Pigi pulau la…
Thursday 1537
During the two days that I was without voice, I had been struggling to fight frustration.
For not able to convey my lesson properly. And. To carry normal conversation.
I tried to refrain myself from talking so much cos it would only aggravate my sore throat and prolong the voice-less period.
So in order to avoid pet talk, I stayed at my desk.
Besides, even if I want to talk, I couldn’t do without having to repeat a few times cos they couldn’t hear what I say.
And when I have to repeat, I have to raise my volume up.
That’s very annoying.
It wasn’t hard (to not talking) at first since I was recently given a task that most teachers would not dare take - Data Entry.
So I engrossed myself with the school’s laptop and mountains of student’s files to be updated.
But being a person who loves having people around, I felt lonely.
I felt isolated.
I felt jealous.
And when all that blend together, I started to feel depressed.
Well of course, I shooed those thoughts away cos I know I started it first.
I refused to talk. But I know, once I get to shout my lungs out again, I would be fine.
That was two days of not talking.
Imagine those people who chose to isolate themselves from others - not because they have voice problem, they are just not into socializing.
Not talking to others except when needed.
Not joining in activities that involve other human being.
Preferring to sit alone instead of being around people.
I know, that’s the life they want to live and I have no right saying it is wrong.
But, I can’t help feeling sad for them.
Don’t you?
By the way, my voice has recovered albeit still in ’sexy’ mode.
I was able to chit-chat with my colleagues better today and that really lift up my spirit.
The cough syrup was not even 5ml left in the bottle. Hubby said, “Alang-alang, kasi tongop saja dari botol bah”.
And thanks to you all for the well wishes.
Until next post!
*hugs*
Ya jangan lagi lupa itu *tuut* ni kali.. Ngehngeh..
Chris Anthony said,
April 29, 2010 @ 4:16 pm
last time when i had the same problem, i drank lots of lukewarm ’somboi panjang’ drink… i took berbotol2 cough syrup and lozenges also x effect. only somboi worked…haha
Somboi is asam boi lah kan? Actually, you’re right about the cough syrup. It didn’t stop my coughing altogether. Just make it temporarily stop during the night when i was sleeping. During day time, i dont dare take bcos very drowsy. So, memang batuk2 balik la.
mama mia said,
April 29, 2010 @ 5:00 pm
hmm.. don’t think i can live in isolation..
Me too.
Gallivanter said,
April 29, 2010 @ 5:06 pm
No man is an island, no matter how he tries to me, someday, someone will find the island.
As for me, my island is a 24×7 casino plus entertainment plus circus. Ole!
Circus! *both eyebrows up*. I want to join!
Gallivanter said,
April 29, 2010 @ 5:09 pm
“to be”, not “to me”
jipp said,
April 29, 2010 @ 5:28 pm
Glad to know that you’ve got ur voice back Carol. E2 cough syrup ba, doesn’t look familiar to me at all. ?
Benadryl Original. Bili di farmasi ja tu. 5ml saja pun terus nyenyak berabes trus oh tidur mlm.
Rodz said,
April 29, 2010 @ 5:41 pm
sa pikir kamu mo pegi pulau mana tadi hehehe. Anyway, good to hear that you’ve recovered, your student need to hear your voice hehehe
p/s: I forgot to reply your comment on the CKS things, it reminds me of my former classmates in the university time, She’s CKS granddaughter ka or daughter ka sa pun tidak pasti hehehe
Hahaha…if i go pulau, sure i blog also.
Oh i see, u know CKS punya waris pula.
Nick Phillips said,
April 29, 2010 @ 7:43 pm
Well, with no voice, that gives you more reason to blog … hehehe … Hope you get your voice back soon
Hahaha..I really miss my voice.
cicak said,
April 29, 2010 @ 7:58 pm
odoi gia, get well soon
Thanks fren
lizee said,
April 29, 2010 @ 8:39 pm
For a minute there, I thought you were going to Manukan
Must have been a torturous 2-day, not being able to chat and all..I’m glad you’re getting better. Minum lagi air limau kapas, trus bagus tu
Hahaha…I have the intention to go island weekend getaway again. Just dunno when.
berliur terus sa baca air limau kapas…
BorneoLady16 said,
April 29, 2010 @ 9:13 pm
Hey Carol,
I tot ko sdh p Pulau. Excited ni mo baca ur trip. Anyway Carol, I know how does it feel. Get well soon k.
Oh ya, i like ur drawing
Thanks girl!
SJB said,
April 30, 2010 @ 1:52 am
Rasa macam tersisi lah tu kan?. Huhu kesian kau. Cuba kau makan vitamin D. Ini pun bagus ni. Bah..take care k.
Sia kurang makan multi-vitamin kali bah ni kan tulah balik2 kena flu lately.
syam said,
April 30, 2010 @ 2:37 am
if i have sore throat, whenever i talk, my friends all will end up laughing at me haha.
till then, rock that voice!
dun worry, very soon u’ll get your voice back
I could see my students were thinking of laughing the minute they heard my voice. But i gave the sick people look, and i got pitied. hehehe….
my voice is much better than yesterday altho not yet fit to belt out a ning baizura song la hehehe
kaDusMama said,
April 30, 2010 @ 5:11 pm
alah…kesian ko! ada lah ko p minum tu lime juice? bulih2 juga kasi baik tu..
cindy said,
April 30, 2010 @ 5:38 pm
For a moment, I thought you looked like a drunkard in that photo! LOL!!
Bah, get well soon, kio? I know how irritating it is to cough every now and then.
linachu said,
May 2, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
Hi Carol,
Long time me no drop by here.. hope you are feeling better now. I like your little sketches!