On Friday I arrived on site at Chelsea Flower Show.

This time last year I turned up knowing that I had a stonking big secret and I had just the best week of normality with my wonderful Chelsea family. They truly did set me up for my treatment plan and they didn’t even know they were doing it!

This time I walked on site with quite a feeling of trepidation… what would be the reaction of everyone to the curly, grey haired, cancer induced restyle?

Well, you know what, it just doesn’t matter. I’m here. That’s what matters.

There have been a few shocked faces, a few leaky eyes, many MANY hugs (of course, I’ve had a year to adjust, some people who I’ve seen in the last 48 hours have had about 5 minutes to prepare their faces and reactions for a suitable response).

There’s one thing that hasn’t changed… I’m still the same bossy, irritating cow – control freak/OCD mode is still functioning much to the dismay of many of the marvellous crew that are onsite!

Here’s to a great week!

xx