Wordless Wednesday

Good Luck, Godspeed, & Quarantine

I’m already so over this whole COVID-19 pandemic, y’all. We haven’t been issued any quarantine orders where I live but the chatter going around is that they’ll be issued soon. As of right now, store hours have been scaled back. The schools have been closed and are in the process of switching over to online for the next few weeks. Pending further review & testing. Restaurants are officially on a “to go” basis but bars are still open. Just limited in how many people can be in them. Every morning that I pass through town on my way to work I see lines of people waiting to get into the grocery stores as soon as they open. And y’all, I haven’t been able to find toilet paper anywhere. Thankfully, I have about three jumbo rolls left. By the time I get off from work, anything that’s been restocked is gone. Which really sucks, but what can you do, right?

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Well, how about NOT overstocking on shit you already have stockpiled? That’s probably a pretty good start. Make a list, people. Find out just how much food and supplies you need for two weeks and then stick with that. You don’t need ten bottles of hand sanitizer and soap, Susan. There’s no need to buy three jumbo packs of toilet paper, Karen. And if things are labeled “WIC” or “SNAP” approved, maybe opt to buy a different brand of that item because there are families on government assistance who really need them. Panicking gets you nowhere either, folks. Causing hysteria is stupid too. Just calm the fuck down, and think for a minute. Maybe take a break from your phones and televisions for a bit too, yea? Some things are beyond our control and it doesn’t do you any good to stress over it. And for the love of good health, wash your damn hands. Try not to touch a lot of people either. Get some rest while you can. It helps, I promise. If we’re all just a bit more cautious instead of panicked, we’d get farther along. There would be no shortages and the virus wouldn’t spread so quickly. 

I know many of you are stuck in quarantined areas now. Some of you have also been instructed to work from home. I say use this time to recharge a bit if you can. You don’t have to be overly productive or overworking yourself just because the setting has changed. Create a work area, set some goals for the day, and just do your best. Take some breaks or go for a walk when you start feeling frustrated - or that cabin fever sets in. And if you’re having to do all of this while also parenting and teaching kids, well, I dunno what to tell you other than, “Good luck, and godspeed, y’all. You’re in my prayers for sure.” This is all probably stuff that you’ve heard over and over again by now. I just really needed to throw my version out there. You’re welcome. Now, I’m off to find some canned soup, ramen noodles, some of Emery’s favorite fruit, and hopefully some affordable coconut milk. Maybe snag some toilet paper if I’m lucky. Wish me luck, and stay safe people. Sending our love...💙