Long time, no post. Regular readers have likely observed over the years that I periodically have to take an unplanned hiatus from blogging while I engage in the mundane tasks of actually living my life. Not sure why, but sometimes I get in a place where I have to withdraw and re-calibrate. It’s no big deal really and I always find my way back here so that you may share in the boring and often pathetic details of my so-called life. And here I am!
During my absence, I reckon this was my big epiphany: My life is not all that I hoped that it would be. But it is better than I ever imagined it could be.
That’s good enough I suppose.
The other day someone asked me if I had a good memory. I honestly answered “I don’t remember”. Bada bing! Stick around, I’ll be here all week!
What else?
Well, I’m still sick. Going on six weeks now and I don’t recall ever being ill for such an elongated period of time. The coughing fits keep me awake at night and consequently I’m always exhausted. Which makes it hard to maintain focus and motivation. Most concerning has been a shortness of breath and lack of stamina. Which continues to impede my walking routine. Not to be overly dramatic about it, but I’ve taken to leaving my apartment door unlocked, just in case I need to be rescued at some point. Although truthfully not many folks would know where to find me should I call out in the night for help. Heh, living on the edge!
I did go back to the international clinic and Soonchunhwang hospital yesterday. It was my fourth visit regarding the cough from hell. This time I got to see my regular physician, the hilarious Dr. Yoo. He didn’t seem to be all that concerned and reassured me that the coughing was natural and needed to excrete the phlegm that is stubbornly clinging to my lungs. He reviewed what the sexy Dr. Kim had previously prescribed and concurred with her course of action. He prescribed a slew of new medications to take over the next ten days and professed his belief that I would be healthy in the new year. One of the pills is supposed to help me make it through the night, and at least last night I did have an uninterrupted sleep. Of course, I was drunk when I went to bed so I can’t attest to the impact of the new medicine. We shall see, but I do feel good enough today to actually sit down and write a boring blog post, so that’s kinda being back to normal.
Well, enough of my drivel. Let’s look at pictures!
Last night was the dart league banquet. Took home the banner for winning the regular season…
….and the plaque for winning the end of season playoffs…
I also took home the “Top Gun” award for B Division. Honestly though I didn’t meet my own performance expectations. Ah well, I have now retired from darts. Or at least I’m done with darts for the remainder of my time in Korea…
We’ve got our office all decorated up for the holidays There’s a contest for best office. The Eighth Army Commanding General will be the judge next week. We expect to win. That’s me supervising the effort…
Good job ladies!
Our Christmas luncheon on Thursday….
…and the dessert table…
My imitation of a motivational speaker.
It’s all good.
In deference to my illness, I’ve switched to a medicinal alcoholic beverage–The hot toddy. Hey, you can look it up. The science is settled…
Said goodbye to my crazy Chinese friend Qian. She’s returning to China on Monday…
As seen on the mean streets of Seoul…
A lover’s moon in the sky and and an empty bed in my villa…
Such is life.
For your darts career, at least you went out with a bang! Congratulations. And dammit, get well soon!
not sure you’re ready for any of the comedy clubs in new york but keep working on your routine. maybe you can be the new rodney (i don’t get any respect) dangerfield. glad to see your posting as i thought you may be hibernating for the winter. about your health–have you considered that maybe living in one of the top 5 most populated cities in the world might be having some adverse effects on your health/lungs. seoul is not known for its clean air. i remember my days in the rok and we were always having advisories with regard to air quality/yellow dust. i’m sure your lungs will appreciate the upcoming move down to the hump. take care my friend. peace out!
I had a cough last month, except it lasted only one week not six. The medicine I got from the doctor gave me horrendous nightmares. Not sure what was worse the cough or the cure.
I am afraid your smoking or vaping pays off…lol..sorry!
Not sure if it’s my browser (Edge) or your site but your banner is gone and has been replaced with a small black X (picture missing or can’t be shown) on a large white area above your latest post.
As for your cough, I think the air in Seoul has something to do with that. During the 16 months we lived up there, I developed a constant cough, and our plants started slowly turning color…as soon as we moved back down to Songtan, the cough was gone and our plants returned to a nice healthy green.