lease on life

I brought ice cream and "bibingka" (also called flat or rice
cake, as it is traditionally made from a batter of ground rice flour,
eggs and coconut milk) to the office today and one of my officemates
asked me why.

Ich erklärte ihr, dass heute der erste Jahrestag des
Operation ist, der die Zyste in meinem linken Eierstock entfernte.

She couldn't see the point of celebrating the day one had
been operated on.

Aber mein Grund ist wirklich einfach. Any day that one is
given a new lease on life is a day to celebrate.

sayong
11-22-06