Alexandra Wolfe's Blog, page 14

Update Day #14

TWO WEEKS IN! Okay, this is really not the kind of banner I ever thought I would be celebrating. I mean, I’m in quarantine for crying out loud. Self distancing still means being able to go outside, but now, our provincial government is begging (upon possibly being fined) for everyone to stay home, stay in... Continue reading →

Update Day #13

Wow, I’ve been at this self isolation thing for almost two weeks. And every day seems like it’s a week long. In an effort to break each day up into segments and, therefore, make it easier to pass the time doing at least something productive, in between worrying or avoiding the latest news. I try... Continue reading →

Update Day #12

After my panic attack the other night, I steadfastly avoided listening to any news yesterday. I didn’t watch any TV and, in fact, and busied myself in doing fun projects, taking a day off worrying about the damn planet. It’s hard to care about others who are so cavalier about their safety and more importantly,... Continue reading →

Update Day #11

THE PANIC ATTACK! Yes. I had one. Last night. I awoke in a sweat, panicking because I couldn’t breathe. I was having the weirdest nightmare, even for me, who has some pretty surreal dreams. Yes. I remember most of them, where do you think, as a writer, I get most of my story ideas? The... Continue reading →

Update Day #10

So here we are, on Day 10 of staying at home, and self isolating (eh, with my partner — who is now working from home for the foreseeable future), and we’ve done all the following: Cleaned the entire apartment Washed and dried five (5) loads of laundry Cleaned out 3 draws of old clothes for... Continue reading →

From me to you!

Quokka Time!

Update Day #9

We’re going outside! We’re going outside! We’re going … okay, you get it. After being cooped up inside the apartment for the last nine days, I’m going a little stir crazy. And despite trying to keep to a routine, the weather has changed to mild and sunny, and I want out. I need to get... Continue reading →

Day #8 Breaking News!

First Day of Spring

In honour of it being the first day of spring, no covid-19 update, but a flower photo to cheer you up!

Update #5

By the Numbers: 42,000 tested 8 deaths 598 confirmed cases US/Canadian Border closed Money available: $93 billion The PM is live on TV at the moment, and has announced several new measures, most of them aimed at helping people who will suddenly find themselves out of work. They are going to use infrastructure that’s already... Continue reading →