Tuesday 7 September 2010

Malaria?? Ummm....no actually

Well, I got sick! Looking back it was kinda inevitable. I was exhausted and hadn't stopped for weeks, but was still rather upset and shocked to get struck down! After a few days I went to the Dr and was prodded and poked, then told I more than likely had malaria (60+bites in Tanzania and full symptoms). There were tears, I realised then how far away mum was! But, 6 hours later, a phone call discounted malaria and so, on 15 tablets a day and bed rest I was to recover! The funniest thing was how much the Doctors and pharmacists blamed the weakness of my choice of anti malarials, and made me feel so silly for stocking up on them....I now swear by them!! Totally fine now thankfully. The staff here were amazing, and really looked after me. Not exactly the best first impression made to some, but is a bit of a giggle now!

A sad consequence of being ill though is my feelings towards meat since getting better. I've had it once, and really can't face it now. Missed out on a night in Carnivore, so yet to try crocodile and ostrich, but we'll see whether that actually happens. Gonna take it a day at a time, but feel maybe I had a two week lapse and am now back to being veggie, feel gutted though, had such a positive response to my meat consumption both here and from the UK, well apart from Patrick, though some good points were raised!! hehe

Term started today. The ten children in my class so far are lush, was a fun day. A lot of readjustment, especially when a dog wandered in at playtime, and I had to call on a lil 7 year old to sort him out for me hehe good way to meet the kids and make them feel brave I think! Questions today, well the first was regarding my weight-always a delight!! The next load, seriously, load were about my tooth, so funny! The kids are so funny, want to know everything-each day I get a load more questions-even got asked for my mobile number!! So cute though.

Biggest current adjustment is probably to my house girl. She is amazing, and a massive help, but it is weird having someone come in and wash, clean up etc. I can imagine your bemused, maybe even confused faces right now, telling me to appreciate it, and believe me, not washing up any more is pure bliss, but coming home to re organised wardrobes, toiletries, even folded underwear (!!) is a re adjustment! Sure I'll get there....

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