Tails of a 17th Street Geisha

I saw the doc today. I went to a different doctor than my usual. I normally go to this free-clinic in Adams Morgan, 2 blocks from my house, so that they can benefit from my insurance because most people who go there get free or reduced services and lack insurance. This time, i really needed immediate attention and couldn’t wait the customary 2 hours for the walk-in. I went to a doctor I saw a year ago and they still had my file from the year prior–even though I only saw them once (I thought that was a big deal.)

Anyway, I peeked at my chart and realized that I not only lost a ton of weight last year but had better vital signs this year, with lower blood pressure and heart rate!  My heart bpm went down 20 beats! Running, man.

The biggest change I realized, however, happened after the diagnosis. I wasn’t begging for tylenol with codeine so that I could mix it with a night of drinking! I wasn’t all pissed off for being on antibiotics because that would mean I would have to hold off on drinking for at least 5 days if not an entire week! Finally, I actually heard myself tell the doctor that i knew I was sick when I had no energy to go on a run or work out at the gym! who have I become???

I used to tell the doctor I knew I was sick because I couldn’t party past 1am… seriously. I was straight up with the doc and would detail my symptoms on my paty schedule back in the day. years ago, when I had mononucleousis, the doctor and I realized this because I had to slow down my clubbing schedule. One friend Chris Wang said, "yeah Deb. only you would know you were sick when you couldn’t put your hands all the way up in the air at the club!" I had the party schedule of a club promoter!

I can’t even remember the last time I went out clubbing. I went to one party with Shannon to meet up with this guy I crossed lines with on match.com. That was like, at least 3 weeks ago…

When I get better, I think I shall wipe the dust from upon my dancing heels…

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