COVID-19, what can I say? The beginning of last year was "What the Hell-Part I". I had broken my wrist and talked about the recovery. The beginning of this year began with me grieving the loss of my little sister then moved into the COVID-19.
Before I begin, I would like to thank all of those in the medical field; first responders, nurses, scientists and doctors. I appreciate all of you for your hard work and dedication during this pandemic! Knowing just a fraction of what all of you are going through, makes me feel a bit ashamed to even talk about my situation. It is not even comparable.
Before I begin, I would like to thank all of those in the medical field; first responders, nurses, scientists and doctors. I appreciate all of you for your hard work and dedication during this pandemic! Knowing just a fraction of what all of you are going through, makes me feel a bit ashamed to even talk about my situation. It is not even comparable.
This year's "what the hell (WTH)" began with an evacuation. My work team and I gathered all of our stuff and made plans to work from home. When we left, the plan was to return to work the following week. This was the first week in March. Needless to say, we are still not back in the office.
While working from home, I went from one big project to the next. Normally I take vacation time after a big project to recuperate. There was no time for that. Currently my team is not with me, they are all experiencing the furlough part of WTH. Without them, I feel like I am barley above water in the middle of the ocean. With a few sharks circling around me.
While working from home, I went from one big project to the next. Normally I take vacation time after a big project to recuperate. There was no time for that. Currently my team is not with me, they are all experiencing the furlough part of WTH. Without them, I feel like I am barley above water in the middle of the ocean. With a few sharks circling around me.
Right now all of us are experiencing some form of WTH. In my opinion the highest degree of WTH are those that have lost friends or relatives to COVID-19. My heart aches for them.
I want to talk about a few things that have shifted my way of thinking from WTH to a "HELLO" wake-up call! Globally we are all experiencing the affects of COVID-19. All of us are truly in this together. I believe we are learning new things like slowing down and not taking things for granted.
I want to talk about a few things that have shifted my way of thinking from WTH to a "HELLO" wake-up call! Globally we are all experiencing the affects of COVID-19. All of us are truly in this together. I believe we are learning new things like slowing down and not taking things for granted.
Home Schooling:
As for home schooling, I ended up doing well for about a week. Then my husband had to take over. There were not enough hours in a day. The biggest positive I have to share is: "WE DID IT!" Both boys completed all their work and will be moving to the next school journey. Next year my youngest son will be a freshman in high school. My oldest son will be attending ISU this coming fall. I am thankful they both put in the effort to make it through.
Top 5 Home Schooling Positives:
- More time with my boys.
- Greater team work between teachers and parents.
- Homemade lunches. Only one boy agrees this was a positive, lol.
- More sleep.
- Technology and Internet upgrades.
New Dress Attire:
I happen to be one of those that agrees with wearing the face mask. The less nose and mouth drippings in our environment, the better. The virus can live for up to 72 hours on some objects. You also have people that can have COVID-19 and not even know it. Please, wear the mask.
Top 5 Positives to Wearing a Face Mask:
- Halitosis is kept with the one wearing the mask. Maybe those with bad breath will realize what they have been doing to the rest of us, fingers crossed. I quickly realized I had coffee breath after putting my mask on in the morning.
- Super huge savings on foundation and lipstick. I LOVE LIPSTICK, so this savings will make my husband happy.
- Wearing a mask is now the perfect excuse for my hearing loss!
- Everyone's eyes are really standing out, just beautiful.
- And, all jokes aside, when people are wearing masks I do feel more comfort.
Created face masks are quickly becoming an expression of self; favorite colors, designs, sports teams etc. As time goes by, it will be interesting to see what happens with face masks.
This quick blog could easily turn into a novel with all the positives. The main thing I am trying to convey is to focus on them and try not to dwell in WTH too long. There is a lot to learn, mine was the HELLO wake up call. To truly live in the moment and enjoy the time my kids were trapped at home with me. We are all in this together and I really appreciate all the care and support communities are doing. Please, stay safe and keep your chin up!
Stay safe!
Stacey Thacker
Stacey Thacker
I too am trying to find the positives. More families spending time together. Siblings playing together at home. Businesses finding new and creative ways to conduct business. An appreciation for those who worked through the crisis, not just healthcare workers, but those who staffed grocery stores, gas stations, etc. I also saw an outpouring for the senior citizens in the community. People sharing hard to find items. People making masks. Cooking meals, sharing recipes, getting creative with what food is in the house. The parades for birthdays, graduations, etc. Count your blessings!
ReplyDeleteKeep on finding the positives! I have high hopes that we will get through this stronger!
DeleteTake care,
Stacey