I’m now under orders (for good reason) to stay in the house, except to buy groceries, for medical reasons, or to walk/bike with social distancing. Here are some things I’m noticing about myself so far:
- The days seem to go by much more quickly than at first. I don’t know if it’s because I’m settling into a routine, getting better at finding things to do, or something else.
- I’m still obsessed with scrolling through Twitter and my news feed like a Nervous Nellie. I don’t know whether I’ll calm down on this soon or not. It seems like things can change quickly, but for the most part the messages are the same: Stay at home. Wash your hands. Ride this out. Don’t panic buy.
- Probably because of the first two things, I’m not reading books nearly as much as I thought I would. This will probably change though.
- Friends, family, and I are quickly finding ways to interact remotely. Zoom, WebEx, and GoToMeeting are becoming part of my personal as well as professional life.
- I’m not drinking as much as I thought I would at first. That’s a good thing.
I’m scheduled to donate blood tomorrow. Wish me luck, although I suspect I don’t need it as much as millions of others out there.
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