It's the reason for the season. I just got back in from paradise to find my school infested with the flu. But they don't call it the flu here; it's in-flu-en-za. Twenty-eight students are ill, seven with influenza. Two weeks ago another JET told me all her classes were canceled because every student was sick. Incredible. And just yesterday I was trekking a white-sand beach in clear, eighty-degree weather, looking at jade-green waters. A later post will be all about Palau, pictures included.
For the time being, I have to think of ways to avoid getting sick. Facemasks are a viable option, even if my nurse in the States told me the things are useless. It might just be the psychological effect of covering your mouth and nose. I didn't get a flu shot and now I'm thinking I should've. Maybe I’ll just cower in the staff room and wait for the horror to go away.
Quick Update
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Going to the grocery store, looking at cheese and no longer desiring it is
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1 comments:
Hey Pat! What's the deal with everybody and the flu here! Everytime I get in the subway, the dude with a nasty cough and the mask sits next to me. I'm always terrified I will come down with it. Many of my students are sick as well. The birthday party was my friends so he invited all the folk. But the next party, I will make. Therefore I will do the inviting, and Mr. Pato will be on that list, somewhere near the top I suppose. :) BTW, you pics from you trip look awesome!
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