If you'll extend it, make it worthwhile this time

Spanish Flu 1918

Unlike the previous quarantine deadlines when we all kinda saw the extensions coming, this one set until the 15th of this month feels like the government will start to gradually ease some of the restrictions placed. Like how they are now preparing the MRT and LRT for social distancing measures by implementing new passenger protocols. They are also looking into normalizing government operations and allowing key sectors such as BPO, manufacturing, including small businesses like restaurants and retail to operate. From ECQ (Enhanced Community Quarantine), they will implement GCQ (General Community Quarantine) with more relaxed measures and to tell you honestly, just the thought of people going back unsettles me.

Another cruel summer

Yesterday afternoon, I thought our aircon has stopped working because even while it’s set on high cool, I found myself panting and sweating. I stood up and placed my hand by the louver and while it was whirring and blowing a light breeze, it barely cooled our little space.

For a moment there it made me nervous, for if the aircon’s broken the timing would be so wrong, as I can’t afford to buy a new unit. But come to think of it, even if I happen to have the moolah, where can I buy one with this nationwide lockdown? (I have ordered an industrial-type wall fan online and I don’t even know when I can expect that delivered).

It was only when the door opened that I realized there’s nothing wrong with our cooling unit. I felt this rush of warm, balmy air blowing in you’d swear it’s the breath of the devil himself.

There's no going back to normal

I actually looked like this kitty already

41 days and counting. When you are at home that long, you lose track of the days. Life has become unstructured, almost a blur. I’d often find myself asking, “What day of the week is it now?” even if I should know as I am still working from home.

The government announced last week that the lockdown will be extended until May 15 which means 18 more days of ennui for me. The thing is, there’s no point in waiting because, who am I fooling? There’s no going back to normal after all this.