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Monday, August 3, 2009
This is like, the first time I'd been absent from school due to medical reasons since more than a year ago. The feeling is...definitely refreshing. I feel revived (No pun intended, I wasn't even dead in the first place).Speaking of dead, I'm kind of overwhelmed today by the amount of people who bombarded my phone to check whether I was on the verge of death. Please, my dear Monsieurs and Mademoiselles, I believe Mr Sam Soo was just over-exaggerating. I'll delve deeper into that later. First on the agenda, let me thank my dearest family and friends who have showed me utmost concern during this difficult time. They are: My parents, my brother, my two Uncles, my Grandmother, Phil, Marianne, Hui Xian, Jiao Min, Farhana, Faris, Wei Lun, Ivan, Frederick, Yue Ling, Jiing Harn, Jared, and of course, not forgetting Mr Sam Soo. Who, received news of my Influenza A condition and went into class screaming that I've got H1N1. T_T... Sorry, I didn't really wanted to be overly flashy with the long list, but I felt that I wouldn't be doing my buddies justice if I didn't show them some gratitude. Thanks once again, guys and girls. But I'm really fine.
So, here's what happened. I need to clarify this matter and in the process, give some insight on flu types grouping. This is so that people wouldn't stare at me with petrified looks with their faces plainly saying, "Aren- Aren't you supposed to be dead?" when I come back into class.
Flu is classified into 3 genuses (groups), namely Influenza A, Influenza B, and Influenza C. Currently the one I'm diagnosed with is Type A. Now, although H1N1 is also classified under A, so is H5N1. Does that mean I've contracted bird flu? Oh shit. NO. There are around 10 different strains of the flu virus in Influenza Type A, some are relatively harmless, some are not. Eh, some strains of the common flu are also classified under A. The Tamiflu capsules my doctor prescribed me are just a precautionary measure, so is the 7-day M.C. He should've given less medical leave, I'm feeling fine already.
A little bit of trivia: That day I went to see the doctor, the first thing he shot me was a question, not a jab. He asked, "Are you from Evergreen Secondary?". The reason he asked this was because he'd already attended to 2 other patients from Evergreen Secondary School that morning, both were Influenza A positive. Kinda sad, huh? He'd also mentioned that anyone who contracts flu from now on have a 90% chance of it being Influenza A. My condition doesn't seem so surprising all of a sudden, does it?
Just a little advice for my treasured peers, everyone take VERY good care of yourself. The numbers aren't showing and the teachers aren't talking, but I believe H1N1 is already rampant in our school. It's also partially because not everyone lets the doctor test them for A, therefore further misleading themselves into thinking that it's just the common flu and coming back to school to infect others. Like I said, once you get flu (esp. when you come from EVG), it's a 9/10 chance Influenza A has entered your body, stay at home and be socially responsible.
And, just because I'm the first to get a 7-day M.C doesn't mean I'm the first person in the class to get A. That's what Mr Sam Soo told my Mom. There's a difference between being tested positive and being positive. The firsts to contract A are the ones who didn't get themselves tested and continued going to school. I'm not referring to anyone specific, it could've been anyone. It's only a reminder to all those who've been recommended by a physician to stay at home. You've got a M.C, make full use of it. ^^
Disclaimer done. Now, on to some thoughts that's been buzzing about in my head today, not being in school frees up a lot of RAM, you know?
I was listening to music, and this thing popped into my mind, "If there was a love song you would most willingly sing to your beloved, which would it be?". Would be it a mushy song singing the praises of the other, a song apologising for the hurt you've caused, or a song that conveys your deepest heartbreak? Something you could sing to tell the other party just how you really felt. No need to tell me your answers, just think about it to yourself. Hmm, I should, too.
I am so screwed. The only learning I can do for now, is to frantically read my textbooks and try to self-learn, god knows how much lessons am I going to miss during this whole week. Not to mention on the first day of my absentism, I'd already missed my Literature test. Followed by A.Math test, Social Studies test...
Oh well, I can only hope that this 1-week homestay will be fruitful enough for me to forgo its disadvantages. Actually, I should look on the bright side. I get to have more rest, which is an unreachable luxury during school weeks. It gives me more time to think. More time to participate in my hobby and write more poems...
Might as well end this with one for my concerned schoolmates.
Vision blurred, thoughts drunk.
My constitution lies in a slump.
Two vicious fights rage on within myself,
One between the antibodies of emotions,
Another with my wilful health.
My body shall not succumb to the erosion.
Amidst the chaotic flames I spy a spark,
Crawled across to it like Noah's Ark,
Withstanding the swords and spears,
Not knowing what is it exactly I fear.
But it's sharp light tells me all,
With your support I shall not fall.
~End
Thank you and good night.
