smogged out :(

my earlier tirade on the suffocating smog in the city wasn’t an exaggeration by any means. the air has been so bad in this valley in the past few days that an official smog alert has been issued, and kids have been given two days off school. but, from what i saw, a large portion of the two million school children are not staying home, as most are using the day to accompany parents on shopping trips and outings.

the current effects of the pollution include: throat ache, sore eyes, dirty skin, and unseen damage to lungs and inner cavaties that are come into contact with the poisionous levels of CO, SO2, NO2 etc.

i’m contemplating wearing a face mask (they are becoming more common) but i’m way too self-conscious…