I used to be scared of hospitals. I always skipped having myself checked-up whenever I feel like something is wrong with my body. I usually self-medicate or just let time heal my illness. This is how I was until today. This afternoon, I found out everything that’s wrong with my body. Of course, at the same time, I learned how to correct them as well. Also, after years of paranoia, I finally had myself screened for most of the major life-threatening sickness that I can possibly acquire. Yes, it did cost me money - but believe me, the price of knowing you are healthy is worth more that anything money can buy. It was also good to know that some of the vaccines that I took as a child are still running in my veins.

I’m going to continue taking care of my body. Corny as it may sound, I now see this as the vehicle of my soul. It may not be a Porsche or a BMW, but who cares as long as it is working fine. Besides, we can only get one chance to ride (sounds so wrong) this body. Unlike cars, we can’t do a complete overhaul when things go wrong. And since I was told that I lack good cholesterol, shabu-shabu and eat-all-you-can sushi restaurants will now be my closest friends.