Well, my most recent trip to the forest lasted just under 48 hours. I was so over Siem Reap (was preparing to kill the next driver who shouted "Lady, tuk-TUK!" at me) and ready to get back into the teaching groove, which had really been the highlight of the forest (students who cared! and paid attention! and looked forward to learning! it was crazy). Miyuki and I had bought a badminton set, and I bought a corny cross-stitch with two small people in a boat (I think--does it get clearer when you stitch it?), and we had replenished our book supply. We were going to kick boredom's ass.
And then I got this weird rash on my leg (pictures coming soon). And it's not like it was a big deal, except that when you're about 5 hours away from the nearest hospital (not to be snobby but a local government hospital doesn't count), medical issues get more important more quickly. If you know what I'm saying.
Truly, it looks like a small octopus had a fight with my inner thighs, and it's not clear who won. So I asked a doctor in Siem Reap about this thigh rash. He was Thai, so our communication wasn't great. At one point, I thought he said something about "Maybe it comes from sex?" And I very emphatically told him "No, definitely not from sex." The other PCV with me, Ms. Michael, burst out laughing. "Insects! Insects!" she said. Oh. Sheepishly, "Yeah, maybe it comes from insects." And then we all couldn't stop laughing. Because that's ridiculous! Or something.
Despite all this feel-good haha stuff, I still don't know what the heck is wrong. I'll post an update once I find out more. If you're not busy, please send some non-hypochondriac vibes my way. I think I'll need them.
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What's Up??? Infectious diseases.. that's what's up!!! I got an octopus suction on my inner leg and freaked out, but alas it was just a bug bite. ha. Talk about turning into a hypochondriac. jeez.
Hey! I said "like" an octopus, I didn't say "is" an octopus. :-P
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