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Life is Full of Surprises


The very first time I reported sick to the army Medical Officer, I was referred to a hospital and was warded soon after the medical checks. Being so close to the end, it is quite disappointing to know that I may not be able to finish it completely. Hopefully this will be balanced out with a “good” vocation once I enter the next phase of army. Life please surprise me once more, this time in a good way.

[image by Aftab Uzzaman via flickr]

Knocked Out but Still Alive

What a way to finish off the term! Being hit with a rather serious colon virus infection, I finished off the final week of the term in the hospital not being able to do much. Started having stomach cramps at the very Friday last week (TGIF anyone?) and got discharged this very Friday as well (TGIF anyone?). I was hit with fever like how a rollercoaster track goes about and the stupid virus prevented me from eating anything. Occasional pains can be felt under my tummy (no it is not a baby) and there was this ever present bloated feeling. Hospitalized for roughly 4 days but sick for almost a week. No fun, it was no fun at all. Continue reading