I listened to my lungs and did my own Hash trail, walking from my house to the On-Home venue.
A flat highway walk is not exactly a challenge, though, and I do miss being up in those hills.
Options for my return to Barretto were either a Jeepney or a trike. As I waited on the highway, a trike pulled up, and I asked how much to Barretto. He said, “200 pesos.” That’s ridiculous for less than 5K, so I waved him off. I could ride a Jeepney for 20 pesos. Then another trike approached and offered the ride for 100 pesos. That seemed fair to me, so I crawled in. When we arrived at It Doesn’t Matter, I gave him 140 pesos and thanked him for not attempting to gouge me. He was pleased with his tip and thanked me for my generosity.
I was also the first Hasher to arrive at IDM and I had another beer. As the group began coming in, it was nearing 7 p.m., so I paid my tab and headed home. Once again, I was in bed by eight. I had a crazy dream that woke me at midnight, and try as I might, I couldn’t get back to sleep. So, I reverted to my new killing hours with television routine. Netflix was working again, and a friend had suggested I might like a series called “Shameless,” so I did a quick search, and there it was. You can read all about the show at the link above. I watched the first three episodes of Season 1 (there are eleven seasons with twelve episodes each). It’s been entertaining so far, but that is a big commitment of time to wade the entire series. We’ll see if it can hold my attention in the long run.
So, I think yesterday’s easy hike was still a good sign that I’m improving health-wise.\
I still have the cough, although it is less frequent. The pain in my side every time I cough is excruciating. I’m going to do a consult with Dr. Jo this afternoon just to make sure this isn’t something I need to be concerned with.
This bout of ailments is like nothing I’ve experienced before. I’ll be glad to be my old self again soon. I want to live long and prosper.
Today’s pun:
Here’s hoping for a better tomorrow.
It might not have been the Hash route, but you at least walked something.
re: “Breathless”
Yikes, what a name for a funeral parlor.
I enjoyed the sunset picture.
Cheaper trike—what’s not to like?
It’s been entertaining so far, but that is a big commitment of time to wade the entire series. We’ll see if it can hold my attention in the long run.
Just consume it in small bites, and you’ll be fine.
re: pain while coughing
A quick search reveals that… you should definitely see the doc and get checked out. There are too many possibilities for a non-expert to sift among them and arrive at an informal diagnosis—everything from appendicitis to respiratory infection to straining of the intercostal (between-the-ribs) muscles to smoking and asthma. You’re right to see the doc.
As always, good luck. I seem to be saying that a lot these days. Let’s get to a point where I say it less frequently.
I have heard of people that have cracked a rib or two due to a heavy bout of coughing. Another thing to add that to the list of possible causes.
Having cracked a rib before (not due to coughing), the pain you are experiencing could be because of that.
Good luck!!
Brian, you’d think I’d remember a cough that cracked a rib–a muscle strain seems more likely to me. But it could be something else. I’m doing an ultrasound of my abdomen today. Dr. Jo wants to see what’s going on inside of there.
Kev, yep, I’m going to keep Hashing as long as I can, even if I’m missing the “good” parts.
Yeah, I guess all the clients of that funeral home are Breathless. At least, I hope so!
Dr. Jo was taken aback by that bruising. She said it could indicate something more severe than a simple muscle strain. I’m getting an ultrasound done today to help her identify the problem.
Thanks for the good wishes…