Allergies aka turning Japanese:

I have been so sick lately. My allergies are ridiculous…sniffling, sneezing, headache, sore throat…its like the flu, but not. I have finally succumbed to the ways of the Japanese allergy sufferers. I have purchased a “SARS” mask, and wear it anytime I go out in the open air. I was told, I should also wear goggles, to protect my eyes, and rain gear, to protect my skin from a dangerously high pollen count….but I think the SARS mask is enough. Oddly, nobody looks at me funny when I walk down the street with the mask on….I guess it just isn’t that unusual here. So far the mask has not helped me….but I’ll keep you posted.