Day 14: Can't feel coldness?

Hello friends!

I am crossing the two week mark as I type this. Hoorah!! The journey has been long indeed, but fret not fellow mates! Light is only at the end of the tunnel, and don't lose hope that it's going to be soon!

For those who have read my previous post, I was really depressed yesterday. And thinking about it, I think it was very much a combination of many, many things that were happening at home and mentally which culminated into (a temporary?) depression. But anyway, I always believe that, to some extent, you are what you think you are. Don't keep thinking that you may be having depression, or you might really fall into one. Neither, do you go around thinking that you're immune to depression and mental breakdowns. Rather, be always aware of your emotional and psychological well being, sorting them out, making sure that you don't find yourself in that pit of poor emotional state. Many are familiar with the term YOLO. But I will use it from a biblical perspective, to say that the life we have on this earth is so short. If we don't spend every moment of it with our spiritual and mortal bodies in good health, how will it be glorifying to God and a channel of blessing unto others? Put your focus on things happier, and your outlook on life will be much brighter too!

Now back to what you're here for: the progress report of my jaw. Last night, I was just being cheeky and took a small piece of ice to suck on in my mouth. And to my (slight) horror, only my tongue could feel the temperature of the ice! The roof of my mouth was just totally ignorant of its presence. I mentioned this to Dr Wee during my review today, and he went like: "Oh, it's normal one." Okay, if you say so :'(

I'm also off all latex in my mouth today! YEY! And while Dr Wee was trying to take out the rubberbands, he commented that my mouth was very small. I just couldn't help but exclaim: "I know!!" because that's what I've been called since I was young by my aunt. Of course the small mouth wasn't very apparent from upper primary onwards when my jaws started growing misaligned. But ever since the surgery, I've noticed that trademark look from toddler photos return. It's a good thing :)

I would also like to share a recipe which I found very exciting to try: the Avocado Banana Milkshake! Of course, in the first week following the surgery, you wouldn't have the energy to do anything else other than your full time job of feeding yourself (IKR can't believe it takes 2 hours to drink 200ml of liquid). But when your appetite is better and you start craving for more food, here's a recipe good and nutritious to try!

There are countless recipes on this and I'm by no means a food expert. But here's what I've decided on the best combination of ingredients. You'll need:

• ½ avocado
• 1 banana (medium sized, about 15cm long)
• 150ml fresh cow's milk
• 50ml orange juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 10 cubes of ice

(Note: this makes about 600ml of smoothie)

Just plonk all those into the jar and blend away! Any more banana would make the smoothie very medicinal tasting, for some reason. So unless you're a banana fanatic, don't try it. You may prefer to add more ice/water or milk to your liking, especially if you're drinking from a small straw. It makes sucking alot less laborious. Happy blending!