How are you? (during Covid-19 lockdown)
22.03.2020
I am sure that you haven’t even noticed that there was no writing last Sunday (15th of March). For that, firstly, I will note here that after reflections, I concluded the following: There will be a story for every second week. It was too ambitious for a weekly story, considering all the responsibilities I put myself into. Nevertheless, I am open to sharing your stories and give them a twist with my opinion/experience. Think about that! 🙌
Now HOW ARE YOU? How are you holding up? How are your days? Your thoughts and feelings? Your family and loved ones? How about your goals for 2020? And your work? So many questions…
COVID-19 is bringing tears and fear to many. It is disrupting how healthcare services are offered. There are several changes in the world of work. No more business as usual, considering that several industries are being hit big times, and institutions are facing challenges that were not considered in standard protocols. Multiple humanitarian crises are arising, and governments are presenting decisions that serve only to parts of the population, leaving the vulnerable ones to a worsening condition. The climate emergencies are put aside, though planet Earth has been able to breathe better the last couple of weeks. All of these will be studied to detail and explored further, as the impact curve of COVID-19 is somehow unpredictable, considering the changing nature of the virus. � However, I want to still ask: HOW ARE YOU?
I’m not sure I know exactly how I am, to tell the truth, and to be completely honest. The list above has touched me in multiple ways. Yes, I have slept more and used some additional effort to balance my diet (remember that cooking was a hobby of mine). My thoughts are in many places: if my parents are okay; if my friends and relatives are okay; if I am doing okay with the whole working from home in a lockdown; if I can be of help anyhow (totally not prepared to decide on the right way to contribute, considering that I am a people-person and even here I am not doing that well these days — It seems that I might have been so close to a breakdown… Another story this one, for another Sunday…) 💭
I have found myself these days being grateful to so many things, like how glad I am that my parents have been fantastic in providing healthy food (that supported my immune system to be stable). How thankful I am to my mother’s discipline to know how to keep up with the healthy food, at the same time, knowing how to manage money and work under pressure. Meanwhile, I couldn’t be more spoiled (though I say I haven’t been spoiled while being raised) on how friends and relatives have been reaching out to me to check if I am doing okay (I got no close family in Denmark…). 🙏
The latter, though, has put me in an awkward position. The response that I am having to the closed ones is not something I am proud of. I could do better! No excuses, no matter how long the to-do list is. To my defense, this happens due to my rush of thought and the fact that I am vocal about my impressions. In essence, this makes me hold back and not be open as always, due to not wanting to overload with topics as a result of having a change of daily habits. Do you experience the same? 🤯 Still, I won’t stop calling and writing here and there, even if it is to send some love or a funny meme. Hopefully, you are doing the same!
Oh, and yes: technology is saving the day, but also messing with us. One of the best things done lately was to reduce my phone screen time…
Enough for today. After all, I am learning to express myself in writing. ✔
BE SAFE! And many virtual hugs!
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See you on Sunday!
S.
