Living in
medieval times must have been easier than these days. Albeit sometimes there
are events which lead us to believe we are still in that era. People killing,
people dying for futile reasons – power. I am not going to get into any
details, but the feeling is that in medieval times people killed and people
died for loyalty, family, and love, not just power.
Written: April
21, 2024
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After two weeks
bedridden due to the bite of a white - striped mosquito. Feeling much better,
decided it was time to leave the shelter.
Luckily, the car
did not stall.
Cautiously
driving to the produce market as the rain fell, pitter-patter, on the window
shield.
It felt
refreshing seeing all those colorful fruits and vegetables as my appetite was
slowly returning.
Afterwards as
the rain poured heavier, a quick stop at the pet shop. No need for an umbrella,
getting wet wouldn't be such a bad thing, would it?
Check my bag for
my plastic money but to no avail, it was gone. Had it been forgotten at the
market?
After a thorough
check of the grocery bags, I decided to go back to the market.
The rain was
still coming down harder and harder. The cashier said that nothing had been
left behind and suggested I check the grocery bags. Double checking would be
appropriate because sometimes things disappear for a few seconds.
As I walked to
the trunk of the car, I noticed a shiny blue card holder on the floor behind
the passenger seat. How did it get there? I will never know. The good thing is
that I had found it.
Maybe I should
have just stayed home.
Written March
23, 2024
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What a horrible
disease to get! One bite from mosquito – bang! Fever, pain, cold sweats,
tiredness, lack of appetite, lack of motivation, headache, eye ache, aches all
over!
After an entire
day of sleep, high fever, best go to the ER Afterall, there are so many
diseases floating around this tropical air.
After four hours
waiting with no place to sit due to the crowd, the doctor examines you and the
blood work comes out positive for dengue. Four liters of water. In case of
fever take Tylenol. Loads of rest.
Two weeks seemed
like two months. Every 48 hours go to the ER for blood work to see the red cell
count. Only after eight days did mine start to rise.
What a
relief to hear those words from the doctor! Depending on the patient, recovery
can take months and if you get it once, does not mean you will not get it
again.
Beware!
Written March
23, 2024
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Who
am I?
A
question profound,
A mystery
waiting to be found.
In
the depths of my soul, a story untold.
A
tapestry of colors, both bright and bold.
Who
am I?
I am
the echo of my ancestors.
A
blend of cultures, a mix of beliefs.
I am
the dreamer with hopes unfolded,
A
seeker of truths in a changing world.
Who
am I?
A
woman who is strong and weak, loved and hated;
Extraverted
and shy; outspoken and quiet.
A
mature female fighting to be heard, seen, appreciated,
In a patriarchal
world.
Who
am I?
Constant
development.
Incessant
adjustment.
Ceaseless
revision.
Nonstop
transformation.
Everlasting
metamorphoses.
Who
am I?
Adapting
to this roller coaster day in, day out
Amending
into the novelties thrown my way.
Opening
my mind and heart to the river so deep.
Surrendering
to the wisdom of age in hope of deliverance.
Who
am I?
A
simple clay vase being molded
On this
pottery wheel entitled life.
Written:
April 11, 2024
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