Day-5 in Quarantine

Wangdue School from my view

Glancing through the window, indeed peeping from the window because we are not allowed to open the window, I can see people walking, all with masks on. The view of Wangdue School takes me to my younger days and olden days where I was a little kid admitted to the school. The days back then were tough for me. A shy young little boy from Khaling Dowzor, at the age of 6 admitted to the school to pursue and chase the dreams. I remember the days then where my parents don’t own a plot of land and we don’t have a fixed place to call it home. I have a vivid memory of me going for the daily work in the potato field where they used to place me to pour in the UREA.

With the little strength in me, I was brought up with vegetarian food because I used to swell when I consume non-veg items. I was weak, lean, and thin. I was neglected by many friends. I don’t have many friends around me to which I managed to live alone. I used to longed for love from friends and wanted to share my feelings. Barely understanding the meaning of love and the feeling of love, I used to cry while sleeping, avoid the crowd, and do not go out on weekends.

I was left with my grandparents when I was only 10 years old when my parents have moved to Gelephu for resettlement. The love of parents and the guidance of parents at that tender age was crucial in developing mental health. The fear of socializing made me nil in all the games and sports. Never played in any games and never participated in any co-curricular activities organized in schools. The self-confidence and the interest is lost within with the fear and guilt. Someone started calling me with different names and down looked by many.

With the deep thinking in my mind and sadness on my face, the door opens with a bang, “Breakfast, Breakfast”. “Ready with cups” announces another. Today is the 5^th day in quarantine at Wangdue, Tashiling Hotel. The room is locked and the keys are taken by the Deesups to which they open during mealtime. Three meals are served with different menus. Breakfast comes with fried rice / sometimes we were served with roti. Lunch with different menus (Bhutanese & Indian). Dinner comes with the non-veg item (Egg, Chicken & Pork) and for vegetarian, it ranges from Ema Datshi, Shamu Datshi, Brocalli. At 4:00 PM we are served with evening tea. The meals are good and the service is all up to the mark.

With only 2 days to complete the seven days mandatory quarantine, I hope all goes well.