Friday, February 13, 2009

Pneumonia Blues

Sorry for the delay in updates folks. I've had a lingering cold for about a month and decided to consult a doctor. The doctor's office was filled with young kids. A handful of them were my students. They smiled behind their white face masks and whispered to their parents.

Visiting a doctor who you can't really understand is quite an experience. I'd only go see a professional if I thought there was a real problem; that's just the way I am. Put that together with the discomfort of trying to communicate in Japanese and you can see why I've only been to one doctor in over a year and a half. This doctor was an amicable old man who knew a spot of English. He examined my x-ray and checked my breathing. To my surprise he said I have pneumonia. Bronchal and mycoplasmal.

The point of the story is that I have pneumonia and don't feel like doing anything - that includes updating the blog. Bear with me. I'll be back soon.

7 comments:

vince said...

hope you feel better pato! take care of yourself, and stay away from the students!! :)

Will said...

Mate, get well soon!
Intercontinental man-love to you from me.
XxxXxxxXXx

Ryan said...

get well soon man!

can i come and live in your apartment again? i need a hug

Gabriel said...

hope you get well soon paz. i await the next update with the sort of anticipation usually associated with japanese schoolkids awaiting the start of bukatsudou....... easy.

David said...

Hope you get well soon.

Went for the JET interview. How is it possible for my entire knowledge of Japanese theatre, cinema, manga, painting, sculpture, garden design and architecture to come out as" "I like the design, the prints and stuff"?

Patrick said...

Thanks guys!

Vince, I won't touch the dirty buggers. Will, that's the best kind of man love. Ryan, my apartment is always open to you, but the hugs will cost a little extra. Gabe, I can imagine you giddy with excitement. David, you're in, mate. Don't sweat it.

David said...

Thanks, if I make it I will buy you the expensive alcoholic beverage of your choice.

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