So as i write this i'm sick with the flu. Have been now since tuesday, which totally sucks. I hate being sick. Absolutely hate it, mostly because i'm the biggest baby as soon as i get the sniffles. "mom, i'm sick." Well since i've been sick for some reason the past couple of days i've started thinking about my mortality. Yeah i know that's kind of a downer thought, but hear me out for a sec. By thinking about my mortality i've more started thinking about the number of times i've been really sick, which includes broken bones and stitches. Let's just say that number is really really high. Let me give you a rundown really fast.
SERIOUS ILLNESSESS
Dengue fever -- 2 times on my mission
had a fever of 102 for 7 days, but kept working until i stood up and passed out, then my comp forced me to stay in bed.
Amoebas (or other forms of parasitic infestation in my body) -- 9 times
yeah lets just say having a parasite in your body is NEVER EVER fun and leave it at that.
Severe Dehydration/heat stroke -- 3 times
who knew it wasn't a good idea to fast without drinking water in 120 degree weather with 100% humidity?
BROKEN BONES
14
each one has a very funny story associated with it, ask me about them sometime and maybe i'll tell you a funny story.
number that were actually put into cast
3 -- i hate cast they itch
# OF STITCHES
~450
once again, each one has a funny story associated with it, usually involving me doing something very very stupid....but very very fun. Man i loved my childhood!
# OF TIMES I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN STITCHES
To many times to count
Nothing beats a handy bottle of superglue
Dengue fever -- 2 times on my mission
had a fever of 102 for 7 days, but kept working until i stood up and passed out, then my comp forced me to stay in bed.
Amoebas (or other forms of parasitic infestation in my body) -- 9 times
yeah lets just say having a parasite in your body is NEVER EVER fun and leave it at that.
Severe Dehydration/heat stroke -- 3 times
who knew it wasn't a good idea to fast without drinking water in 120 degree weather with 100% humidity?
BROKEN BONES
14
each one has a very funny story associated with it, ask me about them sometime and maybe i'll tell you a funny story.
number that were actually put into cast
3 -- i hate cast they itch
# OF STITCHES
~450
once again, each one has a funny story associated with it, usually involving me doing something very very stupid....but very very fun. Man i loved my childhood!
# OF TIMES I SHOULD HAVE GOTTEN STITCHES
To many times to count
Nothing beats a handy bottle of superglue
Anyway that is a very small sampling of what i've put my body through over the course of my life time. Trust me there is a lot more i could have written, but my mom reads my blog as well and I don't want her to panic. "Love you mom" So yeah i've run my body through the ringer, but hey I can honestly say that i know of very few people who have done or had as much fun doing the things that i have done in my life. What's that old saying "it's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.." or in my case, breaks a bone, needs stitches.
