I was really tired today to go for a visit. It seems like a long, long
time that I last visited them. For some reason, I wasn't feeling up to
it. But, I still decided to go.
As usual, it was dinner time. I waited till they finished up most of the dinner, otherwise its uncomfortable to talk while eating. I just sat in the hall for about 10 minutes, observing everyone around. I saw a particular patient who sitting on the table all alone. The patient was mumbling something and had a pen and paper on the table. She kept talking (though no one was next to him/her) and started jotting down something on the paper. I was tempted to have a look at what was written, but I felt it would be rude and I would be intruding her privacy. I restrained myself, but was keeping an eye on her.
After a while, I went to take my usual rounds with my buddies. I went up to my cheerful buddy, Mr. Polite, who was finishing up dinner. We had a conversation, but this time it seemed like I had to take a lot of initiative to talk. It didn't seem like he was in a very happy mood, unlike last time. But, he was still at his polite behavior. He did not forget to mention how beautiful I was looking and also to say Thank You to the fine lady who picked up his dinner plates.
Anyway, I proceeded to the other patient Miss Lovely Smile, who was very responsive to me last time. I was looking forward to meeting her today and curious to see the response I get this time. Frankly, I set my expectations low as I thought it was a momentary reaction. Boy! I was wonderfully surprised. Not only did she remember me, she gave me a huge smile!!! And, I knew that smile was genuine because her face lit up, I could see the happiness in her eyes. For a moment, I thought my serotonin levels went up ( I was soooo happy to see that reaction). I could see in her eyes, that she recognized me. She started to have a conversation, but I was still finding it difficult to understand. I pulled a chair to sit next to her and was talking to her. Surprisingly, she was responding very well. I complemented her multiple times and saw the smile return on her face. It felt great.
After these few moments of happiness, I decided to go, meet my third buddy, Miss Beautiful Eyes! She had been responding quite well the first few times. But, she failed to recognize me the last time I visited her. I thought I will try again this time but she was too engrossed in her food to respond to me. I tried again later but no success. I was bummed.
Another day... another visit. I am curious to see what happens next week.
As usual, it was dinner time. I waited till they finished up most of the dinner, otherwise its uncomfortable to talk while eating. I just sat in the hall for about 10 minutes, observing everyone around. I saw a particular patient who sitting on the table all alone. The patient was mumbling something and had a pen and paper on the table. She kept talking (though no one was next to him/her) and started jotting down something on the paper. I was tempted to have a look at what was written, but I felt it would be rude and I would be intruding her privacy. I restrained myself, but was keeping an eye on her.
After a while, I went to take my usual rounds with my buddies. I went up to my cheerful buddy, Mr. Polite, who was finishing up dinner. We had a conversation, but this time it seemed like I had to take a lot of initiative to talk. It didn't seem like he was in a very happy mood, unlike last time. But, he was still at his polite behavior. He did not forget to mention how beautiful I was looking and also to say Thank You to the fine lady who picked up his dinner plates.
Anyway, I proceeded to the other patient Miss Lovely Smile, who was very responsive to me last time. I was looking forward to meeting her today and curious to see the response I get this time. Frankly, I set my expectations low as I thought it was a momentary reaction. Boy! I was wonderfully surprised. Not only did she remember me, she gave me a huge smile!!! And, I knew that smile was genuine because her face lit up, I could see the happiness in her eyes. For a moment, I thought my serotonin levels went up ( I was soooo happy to see that reaction). I could see in her eyes, that she recognized me. She started to have a conversation, but I was still finding it difficult to understand. I pulled a chair to sit next to her and was talking to her. Surprisingly, she was responding very well. I complemented her multiple times and saw the smile return on her face. It felt great.
After these few moments of happiness, I decided to go, meet my third buddy, Miss Beautiful Eyes! She had been responding quite well the first few times. But, she failed to recognize me the last time I visited her. I thought I will try again this time but she was too engrossed in her food to respond to me. I tried again later but no success. I was bummed.
Another day... another visit. I am curious to see what happens next week.
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