Sheryl Update

Today we got the 4th booster shot. We for sure planned to get it but might have waited a few weeks if not for Wasabi. Because I’m immune compromised we had to get it.

I hate to complain because it’s great they have it here and are willing to give it to foreigners. But, the process was quite inefficient.

They opened at 10:00am, we got there at 10:02 and were done at 11:30.

At least we had chairs to sit on while we waited.

The problem wasn’t the people giving the vaccines. There were lots of them waiting to give the shots. It was a problem of registration.

When it was our turns one of us handled it better than the other.

And then we had a treat.

Now that I’m back to working full time (until the next Wasabi) I’m glad it’s Friday.

And I’m glad wine tastes good again. Still just having a small amount. But it’s so nice to have a glass of wine.

Another week and I still have hair. It’s kind of shocking. I’m losing a lot of hair but still have a crazy amount. Or I should say I look crazy with the amount I have.

I’m happy to report I like hummus again. I ate it the first day after Wasabi both times and developed an aversion to it.

It was a shame because not only was hummus one of my favorite foods, I also bought a gigantic tub of it at Panama Costco before this last Wasabi. Everyday it mocked me from the fridge. But today I had some and it tasted good again. Obviously a sign I’m on the mend.

They actually tell you not to eat your favorite foods for a few days after Wasabi. Next round I’m going to have all the things I dislike. Maple syrup, Peeps, Three Muskateer bar, and an Almond Joy bar. I’ll wash it all down with a root beer.

I’m so happy that my Wasabi schedule is every 28 days. Originally I thought it would be every 21 days which would have been today.

Instead I have another week to feel like myself!

Today we walked along the Cinta Costera. I love this walk and haven’t done it for almost a month.

I used to walk here three times a week during quarantine on my allowed days out. I had forgotten all the cool art.

There was a new statue that I haven’t seen before. It doesn’t have any plaque or info on it.

It’s pretty intense. If I had to guess maybe it has to do with the Canal?

It was near this bust of FDR so maybe not.

Even though I walked slowly abs we Ubered there and back (instead of walking from home) it still felt like progress.

I felt so good today I ventured into the lap pool and actual swam today. It felt great although I was going in slow motion.

I looked crazy when I got out. Between the tight bun and overgrow gray roots I sort of looked bald when I got out. But I don’t think I lost any hair in the pool.

Sven didn’t swim today but turns out sloths can swim. If you Google “sloths swimming” you will see some really cool videos. All these sloths swim faster than I did today.

this picture is from google

Today we took a walk through the neighborhood with the giant Einstein head.

We took an Uber and were able to just put in Einstein head.

I’m feeling good pretty much like myself. It was a pretty short walk which had me wondering, “listening to my body.” Or, just being lazy.

Last night with our friends was fun but tired me 0ut today. We pretty much just hung out and went for a quick dip in the pool.

It’s funny with a hat on my hair looks brown. Pulled back it looks gray and down it just looks crazy. But hey, I still have hair so that’s good.

Rolf and Samuel hadus over for a special pre Easter dinner. Gisela works with Rolf at the German embassy. We haven’t seen her for awhile so it was great to see her. Hannah also works at the embassy as an intern. She called Rolf, Herr Holcher all night which was super sweet.

We had a special Venezuelan fish dish and a German “fake bunny.”

When shots of Jagermeister started I happy to have an excuse not to drink one. Wasabi does have some benefits.

Earlier today we went for a walk where I sat on the world’s most uncomfortable park bench

I was feeling good today so we went to Parque Omar. Because it’s Good Friday businesses were closed and even the park was empty.

Jeff walked ahead to do the complete 3.5 kilometer loop while I, for once knew exactly how far I could walk.

The fruit stand is .75 km. I ordered a strawberry, blueberry, raspberry juice which was delicious. Then walked back which was the perfect distance.

Due to it being a holiday, getting an Uber took longer than normal. So I got home late for a work meeting which meant I was in my zoom call wearing my sparkly sun shirt. My coworkers had to be wondering why I was wearing a disco shirt, but were too nice to ask.

While this looks photoshopped, I really did get in the pool today. I developed kind of a weird phobia of swimming for 3 reasons.

1 I’ve been afraid all my hair would fall out in the pool and break the pool drains.

But then I remembered I bought this very weird hat in case I do go bald. I was able to stuff my hair under it.

2. I was afraid my port would show and freak out strangers.

But turns out my bathing suit strap covers it. And I wore my sun protection swim jacket. In case you are curious, the port is under my skin but looks like a weird bone spur. If you want to see it text me and I’ll send you a photo.

3. I was worried I’d get an infection from the pool.

The pools at our building are really clean, but I did take precautions. I didn’t put my head under. I got in at 7:30 which might mean no one was in since the day before, and I waited until today when my immune system is back to normal.

And in case you are wondering, my workout consisted of hopping, some water aerobic moves I remember from the class I took with my mom last year, Jazzercise, and two reenactmented scenes from the movie Grease.