RIP Ophelia.
Last night, as I was celebrating winning my battle and being able to start getting my life back on track, I read that a friend had lost hers. ophelia_darling was fighting back at the cancer and was determined to beat it, and I truly believed she would. She didn't.
The last entry on her LJ was one from January where she did that "look back over your year" meme. She talks about getting rid of her ex and describes it as "cutting out a cancer". Horrible foreshadowing there. If only her actual cancer was as successful to treat.
It just seems so wrong. She was an amazing witty, funny, gorgeous woman who could make the most amazing clothes. I hadn't seen her in years, but it was nice to keep in touch via social media. I know some of you reading this know her too (far better than I) and I am sorry for your loss.
This in conjunction with the last few weeks have made me determined to appreciate my life. I don't have much but I have a whole lot more than some people and I am grateful for that.
So, tonight I am going to raise a glass to Ophelia. May your heaven be a gay bar with many pretty, sparkling boys.
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