Sunday, 18 May 2014
OH I thought I would never fall sick again but I did.
The last time I had the flu and all that was back in 2011 wasn't it??
I still have that Guardian plastic bag with tissues packets in it with the receipt, that's why..
Last Sunday, I woke up with a sore throat but I really thought it will just end at that.
I drank honey lemon to stop the sore throat. I did feel better on Monday? or was it Tuesday..
but by Wednesday I started coughing. My 'kepo' colleague was concerned I would spread it but I just told her it was just some dry cough but Thursday came and I was having the flu. Wednesday night I made sure I ate some proper pills to stop it but all that phlegm when I woke up (yucks!)
I coughed it ALL out during my shower. I wasn't going to come out until I was done clearing it.
Then my voice was almost gone because of all that coughing. My throat hurts. My back hurts.
I still came to work because I had some important things to do. Finished as much as I could and decided to take half-day leave to go see the doctor. I was worried when I started hearing my other colleague coughing and 'makcik' cleaner sneezing when she walked past my cubicle. I felt kinda guilty so the more reason to go on leave. I also felt guilty of leaving my work but everyone else at work was shooing me to go take MC if I ended up spreading my cough and flu to them.
Went to my usual clinic at west coast even though I don't stay there anymore. Left work by 11.30 and got to the clinic by 12.20 in time b4 they close for lunch. Took a bus to go to JE. Shopped for foods that I should eat to recover. Almost got a taxi but didn't. Took the train to Woodlands. Bought something for my late lunch so I can eat my meds. And waited for a bus because I don't think I can walk in the hot sun. Finally got home at 2.30..finally..so hot yet I was sweating because I felt my body was hotter. But funny when the nurse took my temp I was only 37.1 hmm..
Messaged my colleagues to say I had a throat infection with flu symptoms. First time I had a throat infection?? I researched and read that I shouldn't take the antibiotics that the docs gave unless my sore throat was a strep throat or that antibiotics wouldn't be of any use. In fact, I would become immune to it. Anyway, when I messaged my colleagues, I felt so bad because I never had to leave my work for 2 days other than that last time I visited the clinic in 2011. I mentioned 'so sorry for any inconveniences caused' but really though I felt bad.
But of course Monday I will face reality and see the pile of work waiting for me haha.
I'm mentally prepared. Just waiting for Monday to come. I will hopefully come earlier. I HAVE TO!
I'm feeling better. Definitely better than last Thursday. God I will never forget how much my throat hurts. But why am I still having this runny nose?? I just want it to stop. I'm trying not to cough or clear my nose at work tomorrow. I have to let them see that I've fully recovered. If not that 'kepo' colleague thinks I didn't take care of myself properly.
Well now I have this face mask on me, I need to wash it off. How I've neglected my face lately.
I need to look more fresh haha.
OK that's it!
BYE
bogo-ship-poyo 7:35 pm