Eight Months and COVID-19 Lockdown Burnout Sets In
I haven't updated my blog in a while because of COVID-19 lockdown burnout.
There was a funny skit on Saturday Night Live a couple of weeks ago, where they created a parody commercial that showed the burnout. The cast was selling all of the exercise and hobby equipment on eBay that they had bought during the pandemic. Truth! While I have accomplished many good things over the past eight months, many things are sitting there waiting for me to finish, such as a very difficult jigsaw puzzle and an embroidery project. I have lost interest in some things, and have frankly become somewhat lazy.
Our activities are pretty much the same. We are mostly at home, with an occasional trip to Costco or Smart and Final, and sparse visits to local outdoor restaurants and pubs here and there. But the virus is so bad now, we are 99% locked down. We are now hopeful, as three vaccines are very near approval. The way things look, it could be Spring or Summer will be the soonest that we can get one, so we continue our lockdown ultra-marathon.
Notable Events - Some Bad, Some Good
- Two weeks ago, we had to say, "Goodbye" to one of our Spanish Galgos, Sara. We've had her for 7 1/2 years, and we miss her so much. We still grieve for our girlie. Her story is here.
- We owned a house in Michigan, which was my Grandparents 1910 Craftsman home, where my Brother, Bill, has lived for over 16 years. He's had health problems, and wasn't able to return to the house. He's in a care facility now and being well taken care of. We sold the house to a friend of my Cousin, Dave, who will fix it up and sell it to another family. That house took care of a lot of our family over the years. It is a relief to have closure and to have someone make it pretty again.
- The election is finally over! Thank God we don't have to watch any more of those political slur ads and listen to the propaganda. I know how divided this Country has become, and it is very sad. Perhaps we need to change our name from the, "United States of America" because we are not. What I don't understand is the hatred, anger and disrespect for others. How did we become our worst nightmare? If we don't get our shit together, we are on a path that only continues to take us on a downward spiral to who knows what? We needed a healer, not a divider, and thank God, we got one. Let's build back better and stop hating each other. It truly serves no purpose but to destroy us.
I Remain Hopeful
I am grateful and thankful for every blessing that I have in this life. I am hopeful that things will get better in the coming year for all of us. Let's continue to listen to the experts and stay safe. This still isn't over for a good while. Until next time, I wish you good health and peace. #stayhome #staysafe #holdfast #keepthefaith #thingswillgetbetter
Happy Thanksgiving!
