Right and Wrong

So, I have many faults. One of my least favorite is that I hate to be wrong. Actually, worse even than that is that I feel like I am always right. I don't like this about myself, but it is incredibly hard to change.

Three days ago, I went to the walk-in clinic at our local hospital because my symptoms made me think (underscored by a call to my PCP) that I had strep throat. The quick test proved me wrong, but did I believe the test? Not I. The following day, when I felt even worse, I thought myself vindicated and was sure that the 48 hour test would prove me right.

It didn't.

Maybe I'll learn something from this. I hope it sticks.