English Diary - Battling Shoulder Woes to Stay in the Game

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Battling Shoulder Woes to Stay in the Game - 22nd Aug 2023

 

It's been over a week since this annoying shoulder pain started bugging me, and I'm seriously worried it might mess up my swimming plans. Lately, I've been totally hooked on swimming. I've been at it for about 6 months now. I make it a point to hit the pool every single early morning at 06:00 AM, even on weekends when I can swing it.

 

 About a decade ago, I actually gave swimming a shot with my wife, but that attempt was short-lived because of this pesky shoulder pain. I had to call it quits back then. But this time around, I was crossing my fingers that history wouldn't repeat itself. I'm really set on keeping this fantastic exercise routine going, and I'm hoping I can stick with it well into my old age. Just imaging me, my wife, and my son all paddling away in the sea or some cool hotel pool - it's like the ultimate relaxing and fun family activity.

 

So, I took myself to a clinic for a check-up today, all the while hoping the doctor wouldn't drop the "no more swimming" bomb like last time. I gave the doctor the lowdown on my symptoms and they even did X-rays and those ultrasonic wave. Good news, though - the doctor said my shoulder seemed A-OK, and they gave me some shots and a prescription for medicines. What a relief, seriously! I'm gonna need to be a bit cautious while I swim for now, but at least I'm not sidelined from this sport. Time to dive back in, baby!

 

Pick Up Expressions

 

Stay in the game : Continue participating or being involved in a particular activity or situation.

 

Bugging me : Annoying or bothering me(나를 괴롭히는).

 

Hooked on : Obssessed with or strongly interested in something(매료되다/중독되다/빠지다).

 

At it : Engaged or involved in a particular activity or task(어떤 활동이나 임무를 하고 있는).

 

Hit the pool : Go to the swimming pool to swim or engage in aquatic activities(수영장에 가다/수영하러 가다)

 

Swing it : Manage to make something happen, especially in a challenging situation(해내다/해결하다).

 

Short-lived : Not lasting for a long time; brief in duration(짧은 기간 동안 지속되는).

 

Pesky : Annoying, troublesome, or difficult to deal with(성가신/귀찮은).

 

Call it quits : Decide to stop or end something, especially an activity or endeavor(그만두기로 하다/중단하기로 결정하다).

 

Stick with it : to continue doing something although it is difficult(계속해서 하다/고수하다).

 

Paddling away : Engaging in an activity, often a physical one, with enthusiasm(열심히 노력하며 나아가다/힘차게 나아가다).

 

Crossing my fingers : Hoping for good luck or a positive outcome(행운을 빌다).

 

Drop the bomb : Delivering surprising or distressing news(깜짝 놀라게 하다/갑작스러운 소식을 전하다).

 

Lowdown : Essential information or details about a situation(요점/중요정보).

 

A-OK : In perfect condition ; everthing is fine(문제없이 좋다).

 

Sidelined: Prevented from participating or being involved due to an issue or injury(주춤한/제외된/주요한 역할을 하지 못하는).

 

Dive back in : Resume or re-engage in an activity with enthusiasm(다시 뛰어들다/다시 열심히 참여하다).

 

 

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내용이 유익했다면 "공감" 부탁드리고 다른 영어표현도 많이 있으니 구독하셔서 자주 들러주세요 ^^.

그럼 오늘하루도 즐겁게~~ 보내세요!!

 

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