Say "eeeeee"

So I came down with a bad case of laryngitis (and pharyngitis, didn't know that was a thing) last week and had to miss 3 days of work because I didn't have a voice! Fortunately, I was able to recover by our lovely pool.

I went to the hospital - where you go for inpatient and outpatient treatment - and played charades with everyone I encountered trying to get to see the doctor. Luckily, my illness was obvious so they just pointed me in the right direction and being the only foreigner in the waiting area they easily found me when it came time for my turn in the doctor's office.

The doctor's office was pretty standard, but I was taken aback when he was examining my ears and nose then moved on to look in my mouth asking me to say "eeeeee." Of course, out of habit I said "ahhhh" anyway, but it didn't seem to make a difference.

He wrote me a doctor's note for missing work and gave a long list of drugs. Then I was shuffled to the pharmacy waiting area where I sat patiently as the female clerks took selfies then decided to call my name.

This sick leave has been my most productive ever: re-arranging the apartment, deep cleaning, a major shopping trip to Ikea and the Mega Bangna mall attached to it. All of this without being able to speak, but I'm used to not being understood verbally anyway, so it was much of the same interaction :)

In much more exciting news, our friend Mark arrived in Bangkok this weekend! He's going to work with us at school and explore all there is to offer here. It's been so fun to have him here and it's only been 1.5 days!

We've done a lot of walking around, showing Mark our favorite spots and  explored an area that was new to me and Sam as well. Lots of relaxing by the pool and beautiful sunsets to end the days. All in all, I lucked out being sick 3 days before my weekend, so I end up having 5 days off in a row :) Feeling mostly recharged and ready for the work week ahead. Now time for movie night with my roomies! Love you all <3