Isolation Check~In.

We're now officially at 29 weeks, or 203 days, of

being at home, though isolation is a more liberal

now. In our home, we still only visit the grocery

store, one store we feel comfortable at because

of their Covid restrictions (the bookstore) and

school. Other than that, we're primarily at home.

I am going in to work now once a week. But not

even for a full day. Just to catch up and get our

students set for the following week. This has

become true life. And it's okay. We're safe, we

have what we need, we have our jobs, we have

our freedom too. No complaints here. We hope

and truly wish every day that this soon ends. We

also use this extra time to make new memories.

How are doing during Covid? Are you coping or

are  you fed up and wanting this to be all over? 

~ Chy

24 Weeks.

24 Weeks. The time we've spent isolated at home.

Working. Landscaping. Eating. Purging. Living.

We've done school at home. Counselling for clients.

Writing. Creating. Groceries. Organizing. Painting.

None of this has been easy. But on a daily basis,

we are truly thankful we're safe, healthy and here.

~ Chy

Nineteen Weeks.

We've now been home for just over 19 weeks. Life is comfortable and personally, I could just be here forever. However, we are fortunate because we live in the woods and are away from the noise and the drama of city life. We have food, there are many tasks we can work on (and do), we have our studio to create in, we have books to read, shows to watch, gardens to tend to, decks to stain and daily work to complete. There is no boredom ~ far too busy for that! But the one thing that has been hard is when we do venture out, I've noticed a level of fear and longing to get home as quick as possible. And yesterday, after picking up an item for our daughter (masked and distanced), picking up some groceries and some items for my mom (masked and distanced), and dropping off said items at her care home and chatting with her care manager for a short time (masked and distanced), I was totally exhausted! I didn't even drive, dh did and he's such a good help but I was wiped out. I bet we were only gone an hour. Had to nap when we got home. Ugh! I'm sure the stress of being out where the virus could live was the cause but I find I'm going out less and less. And I mean in to town. I'm fine being outside and chatting with neighbors. But driving in to our little hamlet, completing our tasks and coming home has become an exhausting experience for me. I'm going to have to work on this before life gets back to normal. Or our new normal. Can't afford to be off my game if I'm exhausted from just going to where ever I need to be. Hopefully this will improve. Now that I'm conscious of it, I'll have to do some work.  

How is your energy level?

Do you find tasks make you tired?

~ Chy

Seven Weeks ....

.... since we packed up our offices and came

home to work. To self isolate. To take a break

and evaluate life. To reconnect and take up a

new activity or two. We're settled now. And

then late today, our Province announced that

there will be a slow opening of some services,

beginning May 14th. I have mixed feelings

and some new fears. But will ride this out too!

~ Chy

Quiet Isolation.

I love country living.

But sometimes it's lonely.

In the Summer, everywhere

we look, we are surrounded

by beautiful tall and green

trees, with changing colors.

In the Winter, once the leaves have

fallen, we can see some neighbors.

But then it's cold and we all retreat

to the comfort of our warm homes.

When we lived in town, our neighbors

were so close, it was hard to be private.

But I did enjoy knowing someone was always

right there, close by and very easy for access.

I miss standing on the driveway and talking

to neighbors. Sharing stories and laughter.

We've gotten to know our neighbors a bit

and as much as I like our privacy, I may

have to make more of an effort to get

to know them all. The first year we were

here, the community had a welcoming

bbq. Last year, it rained, so we did pop

over for a few minutes but left when the

lightening became dangerous. I did think

this Winter about sending out a note to

see if anyone would be interested in

starting a book club or having a regular

coffee/tea date. I'm hoping there would

be someone along our little country road

that would love to connect over the cold

Winter months and enjoy our gardens

in the warm Summer days. Here's hoping!