Diary entry #3
I have an itch to write again, but I'm unsure if my post will once more be lost in a sea of wanderers. It's just something I feel compelled to do.
I tend to cover my whole face while sneezing, captured by my daughter
Currently battling a bout of the flu, I find myself writing while lying in bed with boxes of tissues at my side. This is my sachet of herbal tea, a comforting companion against the backdrop of the hand-knitted maroon sweater my mom made. Mom, I miss you; it's been days since we last met!
Herbal tea: we can use this with warm water or in a cup of tea. I prefer the latter
It seems to have become a habit for me to log in and check posts of friends, commenting and engaging, even though threaded communication is no longer a thing. So, I've turned to writing on my blog, realizing that it has always been my cathartic way of unwinding.
I don't post much on other social media platforms much, aside from my WhatsApp status with privacy set for strangers and now Steemit. For some reason, writing and communicating here never felt like an invasion of privacy. It's as if I'm in control of what I share. If this doesn't make sense, chalk it up to my flu – I'm sneezing, wiping, and writing. And sipping the Johar Joshanda herbal tea.
I may not be Sherlock Holmes, but I've noticed a Steemit spectacle during current situation:
Powering down here and there.
The "usuals" remain unfazed, soaking up votes like it's sunshine. I'm happy for you!
Meanwhile, us wannabe authors? We're the invisible ink in the Steemit diary. No gripes here, just an observation from the sidelines!
Engagement challenges... Erm... @the-gorilla says that
This problem definitely makes Engagement Challenging
I say:
Does it? Everyone is pretending that everything is okay. No matter if the comments appear or not. 😂
Engagement or not, challenge is there! And so are the posts and votes.
These are my observations and I maybe wrong.
Just finished sipping my tea. I'll head to the kitchen soon. Had some help today, but I need to put the leftover food in the fridge. Aachooo (another sneeze - I'm giggling at the thought of you people not catching it from me - what if it was possible). After that, I'll stop by the kids' room; they seem to be catching this flu with the changing weather. Wrapping up my diary entry—it's not a rant or a rumble, definitely not directed towards anyone. Just a few observations and a health update. Feel free to ignore it, or maybe you won't get a chance to read it for another couple of hours or maybe never. So yeah.
I'm still in Club75 – brace yourselves, because I'm here for the long haul!
I wish you and steemit.com a speedy recovery. Don't know if the latter is being tended by somone or left to die. 🥺
I will be better in a few days. insha'Allah
Can't say anything about the latter...
One can only wish 🤞
Get well very soon!
Okay, as long as you are able to write a short post, the flue cannot be that hard... ;-) Though... all the healthy best!
Nope! There are still some of those Steemians who...
Well, those who...
Not very many but the best ones... ;-)
You're right. 😉 It's manageable; otherwise, I wouldn't be writing! I kept wondering, what if there were no paracetamol and antihistamines... These are like magic.
Was talking about the challenges...
I know there a few who are not ok with this :)
Well, I very much hope you get to feeling better soon!
Steemit is definitely a bit of a mess at the moment. I keep writing because I love doing so, and it is my way of "unloading my brain" every now and then.
My hope is just that someone is actually working on bringing the bugs under control, and I mean above and beyond the efforts of @the-gorilla to modernise everything.
Thank you so much for your kind wishes. I'm feeling better today.
That's a beautiful way.
Writing holds a unique power of expression for me, offering solace as I jot down my thoughts. I believe in the importance of conscientiousness when engaging on a social platform, setting it apart from a personal diary. While I strive to adhere to this principle, the achievement remains uncertain. Yet, deep within my mind, the intention persists—to avoid penning anything crass or capable of inducing negative energy or vibe. While I welcome a difference of opinion or constructive banter, I strive not to be a source of discomfort or anything negative. I hope to never be the latter.
Thank you so much for stopping by on my post. Much obliged:)))
Add ginger and lemon to your tea and be healthy :)
About Steemit... I don't want to be rude in the comments.
Thank you so much for your concern and kind words :)
Did my voiceover work?
As it happens, I haven't been able to get started on this video yet. But I will definitely do it :)
If anything goes wrong, I'll contact you on Discord.
Get well :)
Sure, anytime :)
🖐 😊👌
Get well soon Maan!
As for the platform..., everything would be okay very soon.
Thank you so much for your well wishes.
And I do hope and wish that everything gets back to normal 🤞
Get well soon dear these changing weather is causing virals. Keep taking joshanda its so soothing for the sore throat. Happy recovery to you.
Thanks a million dear.
Yes the weather and viruses...
Get well soon and get back on your feet!
Thank you :)
Planning something, very soon 🤞
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Now in our country there is also a flu. My parents, brother and his daughter got sick. Early spring is always the best time for the flu.
Get well soon! And I love your diary entries 🙂.
Oh, I do hope they all get better, especially your parents, considering they are elderly.
Somehow, these bugs have a united forum, and maybe they work telepathically. Seriously, they have some communication power.
Our fall season is so different from yours, but here we all are suffering from, maybe, one single kind of virus.
Do you really love my diaries? I will have to increase the number of entries in that case 😉. Thank you for loving them.
Yes, I will be happy to follow the updates.
Like pakistani politics and economy, there is a need of immediate reforms and updates, but we are running on chlo itna bhi kafi hai mentality:)
Do you feel your flue getting better with johar joshanda? I like its drink, and i drink it immediately after getting flue but my mother always forbids me to do any remedy during first few days of flue.
Consequently, my flue prolongs, don't know if joshanda isn't doing its jobs or it's my mother's warnings😮
Get well soon🌹
I think it's always better to 'nip the evil in the bud.' I've heard some people don't want to try any remedy for colds... K kahin jam na jae.
It's not my strategy, at least because it always gets worse if not tended to.
So yes, I always treat it aggressively; otherwise, it converts to sinusitis. Ughhh — that never goes without a round of antibiotics.
Now, about 'Johar Joshanda,' I'm not sure, but it's comforting. It's soothing for throat irritation, or at least it feels like it. Some people say it has steroids, bla bla... I don't know for sure, really. I take it as herbal tea, and I like its taste. Hehe.
My best friend spotted here, flue also goes crazy on her and never leaves her easily.
Such poor souls:(
Also, I'm adopting(unconsciously) my mother's habit of don't treat flue, and i hate it because i too like Johar G🙇