28th Hour Babblings
Saturday, May 20, 2006
Two more hours to go... thank goodness.
For the record, I'm glad I stayed true to my decision of not breaking the 30 hour famine. Food is as basic as you can get. Without it, your body ceases to function. As the hours roll by, my mind slows down (heck, it took me so long to mentally process the remaining time when a friend asked me), movements become sluggish, motor coordination all whacked. I've no idea what I'm typing too. Do I sound delirious? Seriously, how do people who fast as well as anorexics do it? I got to applaud their unwavering discipline, but let me eat proper food soon!!!
My cravings are at their all time high. To name a few, there're cookies, spaghettis, marinated chicken salad, roti john, omelette, sushi and... above all dim sum. All hail the succulent mantous and BBQ pork buns. I think I'm just making things worse for myself by typing the names of these food.
Been downing water every time I felt my stomach rumble but this tactic began to lose its effectiveness by the time I sniffed the wondrous aroma of dinner which I know that I will not be having. I'd also been keeping myself inactive in order to conserve energy. However, it was challenging not to let the mind wander Whenever there's a moment, my mind shifts to food. Other than sleeping time, I'd been trying all day to keep my mind occupied on others tings, even to the extent of watching a play down at Alliance Francaise this evening.
The feeling's very discomforting and if I keep this up any longer, the hunger pangs will begin to gnaw at my stomach lining as well as my resolve. As of now, I just want to sleep. Probably might explain why people in famine stricken countries with single ruling militias continue to accept their horrid way of life. The oppression was long, and they are simply too weak to fight. Hence all the more they help from those who want as well as can make a difference.
Anyway, am so glad that this ordeal is nearly over. *Gulps some more water* All I want to do now is to lie down. Am keeping an apple next to my bed in case I get up later. |
