Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Sick
That's right. I'm sick. If it weren't so annoying, I would have been amazed.
I'm not the healthiest person around (take one look at me and you'll go "hell yeah you aren't!"), and my skinny butt is a testament to that. However, I would like to think that my immune system is in the right place, because I don't really get sick that much. I might get colds, but I survive without having to take medicines, or miss class. I just become this really annoying girl who has one roll of tissue with her and blows her nose frequently.
However, this time, I really felt bad. First, my throat gets all sore. I thought it was just because I always sleep with the electric fan on and directed at me-which of course, will cause some kind of dryness in my throat over the course of the night. By the end of the day, I was hoping it was just that.
Okay, you just hope for the best. But you should expect the worst.
And the sore throat belonged to the worse scenario. The next day, I already had a cold. Which I could have endured, really, it would just be the annoying case I mentioned above. However, I really felt bad, to the point that I thought I'd have a fever-now that would be something new. I can't remember the last time I had a fever. Kinda scary, if you think about it.
Good thing was, my immune system was still in a sort-of-proper place. I didn't have a fever, although I did get a cough the following day. That was when I was taken to the doctor for a check-up. That is also something that doesn't happen frequently. Wow. One of the annoying things brought about by this illness I have-the hassle of going to a doctor, with all the forms to fill up and stuff like that.
And don't get me started on the medicines. I have three different medicines-and I didn't even have a fever! But my throat is swollen, according to the doctor...so there. I've never been good at taking medicines (when I was a kid, if you're going to make me drink cough syrup, you have to chase me around the house-and catch me-first), and I'd like to think it's related to that properly placed immune system. But at least I don't choke on my medicines now. It just sucks a bit being teased by your younger brother that you don't know how to take medicine. Boo.
And the worst part? I still go to my classes! I missed one deadline, and this 'sick' status of mine isn't even a valid reason to not get a deduction! Life is a bitch. So cruel.
So, basically, I get all the downsides of getting sick, without getting the perks. Boo me, and my sense of duty in attending classes. Oh well. I just took everything out in what I just recently called "internet therapy." Yeah, I'm still sick and I just surfed the net to oblivion. I may be relying a little too heavily on that immune system.
And with that, I shall sleep. Hopefully, I'll get better in a jiffy and I'll be posting more sensible stuff here soon.
When was the last time you got sick?
I'm not the healthiest person around (take one look at me and you'll go "hell yeah you aren't!"), and my skinny butt is a testament to that. However, I would like to think that my immune system is in the right place, because I don't really get sick that much. I might get colds, but I survive without having to take medicines, or miss class. I just become this really annoying girl who has one roll of tissue with her and blows her nose frequently.
However, this time, I really felt bad. First, my throat gets all sore. I thought it was just because I always sleep with the electric fan on and directed at me-which of course, will cause some kind of dryness in my throat over the course of the night. By the end of the day, I was hoping it was just that.
Okay, you just hope for the best. But you should expect the worst.
And the sore throat belonged to the worse scenario. The next day, I already had a cold. Which I could have endured, really, it would just be the annoying case I mentioned above. However, I really felt bad, to the point that I thought I'd have a fever-now that would be something new. I can't remember the last time I had a fever. Kinda scary, if you think about it.
Good thing was, my immune system was still in a sort-of-proper place. I didn't have a fever, although I did get a cough the following day. That was when I was taken to the doctor for a check-up. That is also something that doesn't happen frequently. Wow. One of the annoying things brought about by this illness I have-the hassle of going to a doctor, with all the forms to fill up and stuff like that.
And don't get me started on the medicines. I have three different medicines-and I didn't even have a fever! But my throat is swollen, according to the doctor...so there. I've never been good at taking medicines (when I was a kid, if you're going to make me drink cough syrup, you have to chase me around the house-and catch me-first), and I'd like to think it's related to that properly placed immune system. But at least I don't choke on my medicines now. It just sucks a bit being teased by your younger brother that you don't know how to take medicine. Boo.
And the worst part? I still go to my classes! I missed one deadline, and this 'sick' status of mine isn't even a valid reason to not get a deduction! Life is a bitch. So cruel.
So, basically, I get all the downsides of getting sick, without getting the perks. Boo me, and my sense of duty in attending classes. Oh well. I just took everything out in what I just recently called "internet therapy." Yeah, I'm still sick and I just surfed the net to oblivion. I may be relying a little too heavily on that immune system.
And with that, I shall sleep. Hopefully, I'll get better in a jiffy and I'll be posting more sensible stuff here soon.
When was the last time you got sick?
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
An Aching Neck and Stiff Fingers...
...are what you get when you cram your requirements for a major entrance exam that you really didn't think about and then purchasing a reviewer less than a week before and attempting to read it the night before the exam. Then you go to the exam without eating lunch, did not even take a mock exam or prepare yourself for shading more than a hundred circles and thinking and reasoning for four grueling hours.
Even now, as you type, the fingers in your right hand hurt along with your neck, and you wish that at least something good will come out of this pain, whether it be acceptance or rejection, so long as you get the direction you need and want. That's what it is for, after all.
Even now, as you type, the fingers in your right hand hurt along with your neck, and you wish that at least something good will come out of this pain, whether it be acceptance or rejection, so long as you get the direction you need and want. That's what it is for, after all.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Karaoke Monday
What do you do when you already have a three-hour break, and then because your next class is suddenly cancelled because the professor will not attend, it becomes a 4 1/2- hour break?
Well, you go sing karaoke, of course!
Four girls (three of which, I think, are kinda sleepy at the time) had this spontaneous idea. I, being part of the four girls and one of the sleepy ones, was open to the idea, but at first was not so enthusiastic. Well, duh, I was sleepy! So even though I really crave karaoke (my growing database of lyrics kinda attest to that claim), I was in a so-so mood.
But then we got to Timezone. I was still sleepy, so I just pitched in a bit and just decided to go with the flow. Sadly, there were no available booths at that moment. (Well, there was one girl who was in a videoke booth singing all alone, but if she paid, who are we to judge?)
Seeing as we can't just stand outside the booth like pathetic little girls, we went around the arcade. And then we got to the racing games. Ooh, up to four can play!
Bam! I was wide awake.
Yes, even to the point that sadly, I was swearing already. I mean, my car was flipping on its back and treating the sidewalk as the main road and the lampposts as I don't know, paint?-and not roadblocks! That first round I was, I think 3rd or 4th overall but 2nd in the players ranking. One of the four girls who was absent in the first round because she settled stuff just arrived, and since the game can link up to four players, we decided to give it a go again.
Shame on all shames, I made the wrong car choice! My performance was worse, and I got a lower ranking. Boo! (More swearing in this round, naturally.)
Now that a booth is finally available (and I am now wide awake), we went back to the karaoke booth. And the singing begins!!!
We sang quite a lot, and by the end of it all, were totally weirded out by the people on the screen, as they weren't really that appropriate for the song (don't worry, they're wholesome, but still), and sang our throats raw. We also decided by the end that we have to perfect our version of Lady Marmalade. For some weird reason, I get to be the rapper. Haha!
What a way to kill time. Makes you wish that Mondays are as stress-free as that.
Unfortunately for me, Mondays could prove to be my hell, and my undoing.
Well, you go sing karaoke, of course!
Four girls (three of which, I think, are kinda sleepy at the time) had this spontaneous idea. I, being part of the four girls and one of the sleepy ones, was open to the idea, but at first was not so enthusiastic. Well, duh, I was sleepy! So even though I really crave karaoke (my growing database of lyrics kinda attest to that claim), I was in a so-so mood.
But then we got to Timezone. I was still sleepy, so I just pitched in a bit and just decided to go with the flow. Sadly, there were no available booths at that moment. (Well, there was one girl who was in a videoke booth singing all alone, but if she paid, who are we to judge?)
Seeing as we can't just stand outside the booth like pathetic little girls, we went around the arcade. And then we got to the racing games. Ooh, up to four can play!
Bam! I was wide awake.
Yes, even to the point that sadly, I was swearing already. I mean, my car was flipping on its back and treating the sidewalk as the main road and the lampposts as I don't know, paint?-and not roadblocks! That first round I was, I think 3rd or 4th overall but 2nd in the players ranking. One of the four girls who was absent in the first round because she settled stuff just arrived, and since the game can link up to four players, we decided to give it a go again.
Shame on all shames, I made the wrong car choice! My performance was worse, and I got a lower ranking. Boo! (More swearing in this round, naturally.)
Now that a booth is finally available (and I am now wide awake), we went back to the karaoke booth. And the singing begins!!!
We sang quite a lot, and by the end of it all, were totally weirded out by the people on the screen, as they weren't really that appropriate for the song (don't worry, they're wholesome, but still), and sang our throats raw. We also decided by the end that we have to perfect our version of Lady Marmalade. For some weird reason, I get to be the rapper. Haha!
What a way to kill time. Makes you wish that Mondays are as stress-free as that.
Unfortunately for me, Mondays could prove to be my hell, and my undoing.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Hindered Plans
Sometimes, the most annoying thing in the world is when you have already mapped out a plan in your mind of what you'll do in order to accomplish stuff that you need to do, and then something simple stops it.
It's even more annoying when your "strategy" is very crucial or else a lot will fail, or there will be a huge risk or disadvantage for you.
Well, when you plan too much, I think it's also a downfall in itself. Because when everything is mapped out and strategized carefully, especially if it is your life, or even just your night or morning, then the smallest change or unexpected thing will ruin everything.
Just like the loss of an internet connection or a chat with friends. The former is definitely not fun while the latter can be, but both can ruin a set of plans that you so carefully thought of in order to prepare important things.
Or maybe just neglecting to glance at a document will push your schedule for one whole freaking week.
That, is seriously annoying.
In the end, however, you have to learn to roll with the punches (Go Pacquiao!) and deal with it, because that's life.
It's even more annoying when your "strategy" is very crucial or else a lot will fail, or there will be a huge risk or disadvantage for you.
Well, when you plan too much, I think it's also a downfall in itself. Because when everything is mapped out and strategized carefully, especially if it is your life, or even just your night or morning, then the smallest change or unexpected thing will ruin everything.
Just like the loss of an internet connection or a chat with friends. The former is definitely not fun while the latter can be, but both can ruin a set of plans that you so carefully thought of in order to prepare important things.
Or maybe just neglecting to glance at a document will push your schedule for one whole freaking week.
That, is seriously annoying.
In the end, however, you have to learn to roll with the punches (Go Pacquiao!) and deal with it, because that's life.
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