it feels weird to be writing again, coming from a 2 month-long hiatus. so much happened in between that i really dont know where to begin--only that as of the moment i feel compelled to put down into writing what i'm feeling. the pain, oh the pain. and the heat, oh... yes, the heat, too.
i've been diagnosed with parotitis. its a medical condition that affects the parotid glands near the mouth, the blockage of which, either viral or bacterial in cause, leads to inflammation of said glands, thus making me look like someone who just swallowed a watermelon whole--and which got stuck in the middle of my face and neck. i dont want to go further into describing how big my head feels like because it is.. i just want an end to all of this. and a sweet, happy ending at that. we just came from a 4-day vacation in Boracay, and i must say the beauty of the beach did little to soothe my worries. apparently my condition began during our first day of intended "frolicking", and went way beyond our vacation. as soon as we got back here in manila i sought medical attention and i was given this term, 'parotitis'--putting a name to a feeling i hate. the doctor who examined me looked calmed enough, and upon giving me a set of medicines to buy, happily sent me off. he told me would check on me again after five days. i remain hopeful as with the other trials that came my way during my two-month absence here (a missed date with a hunk of a syphillis infection ; a potential rape case happening just within grasp) but i still cant help to feel anxious as the days tick down to the next check-up. i hope that with all these meds, my condition improves and the doctor would have something good to tell me the day we meet again. in the meanwhile, all those gorgeous boracay pictures would just have to wait to be processed and posted, the minute i'm feeling much better already.
