October 24, 2007
My day
From: Me@work
To: Sam@work, Mom@work, Pop@work
Date: Oct 24, 2007 11:05 AM
Subject: me
Such a self-centered subject line. I thought you all would be
interested in a status update. About an hour ago, I went the bathroom
and freaked out a little when I saw myself in the mirror. My forehead
had developed some major swelling, such that I looked a bit like a
Klingon. I called the nurse and headed across the street. The doctor
seemed a bit surprised at my appearance. He said they could open me up
again or apply pressure for the time-being. I opted for the latter. So
I went from looking like a Klingon to looking like an escaped head-wound
patient. I am currently sporting white bandages around my head and
under my chin, such that my face is squished into a relatively small
opening. Later this afternoon, I'll go back for them to have another
look. Nothing to freak out about, just thought you'd like to know.
After this afternoon's visit:
Ow! Are you in pain? My goodness -- me and my limping foot are thinking about you and sending positive, shrinking, normalizing, energy.
Or maybe we should give in, have a sick day, hang out, and talk about the "old days?"
Posted by: Holly at October 24, 2007 09:31 PMAww! Poor Shokufeh! Man, you're lucky you work across the streed from the doc. Wow. Feel better soon!
Posted by: lacey at October 24, 2007 10:49 PMGoodness, Shok! I just went through your recent health archives and I must say you're handling it like a saint. (Get it? New Orleans?) Aaaaanyway, I like your new green turban and I hope you're back to normal (i.e. feeling better) soon. =)
Posted by: george at October 24, 2007 11:26 PMOh, you poor thing. Good thing green is a good color on you. I hope you're doing better.
Posted by: Elaine at October 24, 2007 11:51 PMWow - they really went to town on you. Hope it heals quickly!
Posted by: FFG at October 25, 2007 06:52 AMoh dear, to think that i should be pitied for battling the common cold right now!
are you doing ok, shokufeh? feel better soon.
Posted by: stef at October 25, 2007 09:04 AMPoor Shoks! You look so sad.
Posted by: +mojan. at October 25, 2007 09:38 AMHoly crow! I stay away for a while and come back to a post of you looking like you came out of brain surgery. I'm glad to hear that my first thought was wrong, but I'm sorry that things have been rough for you healthwise. I hope you're healing. I'm sure Mr Man will want to wear your headwear, too.
Posted by: Cinnamon at October 25, 2007 11:20 PMYikes, lil' jelly bean. I'm sorry you're having a rough time. We're thinking about you, and sending healing vibes your way.
Posted by: Emmy at October 26, 2007 01:57 PM