Went to hospital this morning (note my use of British English :::shakes fist:::). Got an x-ray of my stomach and intestines to make sure that I obeyed directions and didn't eat or drink. There was a little bit of gas in my intestines, and a scary moment when I was told that I would have to get an enema ("Don't worry it will be just like before." "What do you mean before?!?!? I've never had an enema!!!" "Oh really, well get ready for one." ... thanks Doc that's almost as reassuring as when you informed me that the IVP will be extremely painful as I feel the fiery ink drip coursing throughout my entire body over a 30 min period...as if I wasn't nervous before O_o). However, when they redid the x-ray from a lying position I was declared ready to go.
This was when they told us we had to come back at 12:30 because the morning was reserved for walk-ins ... WHAT?!?!?!?!?!?!?! So needless to say, I'm cranky, having not eaten in over 12hours and not able to eat for another oh 4 or so hours. Also I'm not allowed to drink anything, not even water...so I've become uber cranky. Not to mention that needles freak me out a bit, and I'm nervous about passing out when the IV me. But better to find out.
Also got a call from the director of the training seminar asking if I was ready to be picked up. "Um, I have to go to the hospital, I can't go back today." "Really, Jessica told us that you were tired and just needed a day or two to rest." O_o ... Although I'm not overly surprised that he thought this, as many Mongolians will go to the hospital simply to do that. Rest with out having to worry about their lives for a few days. Sounds kinda nice actually ^_^.
Okay, time to nap if I can. Will update when updatage is possible.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Tell Them What They've Won!!!
Horray for my 100th entry! To celebrate I'm going to the hospital! Yey...???
Actually I've already been to the hospital today. I just get to go back tomorrow. It seems that the dixie cup of urine, the 2 giant tubes of blood, and the multiple ultrasounds of various internal organs resulted in no conclusive diagnosis. Yes there are quite a few extra white blood cells floating around, traces of blood in my urine, and all the signs of a kidney stone...but no stone. Hm...
So tomorrow I will go back and get an IVP (intravenous pyelogram: an X-ray test that can show the size, shape, and position of the urinary tract, including the kidneys and ureters. During IVP, a dye called contrast material is injected into a vein (intravenous, IV) in your arm. Then, a series of X-ray pictures is taken at timed intervals.) Its supposed to not hurt. But like the gremlins I'm not allowed to eat or drink after midnight.
I feel better that I have in a while. Maybe I passed the stone last night and that is why I hurt so bad for those 4ish hours. Hopefully this is the case.
Also, the "Korean" Hospital I went to was really nice. I've been in a number of hospitals in various parts of Monglia (countryside, town, and city) and while some were okay, many of them scared me a little, though that might have been because of the sovietesq construction. However, this hospital was nice. It almost didn't feel like a hospital (I think it was the rugs instead of tile floors that made it feel so). They staff was very efficient, the prices moderate, the doctors very professional and highly qualified. I really enjoied my time there...well as much as one can enjoy such an experience. I also have a nifty medical card so that in the future they can easily call up information should I need it. It reminds me of a library card, and that makes me happy, I love library cards. Although they spelled my name "Cassandre".
So that is the update. Now to treat myself to some salad and possibly a "smoothie". Will let you know when there is more to be let known.
Actually I've already been to the hospital today. I just get to go back tomorrow. It seems that the dixie cup of urine, the 2 giant tubes of blood, and the multiple ultrasounds of various internal organs resulted in no conclusive diagnosis. Yes there are quite a few extra white blood cells floating around, traces of blood in my urine, and all the signs of a kidney stone...but no stone. Hm...
So tomorrow I will go back and get an IVP (intravenous pyelogram: an X-ray test that can show the size, shape, and position of the urinary tract, including the kidneys and ureters. During IVP, a dye called contrast material is injected into a vein (intravenous, IV) in your arm. Then, a series of X-ray pictures is taken at timed intervals.) Its supposed to not hurt. But like the gremlins I'm not allowed to eat or drink after midnight.
I feel better that I have in a while. Maybe I passed the stone last night and that is why I hurt so bad for those 4ish hours. Hopefully this is the case.
Also, the "Korean" Hospital I went to was really nice. I've been in a number of hospitals in various parts of Monglia (countryside, town, and city) and while some were okay, many of them scared me a little, though that might have been because of the sovietesq construction. However, this hospital was nice. It almost didn't feel like a hospital (I think it was the rugs instead of tile floors that made it feel so). They staff was very efficient, the prices moderate, the doctors very professional and highly qualified. I really enjoied my time there...well as much as one can enjoy such an experience. I also have a nifty medical card so that in the future they can easily call up information should I need it. It reminds me of a library card, and that makes me happy, I love library cards. Although they spelled my name "Cassandre".
So that is the update. Now to treat myself to some salad and possibly a "smoothie". Will let you know when there is more to be let known.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
I want a kabob
Before I shower and go eat a kabob, I feel like I should update, because I know that I wont be back online for a while. But what is there to update about??? I feel that much of me has remained the same, while the world moves on. Peace Corps service is almost over, and a good number of the M18s (my group) have already left. While so many are getting ready to return to America, I feel a bit like the odd duck out as I am staying. Yeah there will be a lot of new people coming, but I am out of the Peace Corps world, and I think it would be a bit wierd. Also, I'm lazy.
I was also asked the question last night of "Is Peace Corps really worth it? Is all the work really worth it in the end?" For me the answer is yes. And fully realizing that and knowing that is a nice way to end my Peace Corps service. Okay, well I'm tired and there isn't much else to say...will try to be more through in the future.
I was also asked the question last night of "Is Peace Corps really worth it? Is all the work really worth it in the end?" For me the answer is yes. And fully realizing that and knowing that is a nice way to end my Peace Corps service. Okay, well I'm tired and there isn't much else to say...will try to be more through in the future.
Temporary Address
Since I will be at the training seminar for the next 4 months or so, and won't be getting out to my site very often (if ever) until its over, I would recomend that any letters, packages, etc. be sent to the following address:
Касандра Вайнэр
Энх Тайвны Корпyс
Тов Шyyдан
Шyyдангийн хайрцаг 1036
Улаанбаатар 13
ΜΟНГОЛ УЛС
Cassandra Weiner, PCV
Post Office Box 1036
Central Post Office
Ulaanbaatar 13
MONGOLIA
This way the packages will go to Peace Corps and when I'm in UB to use the internet and what not it will be very easy to pick up! Thanks!
Касандра Вайнэр
Энх Тайвны Корпyс
Тов Шyyдан
Шyyдангийн хайрцаг 1036
Улаанбаатар 13
ΜΟНГОЛ УЛС
Cassandra Weiner, PCV
Post Office Box 1036
Central Post Office
Ulaanbaatar 13
MONGOLIA
This way the packages will go to Peace Corps and when I'm in UB to use the internet and what not it will be very easy to pick up! Thanks!
Friday, April 3, 2009
and the beat goes on
I'm still alive, still in Mongolia, still working like crazy, but enjoying it as much as ever.
My director gave me permission to stay with the training seminar for the whole 4 months. This is great because the majority of Mongolian English Teachers in the whole country will be attending. Not to mention the connections I'm making. Its hard work, but worth it. Only down side, no hot water (so I still take my bucket baths), and I don't practice Mongolian, always English, English, English. Which would be okay, if it weren't for the fact that I have a Language Proficency Test coming up in May! But who knows, I'm bring my text books with me this time so that I will have something to study!
I find the busy schedule keeps the missing at bay, and that living indoors has improved my health. Though I've been putting on weight because of the delish food prepared for us by Mongolia's master chef.
Okay, will try to write more later...a month in the countryside with no internet or phone service (unless your standing on the mountain of course) has made me impatient about technology.
Love to all ^_^
My director gave me permission to stay with the training seminar for the whole 4 months. This is great because the majority of Mongolian English Teachers in the whole country will be attending. Not to mention the connections I'm making. Its hard work, but worth it. Only down side, no hot water (so I still take my bucket baths), and I don't practice Mongolian, always English, English, English. Which would be okay, if it weren't for the fact that I have a Language Proficency Test coming up in May! But who knows, I'm bring my text books with me this time so that I will have something to study!
I find the busy schedule keeps the missing at bay, and that living indoors has improved my health. Though I've been putting on weight because of the delish food prepared for us by Mongolia's master chef.
Okay, will try to write more later...a month in the countryside with no internet or phone service (unless your standing on the mountain of course) has made me impatient about technology.
Love to all ^_^
Friday, March 13, 2009
My Favorite Karaoke Song ^_^
Dschinghis Khan
Hu, ha, hu, ha... hu, ha, hu, ha...
Hu, ha, hu, ha... hu, ha, hu, ha...
Hu, ha, hu, ha, hu, ha, hu, ha...
They rode the fastest horses
Left the wind behind
Thousand men
Ha, hu, ha...
And one man led the way
The others followed by:
Genghis Khan
Ha, hu, ha...
They gallopped over mountains and desert-sands
They carried desolation throughout the land
And nothing there could stop them in this world
Hu, ha...
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Hey, rider; ho, rider; go, rider
Let us follow
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Hey, brother; ho, brother; hey, brother
Hear us holler
Who cares where we're going
Ho, ho, ho, ho...
There's no way of knowing
Ha, ha, ha, ha...
And we'll let the Devil take our souls
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Hey, rider; ho, rider; go, rider
Let us follow
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Go, brother; dream, brother; dance, brother
Hear us holler
You can hear his laughter
Ho, ho, ho, ho...
Now and ever-after
Ha, ha, ha, ha...
When he lifts his glass up in the air
He was the greatest lover
And the strongest man
Of his day
Ha, hu, ha...
And we have heard that
All the women fell for him
So they say
Ha, hu, ha...
And he bred seven children in one whole night
He had his girls around him at his very sight
And nothing that could stop him in this world
Hu, ha...
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Hey, rider; ho, rider; go, rider
Let us follow
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Hey, brother; ho, brother; hey, brother
Hear us holler
Who cares where we're going
Ho, ho, ho, ho...
There's no way of knowing
Ha, ha, ha, ha...
And we'll let the Devil take our souls
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Hey, rider; ho, rider; go, rider
Let us follow
Gen... Gen... Genghis Khan
Go, brother; dream, brother; dance, brother
Hear us holler
You can hear his laughter
Ho, ho, ho, ho...
Now and ever-after
Ha, ha, ha, ha...
When he lifts his glass up in the air
Ha... hu, ha, hu...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Never slow down, never grow old
So my school has a two week break coming up! Exciting right. I was going to relax, help out in the English Olympics, and take a trip to my old haunt in the Cho...but my director, the wonderful man, pimped me out to be an instructor for an Seminar catering to English teachers from the Western Providences (even told me to miss this next week of school so that I could participate in the entire first part). Now, opportunity wise this is going to be great! Its good experience to get under my belt, will look good on applications and what not. On the other hand, its work, a LOT of work...8 hours a day, 6 days a week, for 3 weeks. The other foreign teachers get a lovely $500 for their work. And me...that's right, I'm a Peace Corps Volunteer...I get a lovely pat on the back and thank you for coming. I know that sounds bitter, and sure it is kinda a hard deal to swallow, but then I think about the glorious 3 weeks of living with a hot shower, prepared meals, warm bed...and you know what I get giddy just thinking about it! I can visit the Cho later, really who want to take a 16hour bus ride in this once again cold weather (it has snowed a good 2inches today)? So I will try and "gournal" while I'm at the tourist camp and then type it up when I get back to the big city. We will see.
I've still got the final remains of a cold that just loves me too much to go away, but I think that being in a steadily warm environment will finally kill it!
Happy Birthday to Meredith who is 22 today. Scary. Even scarier is the fact that I will be 24 in about 2 months. Yanna
Back to lesson planing!
I've still got the final remains of a cold that just loves me too much to go away, but I think that being in a steadily warm environment will finally kill it!
Happy Birthday to Meredith who is 22 today. Scary. Even scarier is the fact that I will be 24 in about 2 months. Yanna
Back to lesson planing!
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