
I don’t know about you- but normally-I would be jumping for joy, to not have to work and to have some time at home. I normally work two full time jobs. I own a dog walking business and I worked for a rental car company, I was temporarily laid off of my rental car job and not too many people need their dogs walked when they are home with them. If they are like me- they are taking their dogs on lots of walks to keep busy! So, for the first time in my life I find myself unemployed. Yikes!!! I can say being single with very little income- not fun!
I have been blessed with many difficult times in my life. So although- I don’t know how this will work out- I do know it will. My experience has proven that even in the most dire of situations, where there is no hope- somehow things manage to work out. Maybe not how I want. This is a reminder that really we are not in control of anything. The one thing you do have control over is how you respond. So, I try to respond in a positive way. I am not perfect. Just ask my Mom- I was pretty quick to snap at her yesterday when I was stressed. But we do the best we can. And that is all we can do.

One of the things that helps when I am stressed is Yoga. If you have never tried it I highly recommend it. I often do Yoga with Adrienne on You tube. And my sisters are doing a virtual yoga class that I am hoping to participate in.
I also have been enjoying having some time to bake again! I might need to go on a diet when things “return to normal.”

I have been very impressed with the creative ways people are staying connected! Our family had a virtual game night and a virtual concert. I have friends who have done virtual happy hours. What are things you are doing.

This one is super fun- I got this idea from watching Grey’s Anatomy. When they would have a stressful day they would dance it off. I live alone- and I will admit I sometimes will put on music and dance like a fool. It makes me laugh- and my dog’s don’t judge me.

I also am trying to use this time to be productive. I have a to do list a mile long. As much as I don’t want to do these mostly dreaded tasks. Getting some done helps make me feel good about myself.

It’s easy to get depressed in such a scary and uncertain time. I know that I have. But I am determined to not let this beat me. So as a very wise person (my sister) once said. Allow yourself to feel the emotions for 5 minutes. Feel all those strong emotions- then put them on a shelf and go back to living. And don’t forget to revisit those emotions, just deal with them a little at a time. To avoid being lost in a sea of despair. Now in the words of bugs Bunny- That’s all folks! Until next time!
Please share with me some of the ways you are keeping busy while sheltering at home. Stay Safe!
I’m proud to be referenced in your blog!!😃. Good luck on your next job interview!! Love you!!!
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How ever did you know I was referring to you- oh wise one?
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