"Take It and Throw It"
That is what my lolo said to his doctor. Take it and throw it.
His doctor was puzzled. He must have misheard it but then my lolo (grandfather) repeated it. The doctor then asked what is it that he is supposed to take and throw. My illlness.
My lolo smiled when he said that. Take whatever is making me feel this bad and dispose of it.
Everybody in the room laughed. See, my lolo can be a joker sometimes.
Everything about him is better yesterday except for the swelling. Today, the swelling is gone. No more pain in his right side. The worst condition, which is his asthma, is the concerning issue now that needs to be addressed. He will have x-ray and other lab test again tomorrow. Hopefully, the result of the culture will also be known tomorrow. My lolo is eager to go home because he wants to participate in exercising his power to vote. It will be a barangay election on Monday. A lot of well-wishers expressed their concern on the other social media site, relatives from far and near, friends, etc.
He told us a story that during his mining career, he would smoke 2-3 packs of cigarettes in a day. He would also drink alcohol. When they had an annual exam, he was informed that there was a spot in his lung on x-ray. That ended his mining career. He stopped smoking but got the habit of chewing tobacco but was able to stop that. He used to drink gin only. When the doctor told him to stop drinking, he switched to brandy. The doctor told him to stop drinking any alcohol and he did. However, he cannot say no to rice wine we call tapey. He was advised not to eat meat. He can eat chicken though and fish. He followed that advice. When there is no other food but meat and rice, he will eat the rice and leave the meat.
Last night, he had an asthma attack and later today. It is hard for him to breathe and he cannot find a position to relieve his shortness of breath. Last night was the worst because he thought he was going. A walk from the bed to the toilet and back will leave him weakened. That is one thing that needs further monitoring.
Are You Happy?
Meet Yani. She is a delightful, happy, beautiful and very active girl. Ask 
I was the first to arrive as always. That is one of my best traits. I am never late lol! The person we waited for, however, is the opposite of me. She is always, always late. She is still our friend. What better way to catch up with friends but with good and over a cup of coffee.
We ended our meet up at Hill Station located at Casa Vallejo, Baguio City. Baguio is the last hill station that the Americans established during their colonial ear. This used to be a workers' quarters in 1909. This was leased to a Spaniard name Salvador Vallejo in 1928. He then turned this into a hotel. He eventually married here in this city and never left. It was his daughter who ran the hotel for 50 years. There were accounts that they never left even after their death.
Back to the question Are You Happy?
This is a perpetual question of Yani to her mom who would patiently answer yes. In my mind, I would answer, yes, as well. It makes me happy to see friends but more so if I see them often.
Thank you Yani and
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