Sunday was probably the end of normalcy in our house. Some of our kids stopped by for brunch, but we probably won’t be seeing them in person again for awhile. Everyone’s in lockdown. Here’s my staying home/ social distancing diary: Week 1.
Tuesday, shopped for groceries at the new supermarket. It’s an enormous place, and the few shoppers looked grim. No one smiled, as we maintained our social distance. The store was out of meat, eggs, paper goods, water, and soft drinks. Strangely , there was plenty of fresh produce and fruit available. I thought people were supposed to start eating more healthy foods.
Today, I’m wearing the same clothes I wore yesterday. Usually, I’m involved in so many activities like card games, tai chi, swimming, walking, etc. that I often change clothes twice a day. But now, I’ve worn the same jeans and t shirt for 2 days. Why? Because , I’m not leaving the house for anything more than taking out the trash, getting the mail, and running to the store for necessities. I’ll probably put on a clean outfit tomorrow.
Feeling lethargic. At first, I thought I would start my spring cleaning, or initiate a new project. But the wet, gloomy weather and coronavirus crisis is sapping my energy.
Cheering up my husband, and trying to fix foods that won’t upset him. The VA messed up his stomach medicine, and he’s been without for over two weeks. Worry about the virus is making it worse. Called today and they said the prescription was mailed Tuesday. It finally arrived Thurs. Hope it helps.
Obsessing about new cases, checking the internet. Indiana Cases doubled in two days. Strangely, each county only reports one or two cases. There must be more who haven’t been tested. First case reported in my county last night.
Watching neighbors walking in the rain with umbrellas. They’re probably going stir crazy. I’d like to join them, but I might catch a cold. Then, I’d think I had the virus. And I probably couldn’t get tested.
Libraries closed. Reading a Kindle book that isn’t very good but it’s something to do. Instead of skimming our two newspapers in the morning, we’re reading every single story in great detail.
Playing bridge online. I can only do this for about an hour before I get bored.
Trying to avoid nervous eating, afraid to step on the scale. It would just depress me. I’ll listen to my meditation app, instead.
It’s been a gloomy week. But when the sun comes out, I’ll take a walk in the park. By myself.