Merry Christmas to Me

I just got back from the doctor, where I learned that I have strep throat. My initial reaction was to groan, but the doctor reminded me that it's not so bad, as there's an easy cure for it. So now I'm on antibiotics and hopefully relief will follow. I've had just about enough of the pleasant burning sensation in my throat.

On a more positive note, I had a surprisingly good experience at the doctor's. I went to a local walk-in clinic, the Patient First Clinic associated with Johns Hopkins. I expected the worst: packed waiting room full of mucus-laden coughing people, surly nurses and abrupt doctors. The reality totally exceeded my expectations (granted, not very hard to do). The clinic was somewhat busy, but it was very clean and homey, the staff was professional and friendly and efficient and the doctor had great bedside manner (not something I associate with Hopkins AT ALL).

I actually walked out feeling like I was about to get better. What more could I ask for?