A week ago Hugo broke his thumb in a boxing session with Mariano, his trainer. I guess its no surprise as the objective is to hurt the other person but still its an inconvenience and this morning I had to help him tie his shoe.
A month ago I developed a nasty cough/sore throat. I tried to wait it out but it persisted so after two and a half weeks of keeping myself, Hugh and the dog up with my hacking spasms, I relented and spent half a day at the hospital. They checked me for strep which I didn't have and sent me home with an antibiotic cough drop. One week later, no improvement so I returned - this time to a throat specialist who said I had both a virus and a bacterial infection. He gave me an antibiotic to take for 5 days (which usually I wouldn't take but we're going on a month now so I acquiesed). The sore throat and coughing cleared up and the thing moved into my upper chest. Now I sort of wheeze and choke up a mucusy substance a few times a day. lovely.
several of my argentine friends attribute this affliction to the rapid change in temperature. Living in a climate of extreme heat/cold/winds/tropical rains apparently leaves ones body more exposed to sniffles and sorts. My friend Magdalena advised me to keep my neck covered at all times - even in the summer as a preventative. This is what she does and to my knowledge she's fairly healthy. So, this white scarfy thing is my new practical accessory. Its surprisingly comfortable to wear even on the hottest days and I do feel I am protecting the vulnerable glandular region of my upper torso. I think its just my body adjusting to a new environment - next summer I may not need the protective scarf but it has a certain sass I like anyway.
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