Although it has only begun for a few days, this has been a week of many ups and downs. I began to lose my voice at the end of last week, but by Monday my throat was in a lot of pain and I was taken to see the clinic on the palace grounds – I was then informed by the doctor (sorry to gross you out) that my tonsils are covered in pus…The way I figure it, I have some sort of strep throat but I do not have many of the common symptoms that accompany it. Monday and Tuesday were then horrid with having to deal with teaching while wanting to do nothing but rest. On Tuesday afternoon, Chiraporn informed me that she wanted me to stay home – since I do not teach any classes on Wednesday – and rest so that my antibiotics would be given the time to kick in – for my sake and everyone else’s. Normally, a day home to do nothing but rest would seem like a blast to anyone else. However, those of you who know me are aware that I detest having nothing to do. Furthermore, my bathroom is currently being blown to bits because there is no water pressure coming from the shower head (I’ve been using dear Angelica’s shower for the past week) and my internet is currently not working so I am not even able to spend time talking to friends and family.
I feel well enough to go exploring around BKK, but the skies look ominous (it rains at least once a day everyday) and I’m sure that my complete lack of knowledge regarding my whereabouts would land me in a significant amount of trouble. It is unfortunate because there is so much I want to see and do, but so far I have been restricted to the same familiar sites…but I try to pace myself with the knowledge that I am not simply here for a short period of time – I am not a tourist – but rather, I have committed myself for the somewhat long term to BKK and I will be able to see all I want to see in due time.
Nevertheless, I look forward to the weekend because I hope to visit the area around the river and visit the floating market and some of the Wats in that area of BKK. Furthermore, I am going to watch a Muay Thai fight with a friend that I met towards the end of last week – so I am very excited about that. Till then, I will take my medicines and hope that the coughs will eventually subside enough for me to stay asleep at night.
Lots of love.
3 comments:
Wow...that is a lot of bad stuff combining at once. I hope that you are feeling better.
Get better soon!! If you're still sick next week- I'll come and take care of you (not really but that's what my mom always told me). Drink lots of hot tea, rest your throat, and know that we are all thinking about you.
Labs started today and no one came by to borrow my books- it's not the same but new compound #2 was made today! One more step closer to the PhD and I can't wait for you to visit me in SC.
Take care and know we love you lots and miss you lots.
You didnt want Obama to win the democrats?
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