Intravenous
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Intravenous

I must leave early this morning to queue at the clinic. I plan to arrive at the building as soon as I am ready. I hope to be first in line. When I arrived, there was only one person ahead of me. The clinic opens at 8 AM. I waited over an hour, making a…

Impression of the transferred job
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Impression of the transferred job

My initial impression of the new role was overshadowed by a considerable amount of pre-existing anticipation; I had been pursuing this opportunity for approximately a decade. While invited to a welcoming ceremony, my recollection of the event is somewhat hazy. I received two text messages emphasizing the importance of punctual arrival (4:20 PM) in business…

hospital’s closed this Sat
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hospital’s closed this Sat

Required childhood immunizations necessitate a clinic visit.  Furthermore, the family requires a medical examination, and I require intravenous therapy.  Persistent pharyngitis, characterized by cough and expectoration, has persisted since December.  Consequently, an early departure is required. Unfortunately, my preferred clinic does not accept appointment. Following an immediate post-alarm departure, a 15-minute walk led to the…

Days of illness
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Days of illness

My daughter appeared unwell after getting off the kindergarten bus on thursday. A fellow passenger informed me she vomited several times on the ride home. She seemed tired and withdrawn. She rested the following days and enjoyed Saturday. I thought she was recovering, but Saturday night she vomited repeatedly, every 30 minutes, throughout the night….

Street stall
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Street stall

A person is sitting on the street, offering goods for sale from several bowls.  The weather is remarkably cold, a stark contrast to yesterday’s warmth. The vendor, wearing a vinyl raincoat, patiently waits for customers despite the snowy weather, though there aren’t many people out.  I should express my gratitude to those who strive to…