COVID Diary-Day 6
Saturday in hospital. Last night was a real deep sleep as a result of a few sleepless nights. The life here without work is such purposeless. My doctor name is Rattanaphan. The X-ray was taken place in the afternoon around 2, and the doc called in around 4 to explain the result. Thank God, my lung is still virus-free. Actually, the nurse called me first, asking me to hold a call and wait for the doctor. It’s weird this time because normally the doctor called me directly, not through any third person. The moment I was waiting for the doctor was heart-wrenching. The coin could flip on any sides, and I can’t afford to lose my lung to the goddamn virus.
Today has been pretty tiring. I took a nap not only in the morning but also in the afternoon. I didn’t do the heavy exercise like push up or planking as normal because I thought it makes me feel too awaken. Without a proper period of exercise, my day has been so void and empty. Laying on the bed, I only can look around the rectangular room without hope and excitement.
I got another estranged call from another government unit. I was asked the questions all over again. It seems like the information I passed along few days ago hasn’t been synchronized between different units. The lady even asked my parent’s number. I gave my mom’s number to her and she just dropped the call. WTF.
During these days at the hospital, I’ve come to realize that I only talk to few people, only my close ones who I trust. I actually talk to people through all the social media platforms including LINE, Facebook messenger, or WeChat. Most of the daily conversation were initiated my interlocutor, and I just replied to them what they need to know. I should be more proactive in conversation with these people who choose to stay with me from afar during this lonely time.
I discovered my neighbor next door’s name accidentally. Her name is Mrs. Lauren Kim Anchel. I found this out when I picked up the dinner in front of my room, but it turned out to be Mrs. Lauren’s dinner. she is allergic to nuts and almond as far as I know (it’s labelled on the bag). Hello neighbor! I’m here next door. Let’s get out of here.
I reckon that my soar throat has improved. Adequate sleep helps much. With much sleep during the day, I do not know if I can have another good night sleep tonight. I tried every way to stay healthy. I drink hot water, lots of fruits and vegetable, and I do small exercise too.
The funny thing is that I found the melon tasteless and unsweetened. I, for a moment, thought maybe my sense of tongue has gone, but in fact it’s just the melon that is not really sweet by nature. Whoa! I might need to taste with the real sugar next time.
Never before get so bored like this. Without work (it’s weekend) and a proper period of great exercise, I’m so so bored. I can’t really do anything but sleep. Time went by slowly but anyway it was a huge relief already that my lung is still alright. It should be okay, I think, to start to get back to the same exercise routine. One more day for the weekend.
