Watching the number of cases going up daily in our area, I decided that if we were going to have to 'shelter at home' for the next 6 months or so (and it looks like we may), then I need to plan what we'd like to accomplish during this time.
And if the second wave of this virus is worse - as some say it may be (and with the memorial weekend, 4th of July, businesses opening up, and the protest marchers, how can it not be?) then perhaps we need to make even more 'in depth plans'.
I'm really 'not afraid' - but IMO, it is the time to be cautious. I know that this is a new virus and we are learning more about it each day - but I tend to be 'science minded' and for me it's also common sense to wear a mask and physically distance for as long as possible.
If others don't want to do this, then so be it. We each have to follow our own instincts.
As to what these new initiated plans may be, I haven't gotten that far yet. But I'm open to any ideas. Some things are obvious and these involve finishing projects and de-cluttering around the house. But perhaps even talking about what needs to be done if one of us (or both) should fall victim to the the virus. These are discussions we've put off... but probably should be addressed at some point.
A few other posters I saw and thought fit:
Perhaps the new normal is here to stay and we need to stop thinking in terms of 'when this is over'. If it does leave us, we have no way to know if and when it will return, so accepting these new strange goings on seems to be the way to go.
THEN if for some miracle, it disappears never to return (a naive thought IMO but hey...), we can only rejoice and be thankful!
Sorry, I hope this post wasn't too morbid. I just think perhaps it's time to get real.
(Need I write here that these are only the opinions of one person and anyone disagreeing needs to know that I'm fine with the "agree to disagree" philosophy.)
Hope all of you have a good weekend... get outside (if it's not too hot)... and try not to be depressed with the situation. Remember that ol' song, "Make just one someone happy... and you will be happy too!"
Hugs,
Rian
Rian, the t-rex poster is a hoot ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sue. It's good to laugh at times like these...
DeleteI do think this is our new normal: social distancing and masks for the foreseeable future. :-)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you and others responded. I was beginning to think that perhaps I'm the only one who thinks this. I really hope I'm wrong, but I guess only time will tell.
DeleteI tend to think of myself as a realist - like you, I believe we are in our new normal. There has already been mutations of the current virus so even when the scientists find a vaccine it's unlikely it will protect us from the next mutation.
ReplyDeleteThe t-rex poster is hilarious. I've read a comment somewhere that the pandemic has at least taught us to wash our hands.
Take care and stay well!
Funny about the t-rex, but you have to realize - he also can't touch his face.
DeleteYes...I more or less have become Sheldon. Too bad so many have thrown caution to the wind & not thinking beyond their nose so to speak!
ReplyDeleteIn some ways, Annie, I have always been a bit like Sheldon (BTW, I love that show)... as I have always washed cans and water bottles before using them. They sit in warehouses for ever and who knows what's in those warehouses. Granted, I never sanitized everything coming from the grocery before... that's a new one.
DeleteI enjoyed the posters.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad, Olga. Stay safe.
Deletei happen to agree and i/we are still staying home as much as possible. i/we have not been in a store, and have had all food delivered. no take out yet, if i did that, then i would be saying i trust all humans. i don't!!
ReplyDeletei/we have done all of our projects and the house is so clean, and there is no one to see it. i hear so many people say "when this is over" and i keep thinking, "are they out of their minds"!! i have yet to say it!! i guess if there is a vaccine, but i would not want to be one of the firsts to try that!! so stay well, i think you have a good handle on things!!
"no take out yet, if i did that, then i would be saying i trust all humans. i don't!!"
DeleteI agree, Debbie. Even though I don't believe the virus is transmitted by food, I don't know what goes on behind closed doors - so although I would love a whataburger or Starbucks mocha frape'at some point - I'll wait it out a bit longer.