Everything changes
I find it so strange just how much everything about daily life has changed. A month or so ago we went to the grocery store and casually bought everything we wanted, not giving it a second thought. Now every time my husband comes home he excitedly tells me what he got, and what changed since his last visit to the store. Today he PROUDLY held up a pack of 4 rolls of toilet paper as if he had hunted, killed and brought it home victoriously! (truth be told I am oddly proud). His true score though? A pound of sugar! Baking is oddly relaxing but supplies are scarce, I managed to buy yeast packets to bake with but ran out of sugar. ( T.P was $13, a month ago it would have been $4. Not bad though, I bought some online for $38 just last week so I'm still quite impressed.)
We are very careful not to take the last of anything, I worry about others not getting what they need too.
What has changed day to day in just about a month:
1. Hubby used to go to the flea market everyday and hunt for used vintage stuff to sell on Ebay, it helped our income. The flea market is gone
2. Ice cream was the first thing to disappear from our store shelves, we cannot get it at our usual store. There are plans to go on an extended shopping trip to other places to scavenge for it, but since we are on lock down we'll have to plan that safari ahead of time. Now if I see something I want my husband insists I buy it "You might not ever get that again".
3. Fast food. Anything with a window is open and places that deliver are still going. All sit down restaurants are closed, so now they've ALL switched to delivery. You can even get booze! The downside? What if you don't have money? I worry about those with lower incomes.
4. My MIL used to come over for dinner all the time, but being over 80 we are not allowed within 10 feet of her lest we get her sick (anyone can be a viral carrier and not know it) so we talk on the phone more. Also we go on supply missions and leave food at her front door
5. Late night television; No live guests unless they use video conferencing, as being crowded together is a viral no no.
6. There are no birthday parties, large weddings (seriously...none. Gatherings are limited to 10 people or less or you pay a huge fine). Sadly no funerals are allowed, so people die alone and are buried alone.
7. You must be a minimum of 6 feet away from any other person at all times. This is like a really bad scifi film for those with spatial issues.
8. If you go into the hospital you now give birth alone. That would turn me homicidal if they made me give birth alone! ( just an FYI: I am not now nor will I ever be pregnant, this is just my feelings on the issue)
9. My gym is closed...ALL gyms and gathering places are closed.
10. I worry all the time about staying healthy, because the hospitals and clinics are ALL full. If you break a leg will anyone have time to help you? Maybe not so you have to be extra careful.
On the positive side so many friends have said this has made them slow down and appreciate all they have. My hubby and I practically did a happy dance that the store HAD groceries in it! My doctor didn't cancel my appointment! I figured out how to fix my sewing machine!
I have become very easily impressed :)
We are very careful not to take the last of anything, I worry about others not getting what they need too.
What has changed day to day in just about a month:
1. Hubby used to go to the flea market everyday and hunt for used vintage stuff to sell on Ebay, it helped our income. The flea market is gone
2. Ice cream was the first thing to disappear from our store shelves, we cannot get it at our usual store. There are plans to go on an extended shopping trip to other places to scavenge for it, but since we are on lock down we'll have to plan that safari ahead of time. Now if I see something I want my husband insists I buy it "You might not ever get that again".
3. Fast food. Anything with a window is open and places that deliver are still going. All sit down restaurants are closed, so now they've ALL switched to delivery. You can even get booze! The downside? What if you don't have money? I worry about those with lower incomes.
4. My MIL used to come over for dinner all the time, but being over 80 we are not allowed within 10 feet of her lest we get her sick (anyone can be a viral carrier and not know it) so we talk on the phone more. Also we go on supply missions and leave food at her front door
5. Late night television; No live guests unless they use video conferencing, as being crowded together is a viral no no.
6. There are no birthday parties, large weddings (seriously...none. Gatherings are limited to 10 people or less or you pay a huge fine). Sadly no funerals are allowed, so people die alone and are buried alone.
7. You must be a minimum of 6 feet away from any other person at all times. This is like a really bad scifi film for those with spatial issues.
8. If you go into the hospital you now give birth alone. That would turn me homicidal if they made me give birth alone! ( just an FYI: I am not now nor will I ever be pregnant, this is just my feelings on the issue)
9. My gym is closed...ALL gyms and gathering places are closed.
10. I worry all the time about staying healthy, because the hospitals and clinics are ALL full. If you break a leg will anyone have time to help you? Maybe not so you have to be extra careful.
On the positive side so many friends have said this has made them slow down and appreciate all they have. My hubby and I practically did a happy dance that the store HAD groceries in it! My doctor didn't cancel my appointment! I figured out how to fix my sewing machine!
I have become very easily impressed :)
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