The day I became a video game character.

Back in March I was feeling tired all of the time and I decided to try acupuncture (when in Rome, right?)

That Monday I went to an Oriental Medicine office with my co-teacher not knowing what to expect. He explained he would do a "power up" on me and that I should come in everyday until I felt better.

That day I got five needles in various places in my body and a piece of wood was left on my stomach giving off a relaxing aroma. The next day I went back and again the next day. By Wednesday I had seven needles in my body.

It didn't hurt as bad as you'd think. In fact, most places was painless as long as I was relaxed.

On Friday my doctor said the best thing I have ever heard while in South Korea: "You first come, face dark. Power low. Now face shinny. Power up."

He was right. I did have energy again.

Power up! :)