Full day - saw my chiropractor whose diagnosis was only soft tissue damage (vs. cervical misalignment) as the cause for my continued pain/discomfort in the back of my neck. She's also known me for a good 15 years, and her observation was that the attack would have essentially intensified my El Cid tendencies. She's probably right. It makes total sense given my cultural heritage; while I was born and raised in the U.S. my parents were immigrants from China, and I can readily recognize how the community emphasis of the culture permeates my values and thought process. It may not seem obvious, but it's emphasized even in everyday conversation in how you greet another person - there is a specific unique term to use: even a different Mr. or Mrs. depending on who is the elder of the two. There are specifc terms for every possible family relationship:  sibling (older/younger) grandparent (mother's side/father's side) , aunt/uncle (mother's side/father's side AND whether they are older or younger than your parent). This reinforces the idea that one is part of something bigger than one's self, and you are supposed to be always aware of your place within that entity.

Had rehearsal tonight. My throat pain is almost gone. I got through about halfway through rehearsal tonight before my voice gave out. I probably would have been OK if I brought bottled water to keep the voice box hydrated. I was kinda stressed about this, so it's a relief to see that there's a visible end in sight to this discomfort.