2026년 4월 30일 목요일

Thyroid Cancer Recovery Day 6, Returning to Daily Life and Waiting for Work Approval

 

Waiting for Coupang Return Approval 

I applied to return to work at Coupang starting May 1st, but the approval hasn’t gone through on Coupang Punch.

Does this mean I shouldn’t go to work?

Maybe it’s actually a good thing. I still have a wound on my neck, after all.
I’ll wait a bit longer and then contact HR if needed.


Thyroid Cancer Surgery Recovery Day 6 

It has been six days since I was discharged after thyroid cancer surgery.

I still can’t believe that I had cancer.

Surprisingly, I’m able to maintain my daily life without much difficulty.
Of course, everyone’s condition is different, but I feel truly fortunate.

I want to give credit to myself for consistently going through annual health check-ups.


Morning Walk and Appetite Returning 

I went for a walk again this morning.

I didn’t have much of an appetite, so I just went outside.
But after one lap, I suddenly felt hungry.

Humans are funny like that.
So easily changing, like leaves swaying in the wind.

My sister made some delicious stir-fried kimchi, and I served myself a small portion of rice.
But as I kept eating, my appetite came back, and I ended up finishing almost half a bowl.


A Program That Comforted Me 

Over the past two months, while going in and out of the hospital, there was one program that gave me a lot of comfort.

It was the MBC variety show
놀면 뭐하니?.

I don’t usually watch TV shows, but watching the episodes uploaded on YouTube naturally made me laugh.

During that time, I could laugh out loud without holding back.

These days, “놀면 뭐하니?” fills my dopamine.


Gratitude for Family and Writing 

Of course, I can’t forget my sister who took care of me.

She has always been there for me.

I’m also grateful for
브런치.

It gave me the title of “writer,” and that’s why I’m able to write long posts like this.

When I look back at what I’ve written, it feels a bit cringeworthy.
But at the same time, I’m happy that I was able to record my emotions.

Maybe someday in the future, it will feel even more meaningful.


Closing Thoughts 

I hope that you, who are reading this, also find it interesting.

Thank you.

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