March 10, 2010
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bitter juice.
i think i've had enough of 7 transfusions in a row. wouldn't anyone? with 7 needle marks on my hands and arms, i think i'm closer to look like a potential junkie.
that said, i need to have my blood cleaned in order to fight this skin allergy. though the transfusions are behind me, i still have to stomach the bitter chinese medicine daily, twice a day, for months. it's one of those soup made from various chinese herbs boiled down to 2 cups of stinky murky blackish brown liquid. one cup for the morning and the other for the evening. one of the main ingredients is a bunch of dried bugs resembling oversized bees. well, they could very well be baby roaches. who the hell knows? all of the ingredients look similar. dried, brown, and in pieces.
how does it taste? bitter beyond bitterness with an aftertaste of bark and dirt, and with a hint of fermented fruit. tasty, huh? in the meantime, i have to stay away from anything seafood, red meats, chillies, fried foods, and eggs. maybe i should think about converting into a vegan again.
sigh...
Comments (12)
That sounds tough...I am sorry man...
Aiya! Sounds horrible. Hope you get better soon!
Icky ick.
=T
How are you feeling now?
@Vitamin_D - @brooklyn2028 - @Wangium - thanks, guys. the allergy is clearing somewhat. it takes time to heal. it'll be months.
7 Transfusions?! Oh man, I would faint if that was me. Hope things get better!
@Rm2046 - thanks jim. things WILL get better. i'm hopeful
RYC: I'm afraid I've never heard of Ha Jin. What is he about? Which books do you have to finish reading?
= )
As for my friend Wang, there's a difference between procrastination and running away from the problems in your life. I'd have to say I don't know you well enough to make that judgment.
@Vitamin_D - Ha jin is an award winning china-origin writer, whom now teaches literature in Boston, USA. should you like to start reading one of his books, i'd recommend "Waiting".
well, rudy, you know what they say, it's good for you
RYC: Well, you don't need to force yourself. Maybe you can pick through the newspaper and find some inspiration. Give or share your opinion if you can't think of anything you'd like to write about from your personal life.
*poke*
It doesn't need to be perfect. It's why you're writing, right? For the practice and eventually, your writing will evolve itself.
= )
Hope you're feeling better.
@Vitamin_D - thanks for the words of encouragement. i WILL write more