Scary

Fears and worries are normal in life, as we all know, and some will probably know too well. (refer to final year project posts) But recent fears are becoming somewhat real and fatal. Just read the newspaper the death toll of the recent swine flu epidemic rise to 38 with a total of 2253 cases reported throughout the country.

And believe it or not, this amount is even more scary than the situation in Melbourne, dubbed to be the flu capital of the world. The Australian population is similar to Malaysia, although Australia is much bigger on the map. And before I left Australia, they had like 10,000 - 15,000 cases throughout Australia, with 3,000+ in Victoria, the state of Melbourne alone. But the death toll then was only around 19. Look at the ratio. Malaysia has a much high fatality rate of 1.6%, compared to a rough estimation of 0.152% in Australia.

On Sunday, I briefly went to the Air Keroh hospital, as my dad had a case to do and I was waiting for him at the lobby. All I can see is people, patients rather, with masks, coughing away. Seldom in my life, I witness such a scene, which normally only appear in movies (zombie movies, preinfected especially) or games. And guys, this stuff is real. My mum keep telling me that the facilities in this country are not sensitive enough to diagnose every case, meaning the 2253 cases reported are actually an underestimate. Who knows, probably the number of deaths are also an underestimate.

And due to the fact that my parents, both doctors, are working in this kind of environment, really makes me worried. Everyday, without fail, they would come into contact with these patients, especially my mum. She has to perform scans on their lungs to check whether they have pneumonia, a strong symptom of the flu. And I just received news, that Aaron and co., just came back from their weekend Redang trip, are down with illness. Like what would most people say, its only real when it really hits the people around you, or yourself.

This reminds me of a robbery which happened in my home a long time ago. When the robbers came in with their knives, the first thing my mum shouted/screamed, looking behind towards the robbers, is "THIS IS REAL!!!!". Many a times we watch movies, hear news of robberies, but somehow it only feels real with it happen around you.

And this time (probably the only time lol), staying at home and only stay at the computer is the safest way to avoid the flu. Hmm, probably this is why my mum haven't kick my butt yet. Normally she would start chasing me out of my house.

But then again, in times such as these, one can only turn to God, the author and creator of life. With this flu becoming like what would you normally see in the movies, only God is in control. Just imagine, if the virus becomes more agressive, more contagious, more immune to medication (or only reacts to certain medication), it would cause even more panic. Some pharmaceuticals, even if they have the cure, they will take this opportunity to cash in (sadly). Worst case scenario, people will start to kill, steal and destroy (traits of the devil) to obtain the cure, or just for fun (since the world going to end soon). Guys, this is not a scene from the movies, this may happen.

We Christians have a responsibility in this gripping times. The least we could do is the pray, not just for the loved ones and friends around us, but for the world. And we, the citizens of the world, have a responsibility to prevent even more spreading. Personal hygiene (i know some of you guys may be laughing right now, but then again I only stay at home lol) must be of high priority. Simplest is always wash your hands, all the time.

This reminds me of a scenario in Melbourne, of a young couple, in a bus. There were we, my friends and I, sitting beside and opposite of this young couple. And the girl, was coughing away. My friend spoke up, telling her that she should stay at home if she is down with the flu. But the sad thing is, she said she doesn't care. What an irresponsible bitch. Sigh.

*coughs*

Shit.

*gulps down water*

Okay, enough of my thoughts and views.


This is what my fantasy looks like this year. Sadly, no more Ronaldo the point-generating-like-water-machine. And surprisingly, this season Wy also playing. At first I considered of asking him to join also, but then again, I would thought he would be lazy and can't be bothered lol. Then suddenly he ask me to join this league Yong created. Its gonna be fun this time. And Wy, trust me, once you start playing, you would want to watch the matches every week. So lets go watch at mamak! WoO!

Diablo 2!!! Wooooo!!!! Hammerdin!!! Woooo!!! Imba!!!

Group photo!! Courtesy of Wy. But Hammerdin is really damn imba. No wonder its such a famous spec.

Level 25 already dealing 407 damage and almost full resistance. But then again, this character is HIGHLY twinked.

But maybe tonight I can't continue our adventures. I MAY need to go futsal. I really need to exercise and its been such a long time since I last futsal-ed. And plus, I rejected my friend's invitation for a number of times already. Will feel bad if I reject this 1 more time. Daryl and Wy, you guys can go ahead first tonight. I will catch up in single player tomorrow. Hehe. Will put to players 3-4, I promise. Probably can't take them all on players 8 anyways. Anyways, will let you guys know whether I can make it or not.

lol this is like casual raiding. But with much less commitments. Aih, the word commitment, been using so much during my raiding days, to replace the word raid (most people will not understand). Sophie understands this well enough already.

"Hey, guys, I am sorry but I gotta go back by 9.30pm."
"Why ah? What you having?"
"I am having a raid some commitments tonight."
"Oh I see, okay then"

Save the time to explain also. Haha.

Okay then, I am off to lunch.

*edit: Just knocked my ankle on the drawer downstairs. Slightly injured. Can't go futsal. Sad. And my dad told me that the actual H1N1 cases in Malaysia is around current estimation multiplied by...20 times.