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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Sooo Siiick!

I get sick from time to time. It usually follows a bout of insomnia. This recent sickness though was something for the books. The whole right side of my face was swollen.


Yep, that's right.It started with just 2 welts that look like innocent insect bites, on on the tip of my right brow and one smack dab on my cheekbone. Then a day later I get a fit of dry cough and fever. Then the day after that, my face swells up. I've had some allergy attacks, but never like this, and never with fever. I took benadryl and was practically knocked out for a day or two. My fever's better now and the swelling has subsided, though the area under my eye is still swelling a little.


Well, the good thing about getting sick (yes I'm trying to put a positive spin on this) is that it keeps me from the tables. Funny thing about tilt, or at least when I tilt, is that I want to keep playing. It's like if I play another session, I would realize that all the bad sessions were just a dream. Now we all know that's not the case. So yeah in a way I'm thankful I had one of the worst allergy attacks I've had ever. Also, benadryl is awesome for insomnia.

So now I'm on my way to Baguio. Hopefully the cool air of my hometown will help clear my head  All you people on your breaks, enjoy yourselves.
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