I hate physical exams

In a nutshell: I hate physical exams!

We’re scheduled to have our annual physical exam this week, and let me tell you in no uncertain terms: I hate physical exams. I’ve been able to avoid physical exams for the most part. Unfortunately, as we get older, we need them to help us stay healthy. So we gotta get ‘em. That doesn’t make ‘em any easier.

I have had body issues since I can remember, which is why I can’t stand them. I hate having to collect stool and urine samples; the obsessive-compulsive person in me, the one that has to have everything neat and clean, can’t stand holding the little plastic cups. Also, I hate any element of nakedness; just taking my shirt off makes me cringe.

The biggest thing about the physical exams is what comes afterward: the inevitable waiting and wondering. We pray for the best of health, that our cholesterol’s okay, that we don’t have cancer and all that. Notice I didn’t say I was worried – what will it do to worry, after all? Tomorrow can take care of itself – but, of course, we pray for the best.

I was thinking of taking my camera along, but, dear God, who needs to see pictures of rolling acres of fat anyway? Yuck. (One person on the latest PostSecret, though, says that “fat guys wearing white briefs look sexy.” Too bad I don’t have white undies. LOL) I know I’d feel differently if I were 150lbs, but I’m not. I’m 215. Oi vey.

At the end of the day, here’s the rub: we should be comfortable with the skin we’re in; God loves us no matter how we look. What we do with what God has given us, though, is a testament to our trust in Him and how much we value the stewardship role of whatever He’s given us. This includes our bodies. Kaya takbo bukas. I have a few more days til the exam; maybe I can burn off two pounds or something. *groan*

I hate physical exams!

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6 Responses to “I hate physical exams”

1. benj says:

   November 9, 2009 at 6:23 am

   May kwento samin, meron daw nag dala ng stool sample nakalagay sa 2 gallon container ng ice cream. wahahahaha

   Hahahaha, ew! Was it pea-sized as requested? LOL
2. LS says:

   November 9, 2009 at 8:13 am

   ugh, I know what you mean. what really ticks me off is the part where you have to strip off so the doctor can check out your butt..

   eeww..

   unfortunately, it’s necessary

   AGH! I wish I could get my pale butt tanned asap!
3. Sean says:

   November 9, 2009 at 9:50 am

   hahaahha XD
   “TUWAD”
   =))

   AGH! Don’t remind me!!
4. pam says:

   November 9, 2009 at 12:28 pm

   hate that too… ewww…

   Tell me about it!
5. Myk says:

   November 9, 2009 at 11:34 pm

   Wish I could deal with the element of nakedness, as you put it, like that dude in the photo very well could. Guess I have to enjoy these years when getting asked to show my privates only comes rarely. And I just dread the day when I’ll have to be checked for prostate gland enlargement by my doctor. Ugh.

   That dude is Neil Patrick Harris playing Barney Stinson in “How I Met Your Mother.” Obviously, he has no body issues. LOL

   Yes, enjoy your youth! I really thought I could get through life without ever having to strip down to the bare essentials, but nowadays, with the specter of cancer and other potential dangers looming over the horizon, it’s my investment for a longer, better life with my wife and kids.

   Have a great day, Myk!
6. raft3r says:

   November 12, 2009 at 7:04 pm

   hehe

   so how did it go?

   btw, sa 23 labas ng cd ni misis
   may kakilala kaba sa mca universal?
   baka makaiskor tayo ng poster!
   =)

   Wala na akong contacts sa secular music.

   Let’s buy the CD together when it comes out. I wanna see your giddy reaction. Maybe take a video.