Results and road to recovery

Not much of an update from my end. I went to the doctor again yesterday to get tested again since I felt sicker than I had previously. The doc gave me an x-ray and a blood test. The blood test results came faster than I thought (well faster than Australian Pathology anyway). My Mono test came up high which the doctor described to me in scientific Japanese while I stared at him blankly nodding and saying hai hai hai. When I got home and checked out what the mono test shows is basically that I had a contagious viral illness which attacks the lymph nodes in the neck and throat. Great. He said my case was not that bad though and that I could work (kind of surprising).

The other positive reading on the test was the CRP reading, meaning C-Reactive Protein test. Apparently a higher reading suggests that the body has some inflammation or infection. Great stuff!

I hope I make my Mum proud as she used to be a pathologist. Go mum!

Anyway back to the road of recovery. Hopefully I wont require any more tests anytime soon.

Update: Seems I have mono (AKA Glandular fever or kissing disease). You wont catch it from me unless I share some bodilies with you. No need to worry.

Cyclone update

As you can see the cyclone is about to make landfall. I just hope everyone will be okay in far north Queensland. Take care tonight mates.

I forgot to add this link to the last blog post but it is a very interesting look at the floods, check it out.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/infographics/qld-floods/beforeafter.htm

To see the current radar see this link:
http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDE00902.loop.shtml

Queensland floods & Cyclone

Not only has my homestate Queensland been affected by floods earlier in the year but now they are facing an epic cyclone heading there way. I just want to wish everyone in the far north and anyone who will be affected by this storm front luck. Luckily none of my family or friends have been affected by mothernatures rampage as yet and I hope it stays that way. At work in Tokyo last month, we managed to raise about $1500 for Queensland relief appeal. You can do your part by donating on the following government website: http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html

I anticipate that this cyclone will produce damage and any help is appreciated by my mates. You can track this cyclone with the following link: http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDE00902.loop.shtml

Keep safe Queenslanders, my thoughts are with you.

Still home sick

Have not done much today, just stayed at home and tried to recover. I am feeling a bit better though so should be okay for work tomorrow. Feel bad that I didn't make it in today but gotta put my health first. I was so happy to know some of my good mates from Australia have arrived yesterday so I will do all I can to get better by the weekend. Gunna be an adventure! We should be heading to Harajuku, kawasaki, Shinjuku and more. 

 

Going back to rest now.