, 2012  
What a great way to celebrate! Lovely. Glad you are still here.
August 5th, 2012  
What a miracle! Great way to celebrate! Love the selfie!
August 6th, 2012  
En wat een wonder is het toch :)
En .... weeronline geeft vanaf morgen niets meer onder de 8 (pas volgende week donderdag een zeventje er tussendoor), dus ook dat komt helemaal goed :)))
XXX
August 7th, 2012  
Great idea for marking this day with a photo every year! I hope everything's ok with you and you stay strong! Miracles happen! :)
August 7th, 2012  
@velina Thank you! And yes, I am okay, I've been in remission for years :)
August 7th, 2012  
Love to read that you're celebrating and appreciating life. You look young, healthy and happy!
August 8th, 2012  
Wonderful selfie and here's to many more years!
August 11th, 2012  
great story and great selfie judith
August 21st, 2012  
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