June 01, 2005
My Poor Arms
Not only I am sore, but I'm also broke. No, I'm not complaining (well, maybe I am), but seriously, all this money is *so* worth it. This is really a trip of a lifetime so I can expect to be a little broke. I just spent tons of money on medications and vaccines and I haven't even decided on which anti-malaria pills to take which means $100 more I think! Better to be safe than sorry though, right?
Both James and I are getting the series of Hepatitis A & B shots. Hepatitis A is spread through food, so you never can be TOO careful. And eventhough I'm not planning on having sex with anyone in South Africa (except, ahem, the hubby) or sharing any needles, for only $15 more, I could get vaccinated for both, so I thought, why not? Besides, hepatitis is everywhere, so I feel safer I guess.
I also got pills for typhoid fever and a tetanus shot in case I get bit by a wild zebra and the wound becomes infected with tetanus bacteria! LOL! So tonight both arms are sore, so I'm trying to move them, as recommended. So basically, I'm walking around my house swinging my arms and stretching them over my head. It's helping, which is why I better go swing some more! Ciao.
Posted by Hannah at June 1, 2005 06:50 PMWow- it's so wild to have to get shots just to go on vacation!
Posted by: shannon at June 1, 2005 11:59 PMhmmm....i hate getting shots but i hate getting sick even more so yea get all your shots. and make sure you stay away from bitting zebras!! ahhaaha
Posted by: feli at June 2, 2005 12:03 AMSwing away! (from the movie Signs)
Posted by: Robin at June 2, 2005 10:43 AMI bet gff cant sympathize better than anyone on this one!
Posted by: Allison at June 2, 2005 12:43 PMSo right. Better safe then sorry!
Posted by: ani at June 2, 2005 01:42 PMOoooooh, your vacation is coming SO quickly!!! Only 37 more days! :D :D
Posted by: Lisanne at June 2, 2005 03:35 PMI am so excited that your trip is sooo soon! :)
Posted by: Linda at June 2, 2005 04:12 PMI was just teaching my students about diseases and how to go to some countries you need to get shots!
Posted by: Rachel at June 2, 2005 04:47 PMgirl don't I know it! But there's something SO comforting about being completely protected against rabid zebras. :)
Remember to drink a lot of water anytime you get shots!
Posted by: girl from florida at June 3, 2005 09:20 AM