I was about to take the 5th prawn, when my mother took away the plate of "Sweet & Sour Prawns dish !". "That is enough for you Cabo !" said my mother, "or you would be scratching like "a monkey kena belacan" ! I was quite upset because I had not satisfied my appetite ! "How come, I am the only one born with allergy?" Girlie and Mona were not allergic to any foods and wearings. My sisters, girlie and Mona were smiling because they had more share of the prawns now. My face turned red at their smiles. As a result, I had lost my appetite and I went straight into my room to watch TV programme.
When I was a toddler, my skin was infected with scabies. It was caused by microscopic mite, "sarcoptes scabei". Ever since, I have had been allergic to seafood and synthetic accessories. There were scars on my limbs due to my constant scratches. It hurts every time I took my shower. Sometimes, I felt physicked with the frequent itches ! Beside me, my grandfather (father side) had the same problem too. I guess, I inherited it from him ?
I was sulking in my room but Sponge Bob made me laugh. My mother came in and patted my back and she said, “Do you know that, I spent a day in the labor room in agony waiting for you to make up your mind?" "When you finally decided to come out", "I felt like smacking you for causing that agony!” Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! I laughed loudly. “The doctor told me that you were not physically ready to come out into this world!" I was puzzled? She continued, "The maternity nurse made an error on my maternity record!" She informed the doctor that you were supposed to be delivered in July !". However, according to my calculations, you were supposed to be delivered in October!". "Earlier, when your grandmother heard the nurse's explanation, she begged the doctor to deliver you immediately !". "In agony, I tried to explain to everyone but nobody was listening". "That was the reason you succumbs to skin allergy”.
After quite sometime, I didn't mind the skin allergy any more. In fact, I was glad of it. I received lots of attentions from my family members compared to my sisters and cousins. During the school holidays, I would spent time with my mother. Every morning, while I was sleeping, she would wake up early and inspect every inches of my skin for rashes. She would apply the allergic cream. Did my sisters had special attention from my mother? No!
When I was a toddler, my skin was infected with scabies. It was caused by microscopic mite, "sarcoptes scabei". Ever since, I have had been allergic to seafood and synthetic accessories. There were scars on my limbs due to my constant scratches. It hurts every time I took my shower. Sometimes, I felt physicked with the frequent itches ! Beside me, my grandfather (father side) had the same problem too. I guess, I inherited it from him ?
I was sulking in my room but Sponge Bob made me laugh. My mother came in and patted my back and she said, “Do you know that, I spent a day in the labor room in agony waiting for you to make up your mind?" "When you finally decided to come out", "I felt like smacking you for causing that agony!” Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! I laughed loudly. “The doctor told me that you were not physically ready to come out into this world!" I was puzzled? She continued, "The maternity nurse made an error on my maternity record!" She informed the doctor that you were supposed to be delivered in July !". However, according to my calculations, you were supposed to be delivered in October!". "Earlier, when your grandmother heard the nurse's explanation, she begged the doctor to deliver you immediately !". "In agony, I tried to explain to everyone but nobody was listening". "That was the reason you succumbs to skin allergy”.
After quite sometime, I didn't mind the skin allergy any more. In fact, I was glad of it. I received lots of attentions from my family members compared to my sisters and cousins. During the school holidays, I would spent time with my mother. Every morning, while I was sleeping, she would wake up early and inspect every inches of my skin for rashes. She would apply the allergic cream. Did my sisters had special attention from my mother? No!
At the university, during semester break, I would flew home to my grandfather house. My grandfather would buy crabs and prawns in kilograms especially for me. He knew that, I love to eat seafood especially crabs. He would also visit the pharmacy whenever he bought seafood for me. Did other grandchildren had that special treatment ? No!
During my stay in the university's dormitory, I would received frequent telephone calls from my grandfather to remind me, to apply the allergic cream before going to bed. Did any of the other grandchildren had that privilege ? No!
My friends sympathised with the scars caused by the allergy. But, I always told them that it was a blessing in disguise...
My friends sympathised with the scars caused by the allergy. But, I always told them that it was a blessing in disguise...
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