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Illinois issued the shelter in place order on March 20, 2020 and on the 24th there were lay-offs and reduced hours by my employer. I was saved both of those fates thank goodness. But.. But... yes, I remain concerned with each passing day that the situation may become more critical necessitating further action by said employer.
Still, at present, I am gainfully employed, still working from home, and for the newest normal to the mix, engaging in bi-weekly video staff meetings.
Remember my casual comment about a year ago of maybe being ready to date again? Well, in my head the timeline for me getting out (with or without a date) was for right about now. Spring and Summer 'round these parts are 'being out' times. There are art fairs, street festivals, all manner of goings on to increase the options over, 'dinner and a movie'. Even if one wanted nothing more than to walk (or bike) along the lakefront and gaze about that famous skyline.
I feel like I missed last year due to the move and various obstacles.
Well, this Spring is done. The lakefront is closed. The parks are closed. The first big annual art fair normally held the first weekend in June has been cancelled and there are sure to be others to follow. Even as governors convene to discuss a re-opening we are likely looking at June or (sigh) July before public venues re-open. Even then, there will likely be limitations. The re-opening will be a gradual event. (As it should be.)
I've come to realize in recent weeks that my most social outing had been to the grocery store. And now, even that is gone as the grocery stores are limiting occupancy to 1 per family. It just makes more sense for my daughter to be 'the one' as she does most of the food prep. And just my luck, there are no jewelry kiosks open (not essential) to take a few links out of a watch I bought in anticipation of being 'out and about' and not wanting to rely on my phone for the time.
Oh, well.
The upside to being locked down and socially distant is my hair has more time to get fuller/longer. It is nearly long/full enough to execute the style I have in mind. And, I have time to get back on my 'get fit' (i.e. lose weight) wagon. I fell off some time ago and well, yikes.
Time. It's on my side. Sort of. I guess. All for the greater good.
Be safe. Stay safe.
Still, at present, I am gainfully employed, still working from home, and for the newest normal to the mix, engaging in bi-weekly video staff meetings.
Remember my casual comment about a year ago of maybe being ready to date again? Well, in my head the timeline for me getting out (with or without a date) was for right about now. Spring and Summer 'round these parts are 'being out' times. There are art fairs, street festivals, all manner of goings on to increase the options over, 'dinner and a movie'. Even if one wanted nothing more than to walk (or bike) along the lakefront and gaze about that famous skyline.
I feel like I missed last year due to the move and various obstacles.
Well, this Spring is done. The lakefront is closed. The parks are closed. The first big annual art fair normally held the first weekend in June has been cancelled and there are sure to be others to follow. Even as governors convene to discuss a re-opening we are likely looking at June or (sigh) July before public venues re-open. Even then, there will likely be limitations. The re-opening will be a gradual event. (As it should be.)
I've come to realize in recent weeks that my most social outing had been to the grocery store. And now, even that is gone as the grocery stores are limiting occupancy to 1 per family. It just makes more sense for my daughter to be 'the one' as she does most of the food prep. And just my luck, there are no jewelry kiosks open (not essential) to take a few links out of a watch I bought in anticipation of being 'out and about' and not wanting to rely on my phone for the time.
Oh, well.
The upside to being locked down and socially distant is my hair has more time to get fuller/longer. It is nearly long/full enough to execute the style I have in mind. And, I have time to get back on my 'get fit' (i.e. lose weight) wagon. I fell off some time ago and well, yikes.
Time. It's on my side. Sort of. I guess. All for the greater good.
Be safe. Stay safe.
What strange times we are living through! Maybe late summer will bring you a romance... Where is my crystal ball when I need it???
ReplyDeleteMaybe. Romance made me think of woo which put my mind to J. Osborne's, "Can You Woo Woo Woo?" ~ oy.
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This social distancing is hard even on us introverts. I will be overwhelmed when we're allowed to congregate again.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the new hairdo!
I honestly didn't expect it to be difficult. Admittedly, I'm not having the challenges many others are describing but, . . . off kilter for sure.
DeleteI hope I don't get snip happy before it has a chance to grow out more. It should be coming up on a year since I cut it last.
I'm excited for your hair plans, and I hope that this pandemic reality has gotten better. I'm sorry your romance possibilities and watch repair (not that they are on the same scope) are on hold. It's increasingly odd to have everything on hold, and then to see some people now running around like we're back to normal. It's all stressful. I hope it's gotten better for you!
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