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Isolation Diaries #12: Freedom … sorta

Since Esther isn't home, the resident isolationists had the run of the house. This meant we were able to step out of our nooks...

Isolation Diaries #11: Mr. Swab eh!

I FINALLY got a schedule for my RT-PCR Test. Monday is D-Day (or should I say S-Day?). That's 10 days after my first symptoms. The...

Isolation Diaries #10: Traction

It seems that my appeal to be heard was heard but I didn't quite get the results I needed. Well, you see, ayuda arrived...

Isolation Diaries #9: Waiting for the Swab is like waiting for Godot

While I know that the LGU is dealing with a surge, my efforts to get a swab since Sunday have been frustrating. I hope...

Isolation Diaries #8: Bintanaserye Crossover

Is it really a good morning when you wake up to the loud argument going on next door? She's been at it for more...

Isolation Diaries #7: A New Beauty Regimen

Quite a few friends raved about "suob" (steam inhalation). And for good reason-- the practice does clear up air passages. Following their instructions, I...

Tips for Filipino health workers who want to work in Saudi Arabia

So, you’re planning to work in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) as a nurse or doctor? That’s an excellent choice as the country...

Isolation Diaries #6: The Voice Within

The resident incapacitated tandem is now bonafide members of the new contemplative order of Omicron. Our vocal cords are currently malfunctioning. So I guess...

Isolation Diaries #5: Oh, shoot!

Since Kimi's throat started to itch this morning, I anticipated the progression to fever. So I gave her my contactless thermometer (that looks like...

Isolation Diaries #4: Not the positivity I’d like

Yup, a home test kit said I'm positive. Now, before you say I shouldn't have spent on that, let me just reiterate that I...