Similarities to George Clooney...

I am now similar to the sexy George Clooney... we have both had Malaria!  Not to fear though, I am feeling better already, laughing and enjoying my life.  Malaria, if you have the money for treatment, is basically like having the flu.  One of my teachers has had malaria 7 times in one year.  A few of my friends had already gotten and recovered from malaria, so when the symptoms began, I knew exactly what was happening.  I felt achy, my fever came on very quickly (although it never got above 101), and I felt very nauseous.  Luckily I am in the best city to get sick, because the SIT staff know the doctor here well and I was the first in line when I reached the clinic.  I saw the doctor, got a blood test, diagnosis, and my medicine within 2 hours!  Last night was a bit rough because I felt like I had the stomach flu, but I couldn't get sick because I had to keep 8 pills down so that I could begin to feel better... and although it was a fight with my stomach all night, I managed to keep the medicine down... I win malaria!  Today the nausea was much lighter, and the only symptom I had was feeling very tired and weak.  I joked with my friends that I felt like an 80 year old woman.  However, I couldn't imagine being sick with anyone else... my friends havebeen absolutely amazing.  Last night, everyone staying in my hostel from my group (8 other people) came into my tiny room and we watched the hilarious show Modern Family on my friend Dan's computer, and my close friend Erica who is my roommate here helped me during the night.  Today I was able to rest and watch a movie on my friend's computer, and all of my friends and academic directors came to check on me throughout the day.  All I am hoping is that tomorrow I will get to go with everyone to Mole, where we will see so many different animals at a National Park!  I love you all, and know that although I am not 100 % now, I will be back to health soon enough.  I have been in Ghana for 6 weeks, so getting sick now is to be expected!  My spirits are still high, and I am surrounded my so many incredible, nurturing, loving friends! I feel very, very fortunate.