i've just learnt of the horrible news that an acquaintance passed away last year. she was a beautiful girl of about my age. she passed away within three months of finding out she was inflicted with the advanced stage of a certain condition.

some of you may remember my health crisis last year. i had a minor operation to nip a potential serious illness from developing.

it is one and the same with the illness that took her life.

i've missed my last follow-up appointment.

i've been putting it off because i'd wanted to believe i'm fine now.

i think it's time for me to face it.