One thing I have noticed is that my daily walks, which are a life saver, seem to be getting shorter. I am quite happy to get home after 40 minutes and amuse myself indoors or in the garden. Perhaps I am adjusting to the imposed isolation by becoming more self-reliant. Perhaps it is just that the weather is a bit more pleasant. Whatever the reason, it is just as well I am happy with my own company as we enter our fifth week of isolation.
Last Friday's visit to the grocery store was quite traumatic. Not that it was crowded or unpleasant in any way - the store does all it can to accomodate its customers - it was just being in such close proximity to other people. This is the only place I wear a mask and compulsively clean my hands with sanitizer. I can almost see the virus lurking everywhere!
We are heading for another 28 days in isolation but I am well stocked with books and puzzles. I have rediscovered my library of CD's (I am currently listening to Enya who is very calming) and am practicing my crochet, so have plenty to keep me busy. Stay safe, stay well everyone!
Were there other people wearing masks when you went grocery shopping? Good for you still going for walks. Now that daughter is home, and hopefully the weather becoming nicer, I'll have someone to walk outdoors with. -Jenn
ReplyDeleteIt was about half and half. I don't mind walking on my own as there are usually a few other walkers, although we keep our distance.
DeleteIt's human nature to adjust fairly quickly, I think, particularly when the new 'normal' is pretty stable and unchanging. Like you, I am finding that the days pass quickly and, I feel, quite gently too. If it wasn't for the wider implications, I'd be very happy for it to continue just as it is at present.
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If I could be guaranteed a light infection, I would be happy to get it over with. We are all going to be infected eventually.
DeleteI hear you about being near other people now. I noticed that many people give the great stink eye to those not wearing a face mask, which shows how quickly we have adapted to the new norm. March was definitely a month shoved into one big blur. I wonder what name we'll come up with to these months melting into one another.
ReplyDeleteWhat about "The Great Isolation"?
DeleteI hardly go out at all now. Just a walk around the lanes once or twice a week. My husband braves the supermarket for me and picks up my medication from the pharmacy.
ReplyDeleteI don't mind staying at home and don't miss having lots to do, although he is going stir crazy!
Lucky you have someone to shop for you. My daughter offered but, frankly, I prefer to choose my own groceries!
DeleteNow that we have become more used to this way of living, I think many people will begin to feel quite anxious when social distancing is relaxed.
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Yes, I'm sure there will be lots of asymptomatic people out there!
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