These Uncertain Times

Photo by Dev Asangbam on Unsplash

Every day there’s not-so-good news for me. If you don’t believe me, read on.

There’s a steep rise in the cases of COVID-19 possibly due to the mutations of the virus and the easing of some restrictions. In our city alone, we have cases of the UK and the South African virus which is said to spread more quickly. Doctors are no longer seeing individual cases but family clustering in hospitals which means the contagion now affects the entire household. A very close guy friend was tested positive just recently (thankfully he’s only experiencing mild symptoms). 

Even with the vaccines, I don’t see this COVID problem getting resolved soon. We have yet to observe if these vaccines would actually work and many people are hesitant to get inoculated because of the supposed side effects. Many frontliners were also declining vaccines from China and would rather wait for other options. While declining is their absolute right, this would also cause so many delays. 

So yes—I or someone I know can still get it. No one is in the clear yet.

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Bingeing on YT videos

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I’ve been planning to subscribe to Netflix for months and months now but I also want to replace the TV in my room first before I do that. I don’t think I can watch a full movie or a series on my laptop (or cellphone) for long periods without it straining my already-swollen eyes. 

The Skyworth TV in my room is about to die anytime soon, which is why I’ve been canvassing a replacement since October last year. I don’t have the moolah to buy high-end ones, so I’ve been eyeing this moderately-priced TCL 32-inch Android TV which costs about 12K. My plan was to do a partial cash-out and just do a monthly installment for the balance (I can’t pay it all in cash, not when I still have a lot of bills to think about). Hopefully soon, I will get that brand-new TV and finally the Netflix subscription.

Both ends of the thyroid spectrum

The thyroid is this butterfly-shaped gland that sits right on the lower part of the neck. It may be small, no bigger than two thumbs held together, but it packs a punch since it releases the hormones that are vital in regulating the body’s metabolism, temperature, system functions, and overall growth and development. 

You’ll be surprised how much havoc this teeny gland can cause and how it practically ruined my life.