29 July, 2018

Taking a Sick Day

I was supposed to be helping at a Children's home today, but I woke up with ... how to put this delicately ... discomfort in the guts? In Asia, I have learned that if I have any doubt about my digestive system, I'd best stay home. So I canceled at the last minute and said I'll get to next month's event instead.

I didn't eat crazy food yesterday, although my husband thought it looked like they had put ham on my chicken pizza last night. I didn't notice pieces and didn't taste it, but if it was there, my body does not know how to digest pork products anymore so that might be it.

Then again, during my lovely, restful day yesterday, he was busily looking up new houses and apartments to visit, expanding our rental parameters, reaching out on forums, trying to contact our agent, etc. At the end of the day, we have two places to look at tomorrow, and three in a neighboring city on Tuesday. That's enough to cause a little anxious-tummy, too.

I am excited to get into a bigger place, but the actual deciding is a bit stressful. It's not a conscious stress, but every day is a "what if" and that wears a person down. 

So I'm home again today. Writing, writing, writing. How's your weekend going? Big plans for the coming week?

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  1. Eeek. I hope you feel better soon. And maybe one of the places you look at will be *the* place. Good luck.

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    1. I felt better by afternoon. It was more a "glitch" than a "bug".

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  2. I always wonder whether ex-pats get tummy wogs from the different food and the different hygiene practices in the countries they live in. I guess you adapt but sometimes you take a hit. Glad you used the time wisely and didn't end up having to write a post about your explosive demise in the midst of the Children's Hospital!

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    1. I honestly think it was more nerves. I hold my stress in my stomach. There's only so much that yoga and meditation can do!

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  3. I get problems with my tummy with nerves too! And it causes some explosive symptoms. Hope you are better

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    1. I was better by afternoon, but I canceled my morning plans because it could have gone either way!

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