A few weeks ago, I got a fantastic tip from Jordan to analyze X2: X-Men United and see if it’s an example of Cinematic Chiasmus. I was excited to take a look at it. However, many things got in the way, and I’ve had to put off that pleasure for an inordinate amount of time.

On Friday, March 21, 2025, I started to get sick. It’s the kind of illness that made me unable to eat anything and made breathing difficult. I was basically bedridden and unable to function for 12 days. My inability to eat more than a few bites of food a day led to me losing 16 pounds in those 12 days. And I’m already a lean guy, so it’s a shock when I lose that much weight.

I was prevented from doing the writing I wanted to get done, which is why I’m writing this quick article with what strength I have. Thankfully, I went to the doctor on April 1 and found out why I wasn’t getting any better. He put me on powerful antibiotics, and I’ve been faithfully taking them and feeling better as a result.

I can finally eat again, and breathing is much less of a strain. I now appreciate every bite and breath I take, and I also enjoy being able to walk without pain. It’s the little things in life that seem to bring the most joy.

When we’re sick, we long to be healthy again. And when we’re healthy, we tend to take what we have for granted. I don’t want to do that. I want to finish my analysis of X2 for Jordan and live my life to the fullest.

I’m so grateful to be able to get back to work doing what I love. I hope we will all enjoy good health and strength in the coming days.

This is the Deja Reviewer bidding you farewell until we meet again.

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