I think by now we are all pretty well-versed in the Coronavirus conversation. So I might as well just get right to it!
As I’ve thought in-depth about the pandemic we are faced with, I came to the conclusion that this will be an historical event in our lifetime, and will probably be studied in many more lifetimes to come. So I thought, as someone who is going to self-quarantine as much as possible, why not chronicle this journey? We are facing a very interesting social experiment. All of us, especially the extroverts, are having to readjust our everyday lives and learn to be satisfied within the 4 walls of our homes, and the people inside them. We watch movies like The Shining, and talk and joke about cabin fever as if it’s this obscure thing, that in modern day society we’ll never have to worry about. And some ways, that is true, in regards to modern technology. The concept of being shut in with no contact with the outside world is a scenario that at this point, is long gone. Still, it’s a huge shift going from everyday activities like work, school, shopping, etc, to never leaving your home. It’s going to be very interesting to see how we all learn to thrive (fingers crossed!) in these times.
A little background on my situation: I own a house, where I live with my husband, pets, and every other weekend, my teenage daughter. I work in healthcare, and also have Type 1 Diabetes. When all this first started, I wasn’t that concerned. But as it has escalated so rapidly, I have made the decision to self-quarantine as much as possible. My immune system puts me too at risk, and if I get this, even if I don’t die, it will take me down for a very long time. And I’ll be of no use to anyone. Better to hunker down and wait it out and keep myself and others healthy. My personal belief is that this is what we should all be doing.
Fortunately, with modern technology and an understanding boss, I am able to do the majority of my work from home. Especially as our patient load right now is very light. So here I am, ready to ride this out at home, and journal it along the way.
So here goes: Self-quarantine: Day 1
Although I have been staying home as much as possible for about the past 6 days, today was my first full day of not leaving the house, with the exception of walking the dog. (Which I highly recommend, even just for the 10-15 minutes of fresh air.)
I slept in a little, since I didn’t have to actually leave the house. Got up around 7:45 and responded to some work texts. While in my pajamas. Score!
I did about 4-5 hours of work, sporadically. My husband is also working from home, and we only have one office. So I am set up at the dining room table. I sit there to access our patient records, and can do most everything else from my laptop. So that’s a bonus. Down side, my husband’s booming voice echoes throughout the house, and all he does is talk on the phone, so if I want peace and quiet, gotta wear the headphones. All in all not too bad.
I had a mimosa or two in the middle of the day. Working from home does have its perks! (Don’t worry, I was off the clock!) I watched Halloween, my favorite movie of all time that never gets old. And besides work stress, just tried to take it easy.
This evening I watched episode 2 of The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez on Netflix. This show is NOT for the faint of heart. It’s an important issue and case to know about, but man it is so hard to watch! No bingeing this one. One episode a day for sure!
Tonight my husband and I will probably commence with our usual routine. Binge watching The Office and chilling on the couch. I am making a mental list of things I want to get done during this time period, so we shall see if I can get through them. Here are the main ones:
- Read that stack of books I’ve collected
- Work on the book I’m writing
- Send letters and cards to friends and family to brighten their days
- Deep clean the house
- Regular naps
- Perfect my cake decorating skills
- Have fun with the hubs!!
Now I’m off to order delivery from Taste of Asia (trying to support local business!) and watch The Office. Hope everyone is having a great day, all things considered. Until tomorrow…
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