Hi, my name is Sarah Trainor and I want to cut off my left ear. No, I am not going "mad" like Vincent Van Gogh. And I can most certainly guarantee that if I ever cut off my ear, I will not proceed to give it to the local prostitute. But I can tell you that I am in excruciating pain right now, which is why I am up, blogging at 2:45 am :( Today around noon, my ear started to hurt and within and hour, the pain was unbearable. I called and made an appointment with the doctor and thankfully, they squeezed me in. This was only because I told her there was no way I was going to be able to wait until tomorrow to come in. That's how bad it hurt. I went to the university, took my Theology mid-term (which was more than a piece of cake for me!) and then came home. I don't know if I was having a flashback to when I was two or if it really hurt that bad, but I called Mimi and woke her up. In tears, I might add. I took some ibuprofen and tried to put some heat on my ear. This heat was in the form of my towel, which I warmed with my hair dryer. Naturally, this had to be repeated every minute, but it was the best thing I could do! The doctor told me I had a viral infection, swollen glands, and an inflamed ear which is also infected. Mom told me I had earaches when I was little and they were painful. I'm beginning to agree. I can't think which one is worse - to have them when you are young or to have them when you are older. (I'm beginning to think the latter, because this time I can actually remember/experience the pain.) Either way, I can tell you that earaches are no joke. I woke up a little while ago and could not go back to sleep. I've taken some more ibuprofen, hoping it will send the message to my ear that it's owner is very upset at it and is pondering doing without.
I discovered a bookstore today that sells nothing but books in English! I picked up a stack of books that discuss the Spanish language. I've tried to glance at them in between the times when my ear is announcing to the world that it's here and is not going anywhere. So far, they look really helpful. Funny thing is, one of the books is written by a professor from U of L. So, I came all the way to Spain to buy a book to teach me Spanish prepositions/when to use them, when apparently, I could have stayed at home and taken his class. Ironic. I also came all the way to Spain to get an ear infection. Great memories....
I am really looking forward to this long weekend. Of course I have to study, but it will be nice to sleep in on Monday and also to not have anything to do on Tuesday. It will be nice to have such a short week, considering I live for the weekends.
I am going to attempt to go back to sleep. Will let you guys know tomorrow if I end up getting rid of my ear....
Quote of the Day: "Prepare your mind to receive the best that life has to offer." -Ernest Holmes
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