Reflections

Let me just preface this email by saying - OK - I know I am probably less patient than "normal"
BUT
I started my period today while I was teaching my workshop....

Now - I am perimenopausal - for me that means I carry tampons around ALL the time because WHO KNOWS WHEN I will have a period.  In this particular case for example, I had one just about two weeks ago...  ;-(

However, I bought a new computer bag to bring on this trip and in my rush to put all my essentials in the bag (you know - like a pen, chapstick, etc. ) I forgot to include a tampon.

So it’s lunchtime and I realize I can’t make it to the end of the day without a tampon.

In order for you to really appreciate this story - you need to know that I am in a country that sells prunes in individual packets.....

I am not kidding.

Here I was today  at the Olympic Center, where people come from all over the world and guess what?
no  *#$@! tampon machines – anywhere. ANYWHERE.

OK granted - I am willing to go to a restaurant and try to communicate about dinner.

But I really didn't want to ask my translator about feminine hygiene products.

NOT to worry - I found a “konbini” store on campus and searched all the boxes until I found one that had an "illustration” indicating I was buying the right thing.

I was saved.

Anyway - just wanted to share with those of you (e.g. women) who can appreciate the situation.

PRUNES for Godsake

Until next time,

Be Well

P.S.  A lot of people are talking about the documentary “What the Health?”  My next blog will be discussing some of the points the film puts forward. Stay tuned!  And stay in touch!