Sleepless in PJ

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For the second time in a week, I hardly slept during the night.

In the first instance, it was mainly due to accumulation of phlegm in my mouth and cough - onset of cold. In the second instance, it was gastric. I'm not sure due to what but I suspect the milk played a part - it tasted a little off.

I was supposed to start tutoring a student in Math today but thankfully I managed to postpone it to the following week. This is precisely why I hesitant to take up part-time jobs with greater commitment to a fixed schedule: my health is a wildcard here.

If there is one thing I miss working for a company, it is the medical coverage :) Now I have to self-insure myself for that.

Comments

Legolas said…
No other choice but to get medical card from insurance company then. But you'll be working part time only! Lots of free time! And no stupid bosses.
September 8, 2010 at 8:24 AM
William said…
And I thought your health would improve in KL! Tough luck...
September 8, 2010 at 9:30 AM
Little Dove said…
Still sleepless in PJ? Perhaps your body is still adjusting to the new environment. At least you have Bunny to take care of you now.
September 8, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Jaded Jeremy said…
Legolas,
I think those medical cards directly from insurance are for hospitalisation only lah.

William,
One can always hope...

Little Dove,
Yah, perhaps adjusting to food here.
September 8, 2010 at 2:42 PM
Shake Trees said…
the med card also have day care option which is without admission. i think its cheaper. do get a personal insurance. ing is very strict. do get other info.

btw, didnt know ur in pj aledi. let bunny take care u lor. haha...
September 8, 2010 at 3:40 PM
Pike-chan said…
Hope you get well soon.. with all the TLC
September 8, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Jaded Jeremy said…
Koala Express,
I've checked ING and AXA as a start. Both medical insurance covers benefits relating to hospitalisation. I don't think there's coverage for your small medical bills with respect to flu, cough etc. Likely only international medical insurer such as Bupa and Tenet have such coverage.

pikey,
Thanks.
September 8, 2010 at 11:02 PM
MrBunnyBan said…
too much TLC? ;) eh, don't expect health to be wonderful right away.
September 9, 2010 at 12:13 AM
Jaded Jeremy said…
Ban,
Of course not because of too much TLC lah.
September 9, 2010 at 2:25 AM
TZ said…
dude, go to public hospital outpatient. only cost rm1 for consultation and medicine. they give you good medicine. BTW, hospital Kuala Lumpur open on Saturday and Sunday too.

The only disadvantage is you need to wait for your time (sometime up to one hour) during the weekdays.
September 10, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Jaded Jeremy said…
TZ,
Oh yah, forgot about the public hospital/polyclinic. Thanks.
September 10, 2010 at 12:02 PM
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