Lotus Blossom

As many of you may have noticed.... I was not able to even visit the shard since Friday night. I'm really sorry!! But I do have a fair reason.....

I was in the ER.

I've been diagnosed with both pneumonia and a respiratory disease that has spread into my lungs.

Yep. Not great.

And now I've missed a day of school for the first time in 3 years. Perfect timing too- I've got 3 tests, 1 project, and 1 essay coming up. I also have a vocal chorus concert, a debate tournament, and a piano recital.

But I'm medically required to stay in bed and basically be force-fed liquids, fever-reducing medications, and antibiotics by my mother.

Also.

Last night the ER took so long.

I was there for more than 5 hours.

And the X-Ray took forever and the test results wouldn't show up for an hour.

Also I was so tired and every 15 minutes it was a new test or sample or someone checking my blood pressure or temperature again. It was insane.

But I'm resting.

And I'm alive!!