10.19.2008
Back in Taipei
My half a year in Taipei back in 2002 was such a whirlwind, surreal time that those of us who became friends here call it "The Vortex". I haven't been back in five years, and a tumor the size of a banana that doctors found in my mom's abdomen has called me back. I am living in a hospital as we await her Wednesday surgery. Everyone's in good spirits, it's likely not malignant.

Living in the hospital is not so bad. I have my own couch to sleep on and a private shower. This would be a hotel if the rooms were nicer and I didn't share elevators with people connected to IVs. In the basement is a food court, complete with all the comforts of home - Burger King, 7-11 and Starbucks (ridiculously expensive on all parts of the globe).

The hospital is just north of Taipei, nestled in the mountains. I made the mistake of trying to run up a steep slope as part of a morning job. My lack of cardiovascular training was clear when the old ladies with canes passed me by.

I'll try to post some pictures soon, but the wireless connection in the hospital is pretty cranky. h
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