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Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Quarantine Thoughts and Confessions

It has been awhile since I did a confessions post, so I thought I would write one about quarantine. Enjoy!

- I thought working from home alone was going to be pretty amazing. And while parts of it are, I am lonely. I miss having people around. I liked the interaction that I had with my husband. I just realize how much of a people person I really am through this quarantine.

- I have been walking everyday, but I miss the gym. So I have started running at least once a week. I used to love running, but now I don't. I do it to get a workout. Running just hurts now. My inner thighs ache, my hips take a beating from it and I have no endurance.

- I am over cooking at home. I feel like I make the same things over and over again. I need more variety.

- I miss my coworkers.

- I love getting up right before I have to sign into work for the day. I don't miss the getting ready and 40 minute commute each way.

- For the first three months, I fully embraced quarantine. I showered every day, but I never did my hair or make up. I wore yoga pants and sweatshirts for the first month or two. Then when it got warmer, I wore shorts and t-shirts. But then I started feeling more depressed and had to start doing my hair and make up again. I don't love the process, but I feel more like myself again. I don't always do a full face of make up, but I look way more presentable now. 

- In the beginning of quarantine, I thought this was just temporary. I stayed inside and did my part to only go out when I was grocery shopping or out on a walk. But I thought it would only last a couple weeks to a month. Now we are in week 17 of this. And now that we are so far in, I wonder how we will even get out of quarantine. Will it ever happen? 

- To go with the above statement, I bought a ton of new clothes at the beginning of quarantine. I thought this would only last a few weeks and I wanted to take advantage of all the amazing sales. I bought several things from J Crew to wear to work this Summer and basically all those clothes have never been worn. I am thankful that I got everything at 60 to 80% off, but feel like it was still wasted money. Will we ever go back into the office?

- I have watched way too much tv during this pandemic. But I have also read about 5 books each month consistently now. So I guess they even each other out.

- I am afraid to get on a scale and weigh myself. I have been walking daily and watching what I eat, but the alcohol consumption has definitely gone up in the last few months.

- I miss my friends.

- I am sad that we didn't get to go to Mexico in March, but it was definitely the right decision.

- I am thankful that I haven't had the coronavirus (that I know of).

- I love being at home with my dog all the time. He is the best co-worker/snuggler.

- I have definitely found a love for desserts again during the quarantine. I love making and trying new ones out.

- I am super excited about Rory's new job, but I definitely feel more stressed that I am the only one bringing in money while he gets his career started. I know once he gets really going, it will be amazing and great for our family, but it is still stressful to not know how long that will take.

- I miss how things used to be.

- I am crossing my fingers, toes, arms and anything else I can that we will be able to have in school schooling this year. I want my kids to be safe and things to be extra clean, but I don't feel that teaching them at home is the right thing for my house. I feel like my kids learn and flourish more when others teach them. Plus I have seen the stresses that my friends went through this last school year and I want my girls to have the best education. Things can definitely be done to make schools, teachers, children and staff safe.

And that's it for confessions and thoughts during this quarantine. What are your quarantine confessions?

22 comments :

  1. These are all some of my thoughts too! I miss my coworkers and seeing them daily, but I don't miss commuting aside from the alone time to read it gave me LOL! xo, Biana BlovedBoston

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    1. I do like that alone time. I used to listen to music and prep for my day. That was really nice.

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  2. I definitely want schools to open in the fall! I can't imagine when or how groups will be able to gather again. It's strange having everything online!

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    1. It is soo strange and I don't want it to become the norm. I feel like people will become more reclusive. we need interaction, I just don't know how we are going to get back to normal.

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  3. I have been having the same problems with running and drinking more too. I miss my coworkers, but I will trade it for rolling out of bed to the computer. I hope Rory's business is so successful, I am sure it is stressful now though. Sending hugs and open school vibes!

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    1. I am glad that I am not alone in that. I will trade my coworkers in for rolling out of bed and going straight to the computer too. Thank you so much Missy!

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  4. I can co-sign a lot of this! I definitely love sleeping later, and not having to get ready for work or sit in traffic. I also laugh thinking how we thought we'd be home for about 2 weeks or so. It's now been almost 4 months! Craziness! Sending lots of well wishes for Rory and his new business venture <3

    Green Fashionista

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    1. Thank you so much. And yes, it is crazy to think that we have been doing this for 4 months now. It is our new norm. Some parts I definitely have gotten used to and others I have not.

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  5. Agree with much of this! I already worked from home so I was used to that whole process/routine, but I really miss the socialization aspect, seeing our friends and family as we normally would, and just not worrying about every little thing if that makes sense. We will get through this! xo

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    1. OH it definitely does make sense. I hate worrying this much. I know it isn't good for us. I miss everyone.

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  6. I feel your pain so much. I miss people. I miss doing normal things. I'm so so over this quarantine and there's no end in sight. Things are worse than ever here in our city so I'm starting to wonder if school will even happen. Ugh. And, yes to the more alcohol thing... B and I have definitely been consuming more these last few months.

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    1. You are right. There is no end in sight and that really does suck. I just want to go back to normal and I know that is going to be tough, but I miss our old lives.

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  7. I feel a lot of this deeply. I think that quarantine has had a really huge impact on many people's mental health just because of isolation. The lack of normalcy. It's hard. Even though things are *sort of* normal-ish here, so much of it isn't. We can't go out to eat. No gatherings. I lost my job. It's hard, friend. Big hugs.

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    1. You summed it up perfectly. It is tough on everyone's mental health.

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  8. I have heard the cooking argument from so many of my family and friends! I guess I'm just used to it. My in laws have been out to eat at least 2 times each weekend since restaurants opened up as my mother in law isn't used to cooking all the time either. LOL.

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    1. I want to go out more, but we don't. We just get takeout if we don't want to cook.

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  9. I feel this deep. I have been having so much anxiety about what to do with Zoe. Do we keep her spot for August? Keep her home? Can I keep up with my work and not go completely insane? I was doing SO good at the beginning of quarantine about upping my movement for the day, going on lots of walks, really upped my move goal on my watch. And this past month, I have gotten less movement again since it is unbearably hot here, and definitely increased my alcohol consumption. I have thoughts similar to yours, is this ever going to end?? It sure doesn't feel like it.

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    1. I have to go on walks in the morning because it is sooo hot here. In the high 90s each day. I totally feel you on this. I want this to end sooo much. I am over it and want normalcy. Plus I have no idea what to do with my kids either. It is so tough.

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  10. who would have ever thought this is how our year would go.
    I miss so many people too
    & I feel that on the doing your hair & make up - I did it the other day because I HAD to & I was like, WHOOO - this is me - here I am. Its easy to let it all slide & make you feel depressed

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    1. I didn't think this is how it would go. I am so over this. Ha. It was making me feel depressed. At least if I try a bit, I feel better.

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  11. I miss the normal!!!!

    http://www.keldeniseblogs.com/

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  12. Girl, you just spoke my every thought. This whole thing has so many pros and cons to it. I know God is in control so I’m reminding myself to trust Him. But some days are simply better than others.

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