Have a break, have a nap

Hi, August is almost over and with all the rain that we have been getting, i must admit, i just want to curl into a ball and stay in bed till all that COVID-mess is over. 

Don't mind me. I am in need of a holiday. I have never worked so much and hard in my life. I mean, i am practically work, sleep, eat, exercise and repeat. All work and no travel makes Jane feeling very dull. 

Though i feel like i am going in the direction of languishing again, something in me plans to pull the brake and just grab a nap. Sometimes being in rest helps to escape from the face of reality and in return, you feel better, energize and if you are lucky, you even inspired to dream again.

Always grateful to life as usual but i will be even more grateful if COVID dies. 

Safe stay peeps.

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Mid August, well, almost

Time seems to go by fast this year, i mean look at it. National day is over, my nephew is 1 month old plus and 80% of SG population has already 1 dose of vaccine. Indeed most of us come a long way and one, like me is truly wondering about the future. 

Wish for some form of normality esp in that travel area and meeting again in big groups. I don't think i am languishing but i am just in the mode of being in hope. 

Meanwhile, i know there is still much to look forward to and i have much to feel thankful for. One must learn to live one day at a time and that the limitations of the day doesn't represent the state of tomorrow. My nephew shows me light that even when he looks as though he is not doing much besides sleeping, eating and pooping on a daily basis, he is still growing, moving steadily and changing. Somethings just can't be rushed and i must learn to live in the moment. 

Alright, thats all for me now. Back to some exercising later.

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What a week... so far

Today is only Wednesday but this week felt very heavy hearted as there are more discouraging news than encouraging.

Monday 

3 digit number of COVID infections after new clusters were found in the KTV lounges & Fishery port. Just 1 week ago, we were having close to zero figures.

16 year old boy who is having mental issues decides to buy an axe online and attack the next boy that enters the toilet. The boy is now dead and the other may face life imprisonment. I do not know any of them but upon hearing the news, one can't help to feel heavy hearted.

Tuesday

Singapore goes back to Phase 2 HA tomr with no more dine-in, no more mask off indoor activities and close to no more social life. 

Honestly is tiring and semi-discouraging. Our collective efforts are often disrupted by minor sabotage and unfortunately leads to rapid recurrence. I am pissed but there is nothing much to do except to press on and cooperate. God help those who are struggling.

Wednesday

Mum had a fall in the shower on Tues night and i only heard about it this morning so this was also heavy to hear. Fortunately, she didn't break anything except maybe for some bruise and aches. Falling down for any elderly is dangerous and one can only thank God that nothing bad happened to her. As my mum is stubborn and not cooperative in doing the safety measures that we intend to ask her to adopt, one can only continue praying that God will protect her despite of her stubbornness. 

As the work week is starting to draw closer to the end, one prays for better news or even just normality to precede. I don't need to read or know anymore drama that can affect one's mind and soul. 

To those of us who face little struggles, remember that it is only temporary. Just need to be brave to face it. 

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The good things that happened because of COVID

Whilst the COVID situation is still hovering and bothering our lives in one way or another, one must also see the up-sides of things so that your mind won't feel so defeated by the whole thing. 

Here are the 3 things that i feel are the good that has happened due to COVID.

1. Things feels cleaner in public areas. 

Because cleaning at public places have stepped up and more people are already in the habit of washing their hands etc, (I can't say for everyone though) but at least i think it is heading towards the right direction. Ever since it is compulsory that we clear our own trays after food, i get a table n seat fast whenever i eat out without any dirty dishes laying around it. Plus with everyone masked on, the chances of catching a cold or flu is also minimize. Things are always better when the environment is clean and hygienic, isn't it?

2. Lesser crowds in most places.

I can't say the same if 5 or 8 people dining in happens later but i do enjoy the lesser crowds around. Even though it is not good for some business but claustrophobic people like me do appreciate it esp having lived this kind of crowdedness for my whole life. 

3. Nature is at its best.

In the past, i used to think that other countries have the best looking skies and surroundings than my own country but the fact is not. Usually when you are on holiday, you are more in tune with your surroundings and you see everything that is around you beautiful because you are not buried with work or life. As most of us spend our time now home bound and not travelling as much, we are slowing down the pace to look out, up and around us. Whenever i see social media these days, i do see more people taking astonishing photos of mother nature thus encouraging others to do the same as well. It is still best when you caught all the action yourself instead of burying your head in front of the screen.

I miss road trips, taking long train rides whenever i travel so the only closest thing to do that now is driving around SG from one end to another. I can't do that often though cos petrol prices are getting higher but when i get to do it, it gives me great pleasure and respite.  Beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder. Be in tune and look out for it DAILY.

July is here where many birthdays are happening, getting my 2nd jab and planning to do more different activities. Sounds like a lot of money will depart but i guess it will be well spend. Wishing you a good July well spend. Cheers!

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My dose 1 experience

Just took my dose 1 of Pfizer last Friday and just wanted to share my experience here for my memory just in case i forgot about it. Today is a good day for me because finally i don't have the feeling of the needle still stuck in my arm somewhere. Of course i appreciate the fact that i have the opportunity to be vaccinated compared to other countries who are still waiting for their turn.  But i appreciate life more if COVID-19 didn't appear at all!

Everything went quite fast that day, from registration to being lead to inoculate and then waiting before they let you go was less than 40 mins in total. I was not surprised about the needle. I was more surprised that a young looking kid was doing my inoculation. Seeing that i had nowhere else to run and since the boy might need some practice, i decided to go with it, and pretend that i can deal with whatever crap that was already going through my mind. 

I imagine myself to liken a product of a factory assembly line. Things happen so fast and before you wonder what happen, you are done. Packaged ready for COVID whatever (At least for the normal Covid 19 strain) Covid-19 is really a package of inconvenience, discomfort and such a pain. First it limits your movements, then it makes you ugly with maskne and then it completes it with more discomfort through the vaccine.  

It was only dose 1 but i had like sore arm, a little headache & overall a little angry because having gone through it feels rather unnecessary. I was reading a newspaper column about how this writer was sharing his overall thoughts of this madness and truly, the sentiments are the same because we are all human. We imagine the hope again to be in another country somewhere, not wearing mask when out or even dining out in big groups again. Currently we are still living in restriction, with freedom limited but we still comfort ourselves by saying we are not the worst of compared to the rest of the world/people.

Thankfully Dose 2 happens in 6 weeks later so that i can have a break from the physical discomfort. Meanwhile, trying to shake off that laziness feeling in me and getting myself to do different things so that i can shake off that uncomfortable mindset that has been hovering and preventing me from 'living' well. Not going to waste my time anymore but i am going to get my lazy ass and mind to work. 

Meanwhile, stay strong and try to live well despite the circumstances. Life is indeed too short for unhappiness.   

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Covid is really some real s**t

With all the happening news that is surrounding Singapore these past 2 weeks, one must remain calm and most of all, be a responsible esp in one's health and good habits that is needed to upkeep this raging virus that refuses to back down but keeps coming back to haunt every single one of our fragile lives.

Instead of being panicky, one must focus on what is more important and that is to not let the virus contain us. The new revelation of our MMTF is that some of us are not wearing suitable and appropriate masks out. Truth is the virus seems to be aerosolized which means it can travel through the air around us so it is not just about covering the right parts of our face, but it is covering with a good filtration mask. Seriously COVID, must you be so aggressive that way?

So here are my tips on staying free from COVID esp those who are still waiting to be vaccinated.

1. Keep your body strong and healthy.

There is a reason why tough and strong walls are harder to break down. When your immunity is up, there is no reason for the virus to penetrate through.

2. Keep your hands clean.

I have been repeatedly buying hand sanitizers (liquid ones for convenience when there is no water and doesn't leave a sticky feeling) because i use alot on a daily basis. This behavior has unconsciously helped me in being sick-free and i really do like my hands clean.

3. Keeping your mental strong.

The past weeks since the announcements, i have been not wanting to do anything esp on the exercising part. I guess part of my mind has weaken and when you are thinking right up there, it will somehow cause issues or a lack of care. Therefore it is impt to get enough sleep, rest when it is time and don't stop moving. I will attempt to exercise more during this period of time.

4. The new revelation - Wear a good mask with filtration capabilities.

The truth is out so if you need to throw away the mask that you have been wearing since CB last year, or you have been wearing a cloth mask without a filter, please try to replace ALL of them. 

So what if you really got COVID even if you are vaccinated or not?

Just take it as break bah. At most you will be isolated, your freedom will be limited, your work or income might be affected for a short period of time but i am pretty sure if you are being treated in SG, you won't die from it unless you have other underlaying issues. I have decided not to be fearful of this stupid it esp when i have done my due diligence. I also don't wish to sabo my family members and my fellow countrymen. 

So with that being said, let's continue this fight until this stupid thing dies. Gahmen finally announce my age group can register for vaccination starting from today onwards. Ha. Just wishing that our vaccination program can go faster. We are a little slow honestly. 

Jia you everyone!

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MAY all be well

Can't believe that it is already May and i can't believe we are back in Phase 2 tomr. 1 year on with this COVID thingy and though we are at a better place as compared to a year ago, still we are not in full control of the whole situation but compared to many other countries elsewhere, Singapore is still a better place to be in. Not complaining but i am sick of wearing mask. Wonder when will all this madness end. I wanna travel!

Though misery loves company but i think it is important to keep our mental health well. The stresses of life and the miserable content of that news lately, really...one must learn how to keep the little things simple and when there is unhappiness, learn to let go.  Also to pray more... for yourself, for others. It is very important.

May the godly (force) be with you always. Pardon me for the lack of writing. I guess i am just too lazy. Ha

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