AYL 4 LIFE

On 20 October 2011...

Hmm�

A dull pain started to surface on my left gum.

I could feel it every time I swallow my saliva.

But I distracted myself with the dance practices and the chores I had in hand�

Pain, pain go away�

But it didn�t. In turn, I developed fever and I recalled that this pain was so familiar like I had before in 1999. I thought I was thinking too much � my AYL responsibilities could have just heightened up my sensitivity in everything since I�m such a perfectionist freak.

I knew it�s not right since the pain became more pronounced. I had a hard time in swallowing.

ARGH! This was exactly like in 1999!!!

Are you telling me my wisdom tooth is growing out now?! God, no! I�m going to Japan! Am I gonna be pulled out?!

And a lot of dark thoughts ran in my head �

I could not keep quiet about the surging fever so I informed the head program coordinator about the need to see a dentist.

At first, I was being denied because he would be breaking the rules for taking me out� and he just took the YL to a dentist!

I didn�t back down. I implored and finally got him to take me to the dentist that YL went. But the dentist was too busy to attend to me! So I immediately called the dentist I visited before the quarantine and luckily he was available to see me.

The program coordinator immediately drove me and another member (who accompanied me due to my fever) to Sunway Pyramid. The dentist attended to me but panic overwhelmed me and I immediately blurted �OMG� is my wisdom tooth growing now?! Pls� NO NO!! I need to go to Japan next week!!�.

It�s a hot and sunny afternoon and the dentist must be irritated to see a super hyper patient but he was very patient and told me to �Please open your mouth so I could inspect before making a conclusion.�

*Face palm* I just did what he asked. I calmed myself while praying hard to� God.

Later, he turned to me and reported gently that there was just a bruise on my gum which led to infection hence fever. He assured me I will be alright after eating panadol and some antibiotic.

I was instantly relieved. What a drama I must have caused!

Tidbits: I recovered fully after eating twice the medicine. Thank you, Dr and XX!

On another note, I felt so good walking around in a shopping complex after being quarantined for several days. Oh� I could smell subway!!! Actually I bought a sandwich and a cookie. I felt so gooood to be back in �civilisation�.

God� can I live without McDonald?!