I'm a 32 year old, Korean American female, breast cancer SURVIVOR. I was diagnosed of Stage I Breast Cancer on April 4, 2008 and finished Chemotherapy (TAC) and radiation treatments on December 4, 2008. The year 2008 was a turning point in my life. Life as I believed it to be was full of surprises and uncertainties. It was like spilled milk over my lifemap that I had carefully drafted. Now, I take the "one day approach" in life. Everyday's a new day. You never know what tomorrow brings so live your EVERYDAY life to its fullest. Today's problem will be solved tomorrow. There's nothing in life that cannot be solved. It's how you deal with it. It's how you perceive life. You can find joy in the smallest things in life. Never dwell on negativity. Once you fall into darkness, the dive can be eternal until your soul is dead. Stay on top of your positive energy. Spend time with people that make you laugh and bring you joy. You make the choices. All this sounds CLICHE but so true. This is how I perceive LIFE THROUGH MY LENS. Cancer took NOTHING from me as I gained my health back, hair is growing wild, and I'm happier than EVER! Of course, the uncertainties of my health daunts me at times but that's life, isn't it? The mystery of life..... Everyday is a new day. The day I ended my treatments was the LA Live Grand Opening in Downtown, Los Angeles known as "The Lighting of the Angels". For me, it was a symbol of Angel protecting me as my new life began.
