Had a test done today. It's the 38th day post the unprotected oral sex I had.
The last test I had was on the 34th day. Because I am worried about the 'second diagnostic window' with 4th generation tests.
It's something technical but not too difficult to understand. Since 4th generation tests look for both the antigens and antibodies, and antigens and antibodies 'neutralize' each other when they form 'complexes', there is a possible period during which detectable antigen level is low and detectable antibody level is also low.
If you wan to know more you can google it.
But with the newer, improved versions of 4th generation tests, the sensitivity for both antigen and antibody has been increased. Hence, further reducing the possibility of this already rare second window.
I am kinda worried because of the diarrhea and gastrointestinal discomfort I had in the last week or so Besides that, my eyes are kinda red and dry. Just worried.
Anyway, after the test today, I went straight to the city to meet up with Hx. He wanted to bring me to his usual haircut place.
I went to his apartment first and he did my eyebrows! Just trimming la, no make up or fake eyelashes haha.
I felt kinda 'warm' inside, coz I could feel that he cares for me. We haven't known each other for long, but I just feel really comfortable going out with him. We are not each other's type. And we know that. We don't have lots to talk about actually, but I always feel like we have known each other for ages, maybe in our previous lives??
It's my first time getting my eyebrows trimmed. It's quite painful and I teared a bit when he plucked them off. But the whole process was quick, probably he's very experienced already.
It was a Japanese hair salon. The place was very clean and wasn't overly bright. I hate salons that are too bright because it feels like the lights are revealing all the blemishes on my face.
It was a good 45-60 minute session. I could feel that I was 'handled with care'. She did it really carefully. The washing up was nice too. She always used her palm to prevent the water from going down my forehead, something that a lot of hair salons overlook.
I was also given a hot towel to wipe my face. Such a thoughtful service. In the past, I always had to quickly visit a washroom after leaving a hair salon to clean my face.
The haircut was only $43. In Sydney, you can get $10 haircuts from salons run by middle easterns, $20+ from Koreans, and $40-50+ from high-end ones.
I've been to those so called high-end ones, but the service was mediocre.
I am really happy with this Japanese one and will definitely go back next month.
P/S: Although Hx doesn't read my blog, I told him I am writing about him doing my eyebrows and he wants me to stress that he's not a 'make up freak'. Yes, he actually has this manly look. And yes, I think he's better looking than me. He's such a good friend to have but he's leaving Sydney for good in about a month's time :(
The last test I had was on the 34th day. Because I am worried about the 'second diagnostic window' with 4th generation tests.
It's something technical but not too difficult to understand. Since 4th generation tests look for both the antigens and antibodies, and antigens and antibodies 'neutralize' each other when they form 'complexes', there is a possible period during which detectable antigen level is low and detectable antibody level is also low.
If you wan to know more you can google it.
But with the newer, improved versions of 4th generation tests, the sensitivity for both antigen and antibody has been increased. Hence, further reducing the possibility of this already rare second window.
I am kinda worried because of the diarrhea and gastrointestinal discomfort I had in the last week or so Besides that, my eyes are kinda red and dry. Just worried.
Anyway, after the test today, I went straight to the city to meet up with Hx. He wanted to bring me to his usual haircut place.
I went to his apartment first and he did my eyebrows! Just trimming la, no make up or fake eyelashes haha.
I felt kinda 'warm' inside, coz I could feel that he cares for me. We haven't known each other for long, but I just feel really comfortable going out with him. We are not each other's type. And we know that. We don't have lots to talk about actually, but I always feel like we have known each other for ages, maybe in our previous lives??
It's my first time getting my eyebrows trimmed. It's quite painful and I teared a bit when he plucked them off. But the whole process was quick, probably he's very experienced already.
It was a Japanese hair salon. The place was very clean and wasn't overly bright. I hate salons that are too bright because it feels like the lights are revealing all the blemishes on my face.
It was a good 45-60 minute session. I could feel that I was 'handled with care'. She did it really carefully. The washing up was nice too. She always used her palm to prevent the water from going down my forehead, something that a lot of hair salons overlook.
I was also given a hot towel to wipe my face. Such a thoughtful service. In the past, I always had to quickly visit a washroom after leaving a hair salon to clean my face.
The haircut was only $43. In Sydney, you can get $10 haircuts from salons run by middle easterns, $20+ from Koreans, and $40-50+ from high-end ones.
I've been to those so called high-end ones, but the service was mediocre.
I am really happy with this Japanese one and will definitely go back next month.
P/S: Although Hx doesn't read my blog, I told him I am writing about him doing my eyebrows and he wants me to stress that he's not a 'make up freak'. Yes, he actually has this manly look. And yes, I think he's better looking than me. He's such a good friend to have but he's leaving Sydney for good in about a month's time :(
doing the eyebrows doesnt make one a 'makeup freak' but instead, what i call good grooming =)
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