Shout Outs!

I want to do some shout outs to the people that have helped me through the treatment. First I want to mention my family, my mam and bro, who have been there for me unconditionally. Next Leon, Blackett, Dave, Claire and Barbara who have shown so much support for me. Also everyone who has left comments on my blog - it's great to have people I've never met say nice things and wish me well. Finally I'd like to ask you all to give my other sites a visit: www.myspace.com/stem100, www.stem.me.uk and stem100.blogspot.com. Hope you enjoy them. Peace out! Stem.

Milking It

Milking It
Originally uploaded by stemflickr.

Having Cancer is a real bitch, especially when you're chasing it around your body. However, if you're prepared to milk it you do find it has the odd benefit. For instance the £500 grant I've just received from Macmillan Cancer Care. It's half of what I was told I could get by that bloke Andy, but still an ample sum. I am very thankful. They do great work and the money will help with my ever increasing credit card debt.

I have also applyed to the Willow Foundation for a 'special day'. My day is to go see Jurassic 5 at Newcastle Academy and go backstage to meet them. I can't fucking wait! Also, I accidently touched a nurse's breast. Seriously, it was an accident. No, really. My bro suggested I attempt to get a bosom facial (his new phrase of the month) a la Open All Hours. I asked how one would attempt such a manuva and he said: Get a nurse to adjust something behind your head then get some timely back cramps and thrust the face upwards. I like his style.

The View From My Window

The View From My Window
Originally uploaded by stemflickr.

Now that's some funky parking. In a stripey no parking zone and blocking access to 2 disabled parking spaces. I'd say they were in a hurry but they've been there for about 20 minutes so far.

Salt Of The Earth

I've met some really nice people on my last in-patient visit. K is still here. He's been in for around 6 months now, but he goes home today. Hurah! T is a really sound guy. He's in his 70's, has bone marrow cancer and is really funny. He's also fallen off a varity of things including roofs, moving vehicles and showers and he's had a few heart attacks for good measure. His family are all funny too. I've made friends with an Asian family as well. They're very chilled out. It's nice to meet people like this because I don't get any visitors. I'm feeling OK about this final stretch because I have people to chat to.

The Piss Room

The Piss Room
Originally uploaded by stemflickr.

When I go to the clinic to see my doc before I have Chemo they stick me in the piss room. As you can tell by the name it stinks of piss and has done for many weeks. No matter what they do they just can't get rid of that stench. There are plenty of empty rooms here - why must they continue to put me in here?

Middlesbrough: Don't Come Here - Part 2

Middlesbrough: Don't Come Here - Part 2
Originally uploaded by stemflickr.

You also have the choice of Pecker Earings. Yes, mini penis' hanging from your ears. Now that's classy. Come on ladies, Teesside's the place to be!

Middlesbrough: Don't Come Here - Part 1

Middlesbrough: Don't Come Here - Part 1
Originally uploaded by stemflickr.

As I run out of things in the hospital to laugh at, I'm widening the search to Middlesbrough in general. When you arrive at the bus station you're greeted with these Flashing Breast Lights. It really sets the mood for the rest of your trip. Let's just say it's a high that's rarely beaten.

Pan Pipes Are Shit...

Pan Pipes Are Shit...
Originally uploaded by stemflickr.

Especially The Beatles greatest hits (destroyed) for fuck sakes. Why is waiting room music so shite?