Urgh. Turns out that the painkillers I am taking makes me kinda happy (in a bad way) so I decided to stop taking them. *Then* I realized why the doctor prescribed them to me -- ankle still hurts like hell if I twist/use it a bit forcefully -- say.. running across the street while jay-walking. Doh. At least I didn't have to pay too much for them -- I only have to fork out $1 after my company drug plan kicked in. Incidently APO-Ibuprofen is cheapass -- it was like < $1 for my 2-weeks worth, but like $9 for the pharmasist.

The swelling is almost gone, and the purple bloches are almost gone as well. I went for a follow-up visit to my doctor and he gave me the good news -- x-rays turn out negative for fracture or tendon damage (tear) so that's great. However, I am to use a tensor bandage and keep the ankle wrapped for a few more days, and have to start self-physio-therapy myself.. mostly stretching exerices (adduct, abduct, toe up, toe down, etc).. just to make sure everything heals properly. Humph. I wonder when I can do exercies again. In particular, I know I still cannot do the motion required to swim freestyle, and breast stroke also hurts a bit. Doh Doh.

Enough of my ankle. The other day I bought for my brother and I 2 pieces of succulent T-bone steak. Yes, Canadian. Yes, Angus. Yes, Organic. YES. $30 for 2 pieces. OH YES it was tasty. Oh did I sound like I had an orgasam? Hmm.. that wasn't my intention. I took the steaks home, and spread some salt, pepper, chopped rosemary, and worked in some olive oil. Then I threw them onto the grill at high heat, and watched as it smoked and crakled and seared and cooked. I heeded to the recommendations of the chefs on FoodTV and let them steaks rest for 15 mins, and then sank my teeth into mine. Oh..... Grilling is fun. One doesn't stink up the whole house after cooking, and one doesn't have to wash the cooking utensils in addition to the dishes (ok I did have to scrub the grill, but that's easy.) I think I'll try the cedar-plank salmon next.