i woke up yesterday and i had lost my voice. after drudging through the day, my coworkers urged me to go to the doctor. after calling three, and then being rerouted to another, i waited a full hour to be diagnosed as having both the flu and strep throat. i had to have a shot in a not so pleasant area, and was given several medications.

since no doctors could get me in, i was rerouted to an urgent care clinic. that was an experience. i respect the nurses and doctors who work there. the folks in the lobby were, well... interesting. one was on his cell phone talking about nascar and there were kids running around all over the place. an elderly couple sat in silence in the corner. and the mom of the kids yelled at them in spanish.

once in a room, they did some tests with swabs and said the results would be up in 10-12 minutes. a half hour later they returned. at that point, i was curled up into a ball on the table with my head resting on the paper covered pillow. a question--why specify 12 minutes if you plan to take 30? it was a real specific number that i believed. i would have given much more leeway had they had said 15 minutes. but 12?

the prescriptions took quite a while as well. i had to go to two stores for that. it's really hard to fake sick when you can't speak. but the reactions are always humorous. people whisper back or they speak very loudly using one syllable words. at which point i stare at them blankly.

i was told that i am highly contagious and was given several instructions involving the use of toothbrushes. the pain is not so piercing as the migraines, just a general overall uckiness and lack of strength. even to whisper.

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i generally dislike it when others post messages to their friends on their blogs, but due to my lack of voice, i need to make an exception.

Heather--i will send the jeans as soon as i get the strength. most likely by the end of this week. i'm not wearing them. i will send them. i promise.

peace and good health to all.

posted by Kelly @ 7:40:00 AM