I can feel myself getting weaker and skinnier. I noticed it in the shower last night. I need more protein in my liquid diet. On the bright side, I can speak much more clearly than before, in both Mandarin and English. It's at a level where Sammy can actually understand me. That's a step in the right direction.
It certainly didn't help that I had a cold yesterday. My nose was runny and my eyes were watering. I'm pretty sure I caught the cold while I was in the hospital. I wore my scarf to bed last night and sweated it out so I feel much better today. My eyes and nose are fine and my temperature is back down to a manageable level.
I still don't have any pain in my jaw, which is nothing short of miraculous. There's just a feeling of intense pressure that's difficult to describe. The only real discomfort that I have is a headache that stems from having to prop myself up while sleeping to prevent fluids from becoming trapped in my throat. That and I have cracked, chapped lips.
I spent the majority of yesterday in bed, drifting in and out of consciousness while listening to the UCLA Men's Basketball team rip Stanford a new one. Hurrah! We were undefeated at Pauley this season. Thank goodness for Ben Howland. That certainly cheered me up and helped me recover a little faster.
I'm going to spend the day watching movies on my laptop and replenishing my fluids. First up, Ghost Rider.
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