One of the worst things about getting sick is the idea that you cannot go outside for days. And last week has been challenging for me since I have a lot on my table, from side hustles to work, yet I fell sick. I got a cold and flu for days and then recently suffered from cough and asthma. During those days, I only thought of getting enough rest and not pushing myself too much.
Some may wonder why I did not publish any blog last week, aside from the short posts through Liketu and an article about the poser who used my photo as her profile. After those, I did not put enough effort into publishing other blogs as I was not feeling well.
I was just inside the four corners of my room for more than a week. And I have not been outside to get well as soon as possible. I did not feel bored because I am used to staying indoors, but not that long. After a week, I asked for permission from my Mom if I could have a quick walking session outside and get fresh air and sight-see nature. She said yes, and it was when I decided to get up.
It was late in the afternoon when I asked my nephew to accompany me to the river. He took his bicycle, and we started walking down the road to the river near us, and I told him that I wanted the spot under the bridge.
But before we went down, I decided to buy food for the two of us because I knew my nephew also wanted something to eat. I bought fries, siomai, and other street foods available in the store where we stopped by.
We continued walking toward the spot I wanted, and after a few minutes, we had already arrived. I took the chance to take pictures of what was around us. And I finally had a glimpse of the outside world after staying home for a while.
I looked for something we could sit on and saw a wood near us. We changed location to be more comfortable. Our spotted area was near the water, which my nephew loved since he wanted to play with the flowing river.
I placed our food and drinks beside us. Then, we started the feast. We shared some good food while enjoying nature's view and vibe. It felt so good being outside again, and I did not stop looking around while eating.
After eating and talking with my nephew about his studies, he asked me if he could play with the water, and I said yes. He always loved swimming, whether in the river or on the beach. I saw him dipping his feet in the water, and he told me it was freezing and he did not want to take a swim.
While I let my nephew on the water, I took the chance to roam around and capture a photo of the crystal clear part of the river. I also enjoyed it even though I cannot dip my feet in it since I am still recovering from my sickness.
Since I only asked permission from my Mom to go out for a few minutes, I decided to go home as soon as I saw that it was getting dawn. I asked my nephew to grab our trash and ride his bike. He followed me, and we went home right after.
It feels good to have a chance to go outside again. I must say, it is tough to get sick nowadays. The weather has not been good recently, and it worsened my sickness. I even had an asthma attack. Thank God it was not worse at all.
And having a quick walking session outside also helped me to feel better as I started exercising after not being able to get up for days. It is now my time to fill in the backlogs from my blogging journey. It has been a while.
I am so grateful to my readers for taking the time to read my piece. Your support means the world to me. Please accept my deepest gratitude to all of you. I look forward to seeing you on my next blog!
Blog #23
Date Published: September 21, 2022
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