2:30 am: Gosh, why can’t I sleep?
2:45 am: I’m going to scroll through Instagram.
9:55 am: Oh. Wish I’d woken up earlier.
10:10 am: Urgh, the water tastes so weird.
2:00 pm: Huh. When did I fall asleep?
2:30 pm: I can’t even bite into an apple. Is this what old age will be like?
3:30 pm: Oh, rain. Glorious rain.
4:00 pm: Does my head hurt or am I imagining it again?
4:15 pm: I’m bored.
4:30 pm: I’m going to do some university course work.
4:35 pm: Is my body aching?
4:36 pm: Don’t think so.
4:38 pm: My head?
4:39 pm: No.
4:41 pm: Do I need to refill my hot water bag?
4:42 pm: No, you’re not cold.
4:44 pm: Have I recovered from covid?
4:45 pm: It’s possible. But you still have to isolate for a few more days.
4:47 pm: Why do I not feel sick?
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4:48 pm: Why didn’t my symptoms get worse?
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4:49 pm: Did I even have covid if I didn’t suffer? How’s that ok?
8:30 pm: This is boring. I’m going to watch something.
1:00 pm: I’m going to bed. I’m perfectly fine. What’s wrong with me?
2:00 am: Why can’t I sleep?
The Chaos Within 