Day 500! On March 15, 2024, I've reached day 500 since my craniotomy and partial lobectomy surgery to reduce seizures and lower immediate risk from my brain cancer.  I found that keeping my own journal and notes was helpful to me, and later found that sharing my story and thoughts could be helpful for others with brain cancer and those caring for them, or just other people interested in the experiences of others.  I see myself as in a unique and special position of getting to participate and observe as my own damaged brain heals and redevelops, and to use this to expand on years of personal interest in the workings of the human brain.  As I write and as you read, it's important particularly in this post to remember that I'm talking about my  experiences which will be quite unique to me so won't apply to all, and will be interpreted from my lived experience and learned knowledge with some influence from what I've read and studied before surgery and in the months afte...