It has been almost a year since I was diagnosed with breast cancer.Since that day in October, I have had two surgeries, been through 4 months of chemotherapy, and 20 treatments of radiation. I have lost all of my hair, a few bad friends, but gained a whole lot of perspective.

At first I had to ask myself " why did this happen, where did it come from?" and even though I live a pretty positive and healthy lifestyle with no history of breast cancer in my family, I was handed the cancer card.

After a lot of soul searching I know why I got diagnosed, and I can honestly say, I don't regret it. I am happier, calmer and healthier than I have ever been.

It is now time to celebrate life and celebrate me! A week ago I packed up my jeep, took along my dog and my downhill mountain bike and hit the open road for a west coast road trip through Canada and The United States. I have been to Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler and now Victoria British Columbia visiting old friends and taking in all that this beautiful world has to offer. Tomorrow I am going to get my very first tattoo from an old friend, signifying my journey and survival!

On Thursday I hop on a ferry and head down to Oregon for some surfing and exploring.

I will update this every day on my amazing adventures!

This is The Good Life!

Ally