Lessons Learned in Pandemic Living
Inspired by a list by my science fiction and paranormal romance author buddy, Susan Kay Quinn, these are my lessons learned while living in a pandemic.
I would live in pajamas forevermore, except cats have needle-sharp claws. As I am averse to having my thighs turned into pincushions, I wear jeans.
Right now, it feels like Tuesday afternoon. However, both the calendar and clock say otherwise. This is merely today's example of Carol Needs A Schedule or her sense of time goes to hell.
The trouble with buying in bulk is that I eat in bulk. Hello, Walkers Shortbread…
Best second breakfast, ever!We humans need training videos on how to wear masks, and more importantly, the reasons we do so. Wearing them like a chin cradle or lifting them up to cough rather defeats the purpose.
The microphone on my computer is more than adequate for picking up my voice during teleconferences. No need to project into it as if I'm performing in a 1,000-seat theatre.
Exercise improves my productivity and attitude. To accomplish this on my own, I must constantly fight my deeply slacker nature. Also, the cats laugh at me. I miss my exercise classes!
I will not be traveling to certain “open for business!” American states until we have a widely available vaccine for COVID-19. And to the “what, me worry?” governors and mayors who see no need to protect their hospitals and healthcare systems from the inevitable onslaught, I hope your voters remember how little you value your people.
When left unattended, the fun mermaid colors in my hair fade to the quirky pinkish-blonde only seen on the tails of My Little Ponies.
I am guilty of extreme schadenfreude when I read about jerks who horded in-demand commodities, only to discover the only way to even partially recoup their investment is to sell at a loss. Call it instant karma.
My cats have been quite put out that the food being delivered is for humans. Therefore, I ordered $50 worth of catnip toys. Don't judge; you don't have to live with the pushy beasts.
Cats are important!