Time stopped

Tomorrow's 10th September, Monday. That's pretty much about how long time has stopped for me - One week.

I have been "quarantined" at home since last Sunday. I woke up only to look in the mirror & wondered whose left eye was that. Went to see the doc & was diagnosed with eye infection. Every morning, I wake up to an eye that can't be opened due to the discharge. First thing first would be to bathe.

After 3 days, on Wednesday, I found that I no longer can wake up as easily as I used to. My whole body seemed to be taken over by 2 invaders called "high fever" & "headache". Made my way to the doc again & was diagnosed with Tonsillitis.

The 2 invaders stayed on with me till yesterday & refused to budge. Sleeping in the night seemed to be a chore as the pain killer wears out by 3am. Waking up in the morning was terrible. Bathing was *sigh* a feat as I felt giddy. Soon, I realized that everything I eat goes down my throat painful & bitter. Eating then became a feat too! By & by, I ate so that I don't get gastric.

Finally after 4 days, today, I can finally see clearer & head no longer painful. For me, it's rare that I stay at home for such long period of time & it's in these moments that I re-learn again how to appreciate my family. My mum, not only was busy with taking care of my dad, took care of me too. Sister knowing I didn't work bought me breakfast. What touched me most was when my dad said "Haha!! Good la good la... San is finally smiling!"

I have to admit that ever since my dad was discharged from the hospital, things hasn't easy. I struggle between being a filial daughter & being a rebellious one. I am often angry & frustrated as he calls us (my mum most of the time) every other 5-10 minutes. When I am at work, he calls me every other hour. Patience can never be one thing that describe me & I can really flare up too. Yet, I know that my dad is most truthful now. He doesn't hide what he wants & when he doesn't want, he tells you too. When he made that statement, I know that in his heart, he has been longing to see me smile.

Well, as much as I am enjoying too much of free time the past one week, I am also excited to go back to face the challenges at work! Am praying that my left eye's infection will be totally gone by tomorrow, no, tonight!