I'm gradually resuming my daily routine following a week of dealing with Covid. Most symptoms have subsided, though I still have a slight runny nose and some lingering skin rashes. With my husband back at work after taking a week off to care for the kids during my Covid quarantine, I'm focusing on recovery.
This morning, I took another Covid self-test. While it still shows positive, the intensity of the red line has notably decreased compared to a few days ago. It seems the viral load has significantly dropped, and I'm hopeful for a full recovery in the coming days. I'm eager to move past wearing a mask at home, but I'm continuing to take extra precautions to safeguard my family from any potential transmission.
My daughter's final exams are approaching next week, and it's my priority to ensure she remains healthy throughout this crucial period. I'm being extra cautious to avoid any risk of illness that could affect her exams.
There are so many things we still don't know about Covid as it's a new illness. Surprisingly, I discovered that developing itchy rashes resembling hives on my limbs is one of its symptoms, which appeared on the third day after falling sick. I'm aware that some medications may cause skin reactions or rashes as a side effect but I hardly consume any medications (other than paracetamol and antihistamine) to manage my symptoms.
Upon researching this symptom, I learned that its exact cause remains unclear, but it's thought to be linked to the body's immune response to the virus. Despite having these rashes for several days, they haven't been overly bothersome. Although a friend suggested using a steroid cream for relief, I declined as the rashes aren't constantly itchy throughout the day. Initially, I took antihistamine pills to manage my runny nose but I stopped once I felt better. Antihistamine pills did reduce the itch but I believe in allowing my body to naturally heal, trusting that these rashes will eventually resolve on their own.
I continued to take things slowly and be gentle with myself to support my body in its healing. My days have been filled with watching documentaries and sketching, as I've had to limit reading due to the risk of headaches. I've even started planning projects for when I'm fully recovered, although for now, patience and rest remain essential.
Admittedly, I've grappled with feelings of anxiety and unease, often feeling unproductive with my time. However, I remind myself of the saying, "There is a time for everything under heaven," embracing the notion that this period of rest and recovery is just as important as productivity.
For everything there is a season,
a time for every activity under heaven.
A time to be born and a time to die.
A time to plant and a time to harvest.
A time to kill and a time to heal.
A time to tear down and a time to build up. ~ Ecclesiastes 3: 1-3
I'm thinking to continue working on this portrait that had been postponed since mid December. Life became busier right before Christmas, and then with the holiday season and falling ill with Covid, it had to be set aside. But I need a proper desk if I want to work on some "serious art". Since I'm still self-isolating in the room, I don't think I can move my work desk and work in this confined space but we'll see...
That's all for now. I apologize for not having more to share aside from my ordeals with Covid. My main hope is to achieve full recovery in the next few days, particularly wishing for the rashes to clear up soon 🙏.
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