Seriously, it is a "whole new world of healthcare" when I can go to the hospital emergency room, get seen within half an hour, pay twelve dollars for the visit, and five bucks for two prescriptions. "Delhi Belly" was back with a vengeance today, or some kind of wrong tummy with fever and chills, so my boss forced me to leave work and go to the ER at Columbia Asia Hospital. The fact that I got covered in mosquito bites while hanging my wet laundry to dry the other night didn't help my argument that I just needed some Tylenol, Immodium, and a nap. The hospital facilities were really nice, and everything seemed legit, except for the doctor's really bad B.O. They took a bunch of blood and are checking for Malaria, although I think I'm fine and that I would not be able to type right now if it was anything serious. But, luckily for me, going to the hospital here is no where near the nightmare of going to one at home. People have actually been shocked when I tell them how expensive health care is at home, and that I usually ask my parents for dentist or eye doctor visits as birthday and Channukah presents. In India, healthcare is not a luxury like it is in the States. You guys need to fix the healthcare system before I get back, or I may stay here forever.