Note: since "this" is happening, I shall continue writing about and documenting these goings on -
Winter / Fall
My roommate is a lot weaker due to covid.. and I keep telling staff members that he shouldn't be getting out of bed on his own, because he can barely balance (much less get to his feet).
So at 5am I am startled awake as my roommate is repeatedly calling out my name, stretched out on the floor. So I immediately call the front desk, who patch me through to the nurses station.. and help quickly arrives.
He's uninjured, but typically utilizes the restroom many times per day. Right now, he needs assistance each and every time, probably wheelchair only (or urinal), but my roommate appears to be stubborn. Or doesn't understand what's going on.. the risk. His situation.
And the other thing, he'll suddenly need to get up and go, but it takes a bit for help to respond.. so I watch him struggle to get upright, then teeter on the brink of extinction as he stumbles towards the restroom. It's frightening to watch.. rather stressful, too.
Note: nurse this morning said to call her immediately if he tries to get out of bed.. she'll come running
Rapid Test
Before bed (yes, I am ALWAYS in bed).. Ummm.. before night-night, I convinced the night nurse to rapid swab me. I'm not sure what the results are as of yet, but I'm halfway assuming they would wake me if I was positive. Right?
And my temperature is running a consistent 97.8 now, versus my usual 97.4. And that difference probably doesn't matter.
Note: negative on rapid covid test!
Atmospherics
This wing is a lot more peaceful, versus the other. I'm not sure if this is a normal kind of thing, or if it's attributable to the situation. How many other covid residents are there?
Each of the other rooms is dark, doors closed. No sounds. Every so often I hear a cry for help. Or a "nurse, nurse!" And I see the staff going in and out of the rooms, fully dressed (face shields, gown, gloves, etc.). And no televisions. And none of these other nearby residents seem to be eating their meals either.
Looks
Each time a staff member passes by, they look into our room. They seem curious, likely wondering why a non-positive covid resident is within their midst. Or perhaps they are simply rubber-necking.. eyeing our room, post-destruction. The nurse was able to remove the metal tracking from the floor (and room) last night, so it could just be that we are wide open here.
Plus, I have the shutters flung wide aside.. so perhaps they are enjoying the majestic view (or curious about my "girl" shirt). Anyway, I've got access to Total Daylight Exposure! And better yet, I can open and close my window. Fresh air!
13 Days to Go until I am able to go back outside.
Fun Funny Funner
So, I'm sorta bummed out because I won't be able to see my semi-regularly scheduled Courtyard Passersby People for a while. This includes Hawk Girl (Angela).
But wait… just as I was left behind in my New Covid Room, she happened to be walking by down the sidewalk that leads around the building. And for some reason she looked into this room. And she looked right at me. And I looked at her. And I waved like an excited child, and she waved back in a similar manner (is that weird behavior?). And then she approached the window, suddenly lifting her left leg (yes, for the briefest of moments I thought she might pee on the shrubs!). Then she pulled up her pant leg, and wouldn't you know it, she was modeling Christmas socks! Okay. I'm not a Christmas person, but I appreciate her holiday enthusiasm. And her random act of wackiness.
Musical Beds
I may be on the move again. Or perhaps I won't be. At this point, it probably doesn't matter. Plus, I believe it's inevitable that I, as well as everybody else here, gets covid during the Omicron round. Really, I'm hoping none of my new friends or acquaintances die.
Shirts
One of the shirts purchased for me is a "girl" shirt. If you are a girl, you probably know what I'm talking about. The neckline is scooped, the sleeves reveal far too much bicep, and my belly button is wiggling in the wind (yes, my window IS cracked open).
Is this a problem? No, not really. But it's the only shirt I brought with me from the other side. Yes, that's what they call it here. The Other Side. Now, I will look like a girl for the next 13 days!
TV
I feel bad for my roommate. And thinking it's possible that he could die from the coronavirus, I've turned the television on for him. To His channel. Gunnnnsssmoke!!!
UGH!
We only have one TV, and I have the remote, buttttt…. at least I can control the volume. So instead of pushing "88" we're dialed down to "18" - yep.
Curtain Assembly Status = RESOLVED
No Puffin's out here. But I did Spy the Hawk.
Okay then, take care,
Howard
Hawk Alert!
View with the Room
What I See
Winter / Fall
My roommate is a lot weaker due to covid.. and I keep telling staff members that he shouldn't be getting out of bed on his own, because he can barely balance (much less get to his feet).
So at 5am I am startled awake as my roommate is repeatedly calling out my name, stretched out on the floor. So I immediately call the front desk, who patch me through to the nurses station.. and help quickly arrives.
He's uninjured, but typically utilizes the restroom many times per day. Right now, he needs assistance each and every time, probably wheelchair only (or urinal), but my roommate appears to be stubborn. Or doesn't understand what's going on.. the risk. His situation.
And the other thing, he'll suddenly need to get up and go, but it takes a bit for help to respond.. so I watch him struggle to get upright, then teeter on the brink of extinction as he stumbles towards the restroom. It's frightening to watch.. rather stressful, too.
Note: nurse this morning said to call her immediately if he tries to get out of bed.. she'll come running
Rapid Test
Before bed (yes, I am ALWAYS in bed).. Ummm.. before night-night, I convinced the night nurse to rapid swab me. I'm not sure what the results are as of yet, but I'm halfway assuming they would wake me if I was positive. Right?
And my temperature is running a consistent 97.8 now, versus my usual 97.4. And that difference probably doesn't matter.
Note: negative on rapid covid test!
Atmospherics
This wing is a lot more peaceful, versus the other. I'm not sure if this is a normal kind of thing, or if it's attributable to the situation. How many other covid residents are there?
Each of the other rooms is dark, doors closed. No sounds. Every so often I hear a cry for help. Or a "nurse, nurse!" And I see the staff going in and out of the rooms, fully dressed (face shields, gown, gloves, etc.). And no televisions. And none of these other nearby residents seem to be eating their meals either.
Looks
Each time a staff member passes by, they look into our room. They seem curious, likely wondering why a non-positive covid resident is within their midst. Or perhaps they are simply rubber-necking.. eyeing our room, post-destruction. The nurse was able to remove the metal tracking from the floor (and room) last night, so it could just be that we are wide open here.
Plus, I have the shutters flung wide aside.. so perhaps they are enjoying the majestic view (or curious about my "girl" shirt). Anyway, I've got access to Total Daylight Exposure! And better yet, I can open and close my window. Fresh air!
13 Days to Go until I am able to go back outside.
Fun Funny Funner
So, I'm sorta bummed out because I won't be able to see my semi-regularly scheduled Courtyard Passersby People for a while. This includes Hawk Girl (Angela).
But wait… just as I was left behind in my New Covid Room, she happened to be walking by down the sidewalk that leads around the building. And for some reason she looked into this room. And she looked right at me. And I looked at her. And I waved like an excited child, and she waved back in a similar manner (is that weird behavior?). And then she approached the window, suddenly lifting her left leg (yes, for the briefest of moments I thought she might pee on the shrubs!). Then she pulled up her pant leg, and wouldn't you know it, she was modeling Christmas socks! Okay. I'm not a Christmas person, but I appreciate her holiday enthusiasm. And her random act of wackiness.
Musical Beds
I may be on the move again. Or perhaps I won't be. At this point, it probably doesn't matter. Plus, I believe it's inevitable that I, as well as everybody else here, gets covid during the Omicron round. Really, I'm hoping none of my new friends or acquaintances die.
Shirts
One of the shirts purchased for me is a "girl" shirt. If you are a girl, you probably know what I'm talking about. The neckline is scooped, the sleeves reveal far too much bicep, and my belly button is wiggling in the wind (yes, my window IS cracked open).
Is this a problem? No, not really. But it's the only shirt I brought with me from the other side. Yes, that's what they call it here. The Other Side. Now, I will look like a girl for the next 13 days!
TV
I feel bad for my roommate. And thinking it's possible that he could die from the coronavirus, I've turned the television on for him. To His channel. Gunnnnsssmoke!!!
UGH!
We only have one TV, and I have the remote, buttttt…. at least I can control the volume. So instead of pushing "88" we're dialed down to "18" - yep.
Curtain Assembly Status = RESOLVED
No Puffin's out here. But I did Spy the Hawk.
Okay then, take care,
Howard
Hawk Alert!
View with the Room
What I See