It's 82 days to go before Christmas, my favorite time of the year. These days you feel auspicious to be alive what more celebrate the holiday season with your loved ones because with the Covid virus, it is as if there's a race for humankind to either survive the virus or manage to stay alive given the current economic crisis where people strive to make both ends meet. My eldest sister lost a couple of her friends from law school to the virus and both were only in their mid 40s. Three months ago, we lost an Uncle due to Liver Cirrhosis, not Covid though but the difficulty to have access to healthcare facilities these days is a big factor in prolonging the lifespan of those who are ailing. Even holding an interment these days I heard is a real struggle due to the threat of contagion. As of this writing, my father who lives faraway tested positive for the virus a month after he had his second dose of Pfizer.
Life truly is unpredictable. The good thing is, my Dad is an asymptomatic carrier and is automatically on home quarantine upon the advise of his doctor while awaiting instructions from the local government unit. He's had a lot of swab tests in the past, a couple of which were pre-surgery requirements and the rest were pre-requisites for out of town travels and he always tested negative until after a month he had his second dose of Pfizer. My Dad has a worldview of an Ostrich in which he denies or refuses to accept the situation which we all facing at the moment, this pandemic. Like an Ostrich, he refuses to believe this virus will hit him because of his
'blood type' as if this made him invincible because of an article he might've read or a myth he might've heard from someone which might've mentioned that there's a certain blood type
not susceptible to the virus. All of us, his kids of course strongly refuted, dispelled thus constantly reminded him despite his being way too stubborn that it may or may not be true as everything requires many years of study. He would rather believe a myth than just follow precise and simple health protocols.
It's been very difficult to explain to our elderly sometimes how deadly this virus is because they always rebut that, if they stay home very often they tend to become frail as oppose to wandering about outside despite the pandemic. My Dad oftentimes refuses to wear his face mask properly nor eluded people to prevent exposure from this virus because he is a
'people person' and feels like the world will crumble upon him if he doesn't have anyone to talk to which is not really fair given the current situation
not to mention he is a co-morbid since he is already a senior citizen with health constraints and is someone who must strictly avoid crowds and socializing for as much as possible even if the vast majority of our population had already taken the jab, oh well, the virus couldn't care less.
Personally, I haven't been vaccinated because first off, I no longer go out since I work from home and manages all my businesses online. I source all my business needs from packaging materials, crocheting yarns, buttons, stickers etcetera from online shops as well. I purchase groceries items, food that I'm craving for from food delivery apps such Foodpanda (which offers Pandamart or online grocery), Grab delivery etc., avail the help of errand services to purchase medications on my behalf at a minimal fee and last but not least, I have been online shopping since the advent of e-commerce sites so this pandemic did not really affect/deter me that much because I do not really enjoy socializing nor being in a crowded place. I have endured my fair share of stress anyways during my young adult years working for companies, the commute and all the hustle and bustle just to get to work.
Second, the government nor these pharmaceutical companies where these Covid vaccines came from won't be held liable/accountable in the event people will go ill after getting vaccinated may it be chronic or worse, death, since it is still in its clinical trial stage and we are all considered technically as Guinea pigs. Our government is quick to count the number of deaths related to those who weren't vaccinated and scares the hell out of the unvaccinated ones. Truth of the matter is, a lot of people have been dying after they have been vaccinated because the effect is different for every individual. In reality, these vaccines are meant for
'emergency use' therefore our government shouldn't compel everyone to get vaccinated as it is against the law to enforce.
I hate to sound like a 'Karen' who's been a
meme for an individual who loves to rant and complain but, who will pay for the medical expenses of those who will require hospitalization after getting vaccinated due to its side effects when the vast majority is out of jobs/having not enough source of income due to the never-ending quarantine restrictions? Just a question.
So, as a way to prevent the virus from spreading, avoid going out and opt with anything contactless. Go for cashless payments for as much as possible as there are tons of ways to pay cashless these days anyways since this pandemic isn't waning over in the not so distant future and getting vaccinated isn't our immunity neither. If you're thinking that things will be back to normal after you get vaccinated, think again as this mindset is causing the spread furthermore. It is dangerous to cease from wearing face masks just because you have been vaccinated. The companies who developed these vaccines never guaranteed it will ward off the virus hence will just lessen the symptoms once it hits the person. Remember, Covid-19 is a highly contagious virus which spares no one. You either win or lose from it. As for me, I am content with being a homebody. I feel less anxious because in our household/bubble, we observe strict health measures. We always wear face masks whenever someone comes home and no contact until the family member changed clothes or washed off and discarded any disposable things worn outside specifically face masks. We also opt with online shopping versus a trip to the supermarket or malls because we do not know how many Christmases and New Years will come and go before this pandemic ends so we just better stay safe and strong.
The holiday season is here, you can pretty much buy all Christmas ornaments online and so as presents for your family. We have been celebrating the holiday season since the start of the pandemic without other people from outside our bubble because it is possible. I have nothing against getting vaccinated because to each his own, it's just that I am personally not ready for its side effects as I am a co-morbid myself. Am I open to get vaccinated? Yes, but I am willing to wait it out first until it is truly safe.
Happy holidays in advance. Stay safe, healthy and be always in the know. Can't wait for better days when all this pandemic is over.
