Today is my first night in self-isolation. While I've been practicing social distancing, I've made myself available to a few people who are unable to get out and about. I've run groceries, doctor appointments, etc. Although now that I'm home, I will save 2.5 hours a day between not having to get ready in the morning or commuting to/from work. I'll also save gas! Funny now that gas is at an all-time low in 20 years in Vancouver, we can finally afford to drive, and we are not allowed to go anywhere. Murphy's Law.
This morning I was in the midst of requesting to work from home, even though our company hadn't issued a phase 3 protocol as of yet. 2 hours later, we were in Phase 3. IT Dept working furiously to get us all connected on the networks to work from home.
I can not tell you how much my level of anxiety has lowered since we've been told to work from home. I will still work my regular hours, however, a little slower, since I will be 100% paperless. It can, and will be done.
Can not begin to tell you how ignorant some people in the lower mainland of Vancouver BC are. Not taking or practicing any precautions. At this point, if you're not doing your part, you're contributing to the death toll. Harsh, yes. True, extremely.
I ask you to educate yourself with the facts backed by science, and not by an orange monkey leading the states, or conspiracy articles. No scare tactics. This shit is real! Do your part! Be safe, and keep those around you safe!
Check on your neighbours. The elderly. Make sure they've got the basics, the medications. If not, offer to pick it up for them. Cook them some meals that can be frozen. In order to survive this pandemic, we have to take care of each other, as much as we do ourselves.
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Work has been great! My contract was extended until the end of summer. They're trying to work out either a hard end date or hiring me.
Our payroll gal is annoying as grrrrr. She's a walking condiction. I'm learning to challenge myself not to react or be affected by her. It's mental health homework the way I look at it.
My cat is going to be so confused over the next while when he discovers I'm home allllll the time.
Maybe he'll misbehave a lot less.
I've made a to-do list of minimizing the apartment. If you buy stuff, to store stuff, you have too much stuff. That is exactly how I feel these days. I have way too much stuff. I don't entertain at home anymore, why do I need 7 frying pans, 6 casserole dishes, 40 mugs etc. Same with my books, clothes etc. it will be a long process, however, it's going to be so mentally freeing to unclutter my life.
A few things I've noticed already before mandatory isolation becomes a very real thing for the lower mainland, how much white noise the planes cause. now the planes cause. More than a few times I've been caught by surprise that the birds are loud. You can hear them! It's nice. Living in the city and being able to hear more nature than traffic is lovely.
Gonna sign off here. Stay safe friends.
