My parents were suppose to arrive on morning, 13th August. Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances. That trip had been called off. Why? I am infected with swine flu.
Yep that’s right. I am infected. Signs include: fever, cough, flu, sore-throat, diarrhea and sore muscle. Bingo! I have everything.
First symptom (Monday 03/08)
I’ve been feeling a bit headache and dizzy since the Gold Coast Casino trip. However, H1N1 never cross my mind. Hey, I am healthy person. I eat 2 pieces of fruits and handful of vegetables everyday. How can I fall sick? I refuse to oblige admit sick. I AM STRONG.
Starting to realise (Tuesday 04/08)
Uh oh. Jimmy is sick too. He has been sick since past week. Could it be infections? Yes it could be. But, my health is in excellent shape. No way in hell I’ll be the first person to fall sick. I started to consume more multivitamins than usual. I requested the rest of housemates to consume my vitamins too.
It kicked in (Wednesday 05/08)
My stomach starts to feel funny. My back muscles and arms starts to sore. Maybe I overworked yesterday (lift some weights). Ignore the symptoms. Argh. Not feeling good. I feel dizzy. Ahhh wait… swine flu… H1N1… I better get online and check what are the symptoms… oh no.. exactly the same…
/MSN
“Hey Sha. I think I got H1N1.. but not so sure leh..”
“Uh ohh.. go see doctor.”
I had runny nose for next few days too.
Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeep (Thursday 06/08)
Chuan wakes me up. “Bing, go to doctor now” he said. “Ugh.. okay..” I replied. Then I collapse back to bed. When I wake up, it’s already 4:30pm, I missed my appointment with doctor. I slept 15 hours.
The system here in Australia is different than Malaysia. You NEED to make appointment with the doctor before going clinic unless it is emergency (you chopped off your finger or your brain suddenly fell out). If you have fever leh? Sorry la.. please come again tomorrow!!
Positive H1N1 (Friday 07/08)
I dragged myself out of bed and walk to closest clinic. I was isolated from other patients. Met the doctor. Doctor said “Congratulations! you are pregnant!”
Ehhhhhhhhhhh sorry sorry. wrong script hehehehehe.
Well, the doctor did a funny check up on me. Ask me few silly questions and poked his fingers on my cheek and forehead, “is it painful?”
Result?
“Yes, you are infected with H1N1. But you are already recovering. No big deal, big guy!” he said. “I’ll give you a few flu medicines and you’re good to go”
“One question, doctor. My parents and grandparents are coming over for my graduation ceremoney next week. What are the possibilities for them to get infected with my virus?”
“Hmm, it’s hard to say. But definitely possible.”
“Should I postpone my ceremony? Because I worry about the elderly’s health. Their antibody is not that good anymore.”
“Yes. You have a good point. Please discuss this with your parents. Ultimate decision is up to you”
He SHOOK hand with me before I go. I asked him “by the way, why aren’t you wearing any mask?”
“H1N1 has become too common. You can’t avoid it. It’s just a normal flu anyway.”
I looked at him, amazed. “oohhh…..”
That few lines of conversation costs me almost RM200. I am considering switching course to doctor..
Mum gone crazy (Saturday 08/08)
“AH ZAI!!! DADDY SAID YOU GOT H1N1!!! OMG!!!! I COME FIND YOU NOW!!!!”
“Whoa relax, mum! I am feeling okay. Seriously! It’s like normal fever only. Plus, the worse period had just past. I am recovering now. Doctor gave me medicines too. Don’t too panic bah.”
“Are you going to die?“
“NO!!“
Friend came over that night and we played some drinking game. Sha says I am irresponsible, which is true. /shoot myself. I take extra precautious through out the night, though. I use seperate dining utensils for myself, no sneezing in front of them, and wash my hand every 30 minutes or so. Stick to doctor’s advice at 100% rate.
Best Weekend Ever (Sunday 09/08)
Chuan cleaned the whole house. I sit in front computer play World of Warcraft. Friends didn’t ask me out because I bring disease. Even if they did, I have good reason to refuse them. Brilliant! Eat two brocolli and fruits only though.. ughh.. but I am definitely feeling better.
My mum still panic though. She called more than 20 times. “ARE YOU STILL ALIVE?”
Road to recovery (Monday 10/08)
I am definitely feeling alot better compare to past few days. I had to call up hotels and car rentals to cancel off my reservations. Lost AUD$210. Pfft. The saddest part is, I am unable to meet my parents and grandparents and I missed them so much =\ I planned up a 10 days trip around Gold Coast and Brisbane for the elderly, too bad I had to call it off. I don’t want the worst case scenario to happen. I had to make this decision.
Uni gave me permission to postpone my graduation to December.
Almost there (Tuesday 11/08)
Some friends heard that I was sick, and they called.
“Helloh.. handsome speaking!!”
“Ui. I thought you were sick. How come you sounds so healthy?”
“Doctor says I got big balls wa.. so I recover quickly loh..”
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I even went to play golf in the evening. Full swing bebeh! Can challenge Tiger Woods anytime.
Fully healed! (Wednesday 12/08)
I’ve been jumping around since I wake up. Now Chuan shows sign of getting the virus.. hmm… my turn to look after him. Pity boy.
Ok boys and girls. My phone is ready for your call, anytime 
Update 18 August 2009:
I am fully recovered. You won’t get H1N1 from me even if you slept with me (I would love girls to experiment with me, though). I’ve been celebrating with beers since last week.
H1N1 is only a normal flu with exaggeration name.
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