October 28, 2005, 3:40pm

I've just had a flu shot. I didn't plan to have it at the beginning. Anyways, I swayed when more people begin to persuade me that's a good thing to do.

I had one when I was in HKIEd, five years ago already. It didn't help anything and I continued to have cold all the time in the winter. So, I decided that it's not effective.

Anyways, I'm here in a totally new place, with different germs and viruses, perhaps it's a wise decision to immunize myself, at least to some flu viruses if not all.

You see, I'm just trying to convince myself that I've made a correct decision when I've done with the flu shot already. Haven't had any needles for three months already. The shot reminds me about all the needles with acupuncture.

I just need to pray I have the strength to produce antibodies. Or I'll get ill because of the shot. That's the last thing I want but it's very possible.