How are you dealing with isolation these days?

As a hermit the situation should not be irksome, but I don't like
the forced seclusion ( I understand it and certainly don't feel
my constitution rights are being violated like other hair brained brethern.)
However, if I could go where I choose-where would I go?
I'm scared to go to the store, any other site were the folks are. I suppose I better like playing with string, counting floor tiles...
 

Don M. said:
Our life hasn't changed much....we live in the boondocks, with plenty to do outdoors. We do miss frequent visits with the kids and grandkids, so those get togethers have been reduced. We put the facemasks on, and hit the stores as needed....but limit our time there. Probably the biggest "impact" has been our not going to the casinos....but that is saving us some money. When they reopen, we'll "splurge" a bit.
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Doing okay. The stay home, stay safe isn't that different for me as to before Covid 19. Not a social butterfly, only go shopping when i need to, usually, once a week, sometimes almost two weeks, depends when i need milk, post office, once a week, meds once a month. Not a once or twice a day coffee goer. Friends from other towns, we meet for a get together several times from April to end of October, not winter times, none of us like winter driving, those visits are missed, we did think of, meeting in a parking lot, setting up 6 ft apart, food and refreshments, and yell at each other. ;););) We'll see, might just do that.
 
MickaC said:
Doing okay. The stay home, stay safe isn't that different for me as to before Covid 19. Not a social butterfly, only go shopping when i need to, usually, once a week, sometimes almost two weeks, depends when i need milk, post office, once a week, meds once a month. Not a once or twice a day coffee goer. Friends from other towns, we meet for a get together several times from April to end of October, not winter times, none of us like winter driving, those visits are missed, we did think of, meeting in a parking lot, setting up 6 ft apart, food and refreshments, and yell at each other. ;););) We'll see, might just do that.
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I had just joined a group of retired men who meet once a month for breakfast.
I got one breakfast in, when The Virus hit.

And I'm the same as you. Not a lot has changed, other than my not shopping as often as I did and missing the human contact with my church. Given the damage the reaction to this has caused, I feel guilty that it's only been a slight bump in my life.

But I've been through layoffs and recessions while others have been retired, so I guess it's a matter of timing...although this is more extreme.
 
I found it a touch amusing when a co-worker asked me how I could stand being an introverted recluse. She said she was having trouble with this stay at home thing...she couldn't imagine doing this forever. LOL

I was like...I don't know it just works for me.
 
I get outside for a walk everyday (I did this before but when weather not good, we (hubby) walked in the mall). I am excited when I pick up the groceries every week (pathetic). I drive my sons to (and or) from their work when they go in, both are part-time. I do more cooking at home as I am afraid to order from most take-out places. I read a lot and am thankful that I bought about 50-60 used books before the virus hit. Had a short visit from daughter and her family (they stayed at the end of driveway) yesterday for Mother's Day. Although I was thankful for her visit, I can't help being sad that I can be closer (physically) to them.

I am sick, sick, sick of this virus but I realize it is important to do the social distancing until we do not get any NEW cases anywhere.
 
A-okay here - With the holiday, I'm not feeling isolated. The neighbors bought me a large bouquet of flowers - they called to let me 'get ready' and go to the back door. (Getting ready means that I had time to mask-up.) Seeing my neighbor child and his mom always makes me happy and it is amazing what fresh blooms do to improve my mood.

Then, my daughter's boyfriend called, telling me he was going to drop by. He honked his horn and I masked-up and went to the front door. There was glare on the windshield, so I couldn't see him. After ten minutes, I thought he got distracted by a phone call since he hadn't come out. I donned shoes to walk to his car, and he wasn't in it. Hmmm... back through the house and to the back door. There he was, on his knees, by my lawn tractor. He bought me a new battery for Mother's Day! Sounds like a strange gift perhaps, but he knew what I had to go through each time I tried to mow!

I really appreciate - even treasure - these brief contacts now.
 
I am beginning to miss the mall, only went once a month but now it’s been two months. On the bright side, I bought myself a new set of sheets, orange. Should brighten up the room 😀. And nice to have two sets.
 
Today is an exciting day for me! It doesn't take much anymore.

In addition to my normal chores, today is my quarterly "check batteries" day. It is amazing how many batteries we have in our household: multiple flashlights (including those in cars), LED lanterns, remotes, portable radios, smoke detectors, you name it. Every time I fail to perform this task I will end up with corroded batteries ruining something.

My kitty also gets her flea treatment today and, as always, she will be quite excited to get that news. I have to sneak up on her to perform this task and she is very watchful and very fast. I also suspect that she is a mind reader.
 
hellomimi said:
Is it just plain or designed with rainbow colored jelly beans? 😋 j/k

btw, I love to read your stories.
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Thanks, I looked for designed ones and they were all muted colors so I decided on the bright orange. Am in a bit of a blue funk over Mother’s Day, so needed something cheerful. First time I have not spent the day with daughter. She moved to Texas last year.

She loves it there. Had planned to vacation there in April. 😫. Especially since she has her baby granddaughter back with her. And her granddaughter, but she’s in big trouble so I’m not allowed an opinion.

With the virus, and my health issues, I may never get to see her in person again. She sends pictures and video of great granddaughter to me. Anyway, yeah, jelly bean sheets would be awesome but I did look in the kids section, lol. No full sheets.
 
My isolation isn’t as isolated as before since my husbands home more days now. That’s taken a bit of getting used to. Today he went for a walk with us which was really nice. We went to a popular place in our area to walk and met quite a few people.

Everyone is really nice and friendly but they usually are while walking. We eat more things together and I’m definitely eating more. Doing my yoga in the morning has stopped but I need to reincorporate that again. The dogs and cat are loving it.

Our neighbours had plans to get married soon but due to this virus it’s been postponed. I’m making her some hair jewelry and we are giving them things to raffle off at their buck and doe. It’s nice helping this young couple. They are such good people.

My brother is doing well. He’s starting a garden in his backyard. His township offered everyone a load of soil and seeds to plant. I thought it was a fine area. All my in-laws are doing well. We dropped off 4 masks to them since they were really needed. All while practising social distancing of course.

PS. Just noticed this is in senior single living.
I hope my post is ok.
 
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Thunderstorms knocked out the power for a couple hours last night. I was mentally prepping on how to keep the birds warm - thinking of filling up jugs from the hot water tank to set in the cage. Fortunately, it came back before the temperature dropped significantly.

This morning, it's cloudy with storms predicted from 11 AM to 4 PM. I hope to get out this morning to transplant more shrubs and I'll run some strings for the peas to latch on to - they are doing well, despite the late snows and frosts.

I'm going to do my best to emulate their adaptability and endurance. But, admittedly, I do get waves of occasional despondency and feelings of futility about the future of us all.
 

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