Just a Little Too Much

Between normal work stuff that keeps me very busy, when you add in the COVID-19 stuff going on, things get a little more out of whack. 

Every day there are changes being made.  On the one hand, politicos are trying to determine when to re-instate things "back to normal".  On the other hand, others are saying this isn't over yet and making policies to match.  At work, we are now being mandated to wear face masks.  I attempted to comply today, but boy are they uncomfortable!  When I'm doing what I do, I'm active, and breathing through a mask, I find I have to slow down because each breath is a little smaller than normal. 

Frankly, I've never liked having my nose covered - not by blankets or anything else!  This mask just adds a little bit more anxiety when having it covered.

But back to my original topic:  There are so many things going on, so many changes that happen hour by hour that in order to stay on top of things, I now keep a To Do list.  Well, two actually:  one for home and one for work.  Writing it down ensures that things get done in a timely manner.  But the biggest thing is that something important doesn't get forgotten!! 

When I start thinking about how things are, about how I'm doing with things, I can only shake my head.  I now shop in a way I've never shopped before.  On nearly a daily basis, I'm checking to see what's in stock in the store, and what I can make for meals out of what's available.  It's rather a hardship for me because I'm very old school; I used to shop once a week and then job done!  I miss being able to do that.  It was easier to keep track of what is being spent!  Some days, I get things for less than $15.  And other days it can be much more than that!  At the end of the week, I'm unsure just how much is getting spent!!

Because we're being inundated with updates and new information every few hours, it feels as if the world is spinning out of control at times.  However, it may not feel like it at all for those of you who are doing the "shelter in place".  Me, I'm "essential" and am still going to work every day.   All of this seems just a little too much to handle!

Stay safe and healthy and sane out there!