Taking the Piss Out of Myself
Aussie Dave | Apr 24, 2006 | 2 comments
It is no secret that I have been batting ill health as of late, culiminating in me being X-rayed last night for suspected pneumonia, and a series of blood tests this morning.
After arriving at the clinic this morning, a male nurse handed me a cup and asked me to provide a sample. What he had actually requested was a phlegm sample, but his thick Russian accent, combined with my malady-induced lack of concentration, conspired to produce a misunderstanding of sorts.
A few minutes later, I proudly placed the urine-filled cup on his desk. The look of horror in the nurse’s eyes was enough for me to realize that I had made a terrible mistake. I promptly took another container and got it right the second time around.
I do not know whether or not the nurse took it personally, interpreting my initial mistake as a deliberate prank or challenge to his authority. But what I do know is that he was not all that gentle when he stuck the needle in to my vein to draw blood a few minutes later.
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An Australian immigrant to Israel, Aussie Dave has been blogging since early 2003.Filed Under: My Charmed Life
Dave, may HaShem bless you with new health and a million more children and a long life of happiness in Israel. I have read a lot of stuff on the internet, but this post has touch me to depths never before. All the best to you. I will be in Israel this summer and would enjoy very much a visit with you and Marty Roberts.
-Max L http://www.nicejewishboy.net
Thanks for the kind words, Max. I wouldn’t call the post touching though..perhaps
movingmovement is a better word…Will be glad to meet up with you when you are here, if my schedule permits.