Thursday June 28:
This morning I went through the process of getting my wisdom teeth removed. I
was at the office at 7:45 and I am already home now at 9:45. I cant walk
straight, swallow anything, I cant feel my mouth, and no one can understand
what I am saying but for the most part, I am good!
As I was getting
prepped for surgery I was explaining to the oral surgeon what I was doing in
Brazil next year. He and I started talking about the World Cup and how I want
to go back to see it in Brazil. It was in the middle of this conversation that
I went under. When I woke up I believe they were still talking about sports and
the Olympics because the first thing I asked about was what countries are in
the Euro Cup finals. I don’t think they understood much of what I was saying
but I was very concerned about the soccer. At least I know where my loyalties
lie, even when I am half conscious!
Saturday June 30: I
spoke too quickly on Thursday morning when I was speaking about how well I was
doing. As I was typing I had to put my computer to go be sick and couldn’t pick
my computer back up the rest of the day. Apparently my body didn’t react well
to the meds. I learned my lesson about speaking too quickly before truly
assessing my situation. I can take this lesson and apply it to my upcoming year
abroad. I know that the first span of time in Brazil will be a
"honeymoon" phase. I should be keenly aware of this as I arrive and
not expect the entirety of my year to look like my first week or two. There
will be ups and downs and I should expect hardships. Just as I have felt good
at some points and horrible at others during the last couple days, the same
will be with my exchange. I must remember that if I tough through the rougher
points, I know that better times are to come.
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