Crossed fingers for Venus Raj!

After the hostage drama that happened yesterday, Maria Venus Raj, the candidate that will represent Philippines in Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant will be facing critics and draw attention of all audiences and judges of the said pageant. I am sure that all the judges in this beauty pageant will be all eyes and ears to Venus. One of the questions she needs to answer is how to promote tourism on the country. Or how will she contribute to the trainings of PNP policemen in assault. One thing is certain for Venus, she has now the attention she needed for this pageant. What needs to be determine is the negative or positive effect of this event for her. Be careful V, let your wisdom and beauty prevail!

Viral Infection

I befriend my bed the whole week because of Viral infection. I thought it was an ordinary fever. But when it reaches to 40degree, I said to myself, it's something serious. For two days I was in bed with fever, my whole body is aching, I literally have a running nose (nonstop) and with a dry cough. I waited until the second day when I can finally stand up that I decided to go to the hospital. The doctor do the usual interview asking series of questions regarding how I feel at the moment. I am sure I gave them enough of my information. When they got my temperature, they immediately make me lie on the hospital bed (which I hate the most). I hate the fact that I am lying there coz it gives me chills. I do not want to entertain what runs into my head. It was my instinct to call my friend and I was lucky he was on his way home and I ask him to accompany me. The doctor want me to take some solid food before they gave me medicine. I just had cereal that morning and a half rice on lunch, and since its already 7:00pm, it is obvious I needed to have some heavy meal for the moment. Which makes it again, difficult for me because Im in the hospital and my appetite is not that good when Im here. I decided to just take a bite of Skyflakes and some water. They gave me Ponstan 500g (paracetamol) and insist that I lay down. Later that evening they get my CBC to check if it is not dengue that caught me. From time to time the nurse check my temperature. From 40deg to 39.5, that is better I said to myself. I dont want to stay in the hospital. I waited for a couple of minutes more. I notice the empty ER when I enter the hospital was starting to be occupied now. The nurse approach me again with a towel. She pat it gently on my face, I told her I'll do it myself. Im not used to be taking care like that when I have the energy to do it myself. Three hours had passed, then I got up and started to walk my way to the nurse station. "Mam, san po kayo pupunta?, the nurse asked me. "I wanted to know my CBC result and I want to have my temperature be test again. I wanted to go home and I know I cant do it without your permission." I told her nonstop. I really really want to go home. "Ok na po madam yung CBC ninyo, antayin na lang po natin ang advise ng doctor." The nurse explained. I nodded and I got back to my bed. It was so uncomfortable there. The doctor and nurses are so accommodating but I really dont feel like staying in the hospital. When the doctor approach me, he explained some things to me and advise me to take a rest for another 3 days. He advise me to continue my paracetamol intake and included Vitamin C and Ambroxol on my prescription.

It was a simple viral infection, yes, but if we didnt take care of ourselves, we are putting our health at risk. Our immune system will be low and eventually our body will not work properly against those viruses.

Be aware of your surroundings. Be sure to sanitize as frequent as you can. You'll never know what viruses are present in the air and with the individuals you are dealing with.

My Mentor

It is always been a pleasure talking to you. I have no idea it is already past midnight. Everything you said is still in my mind and once again, you gave me hope and another inspiration to move on. Dealing with my problem seem to be a hopeless case for me. But hearing those words from you, it felt that I just made a wrong impression of everything. You put light into my path, giving a courage to continue my journey. Suddenly, it made a new meaning to me. A new challenge. A new goal. And I realize "hey, it wasnt that bad afterall!". I was reminded by two kinds of person. The fool and the wise. Again, you have given me not just information but wisdom. And I am so thankful for that.

This is what I have learn from tonight:

"When you think it's the end of the line, you are wrong. This is just the beginning of another goal."

"If plan A fails, there is always plan B and C and D..."

"When you plan, plan for the benefit of many, not just for one."

"Learn the art of war. You can benefit from you enemies too"