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

YOU ARE AMAZING I Love you and keep been you:)

Ally, I found all your videos today on YouTube...you are so damn funny and have such a great outlook on life. Today was my 17 year old daughters last day of chemo. She had a very rare ovarian cancer. She had a basketball size tumor removed on June 9th, 2009 and started chemo shortly after that. Three really hard rounds of high dose chemo. Kalley reminds me a lot of you...very funny, strong, great outlook, positive attitude and as today was her last day she was ready to get on with her life. The best phrase she said after being diagnosed was "this is what happens to the other guy" to which I responded "today we are the other guy." Stay strong and may only wonderful things come your way! You are beautiful inside and out! Kande in Utah