Can do

Got the scoop from the new doc today. Apparently I am in great shape. Something about too much adrenaline, but they checked my thyroid twice, so it's apparently just produced naturally by me. And the meds are supposed to counter it anyway.

Me: "You do realize I smoke at least two packs a day?"

Doc: "Well, your heart and lungs are fine."

Me: "I also drink a lot."

Doc: "We checked your liver too."

Me: "So I'm just crazy then?"

Doc: "You're overly neurotic. Look, you are an extremely healthy 41-year-old man. Just continue to see your therapist, take your meds correctly for a change, and don't go on three-day drinking binges without sleeping."

Me: "Can do."

Me again: "Are there really people who are actually capable of going on three day drinking binges without sleeping?"

Doc: "You wouldn't believe it."

So I am feeling a lot stronger. Hope it lasts.

P.S. He wanted to put me back on Paxil (a lower dosage) just to make sure everything was properly drugged. I told him I'm never taking anything that steals my creativity again. He said, no problem.

P.P.S. Prior to take-offs and landings, most Guatemalans cross themselves. Because it's all in God's hands now. I have seen it. I think they've got it about right.

P.P.P.S. Do you realize how short Guatemalans are? I think it has something to do with high altitude. Kinda like Tibetans, etc.