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Post by femalebusiness on Mar 20, 2020 16:51:05 GMT
I just renewed my subscription to Ancestry. I wasn't going to do it until this summer but they are having a half off sale for all of the shut ins. It is a perfect time to hunt for my two elusive ancestors..
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Post by gmcwife1 on Mar 20, 2020 17:23:01 GMT
I’m limiting my time here I would love it if we could not start a new covid 19 thread each time someone had something to say about it. There have been days when the front page has had 20+ threads related to the virus. I have continued my Thursday group dog walks. There are just four of us and are practicing social distancing. I watch a lot of news, but also turn it off and watch other stuff. My FB feed is a lot of dog stuff and community support stuff. So I have not had to limit my time there.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 20, 2020 18:44:27 GMT
Organizing and doing the things I'm always too tired to do after teaching all day. Stepping outside when possible and doing some yard work in the afternoon. We have had a week of sunny weather (AKA "Sucker Spring" in the PNW because this early spring sunshine makes us think the sun is back until summer!) and I swear, it has made this week at home more bearable. Keeping in contact with my neighbors by text and by talking (yelling?) across the cul de sac. We hit the jackpot when we moved into this neighborhood. I'm following the Kate DiCamillo writing challenge (two pages a day). Again, something I never feel like doing after being a middle school writing teacher all day. I'm seriously thinking of picking up a craft-from-the-past. A friend is teaching herself to knit. I'm thinking embroidery might be my things. I love the oh sew bootiful kits. And, of course, playing with our kittens and our dog! I am trying to decide if it is safe to start the garden? The helicopters and windmills are going all night since all the trees decided it was a good time to blossom!
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ilovelabs
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Post by ilovelabs on Mar 20, 2020 18:53:48 GMT
Trying to get out and enjoy the sunshine. I hear it's going to rain by Monday, so maybe next week I'll scrapbook. We have a huge pine tree and a million pine cones, so the yard clean up never ends. I was thinking about digging up my dahlia tubers and dividing them. Anyone know if it's ok to do in the spring? I know Floret always posts about doing that in the fall.
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Post by KikiPea on Mar 20, 2020 19:06:04 GMT
Just purchased Shimelle's latest scrappy class. We are also doing our church home group by Zoom on Sunday. I need to see my peeps faces!!!
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The Birdhouse Lady
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Moose. It's what's for dinner.
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Location: Alaska -The Last Frontier
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Mar 20, 2020 19:18:43 GMT
I'm trying to spend at least a little time outside everyday. It is still full blown winter here, we got a few inches if fresh snow last night. I went out and did some shoveling.
Other than that, I have reacquainted myself with my old scrap supplies and have made a couple of minky baby blankets.
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 20, 2020 19:23:39 GMT
- run every morning. It was sunny and beautiful this morning and spring wildflowers are out - shower get dressed with pants, belt, blouse - cook a lot - walk in the afternoon with kids
And somehow I have to work my full time job too haha
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Post by gmcwife1 on Mar 20, 2020 19:37:33 GMT
- run every morning. It was sunny and beautiful this morning and spring wildflowers are out - shower get dressed with pants, belt, blouse - cook a lot - walk in the afternoon with kids And somehow I have to work my full time job too haha I’m grateful for my income, but I feel exhausted because things we were able to not do, like cook, we have to do in addition to work And work is really busy right now!
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Post by Monica* on Mar 20, 2020 19:49:33 GMT
Like others, trying to limit my news exposure, but it's hard.
Today I walked a few houses down to three houses getting ready to be torn down for a condo development. I got tipped off to some plants in the back. So I took a shovel and box and rescued them. I spent a little time transplanting them to my garden.
I previously ordered a grow lamp and seeds, and just received some self-watering trays and supplies the other day. I have been mapping out which seeds I want to start indoors and am planning to try my hand at that.
This morning, I was a little stressed about food and supplies, so I ventured out to the grocery and picked up some more food, especially non-perishable. While I hating going out, this little action calmed me down and made my fears a little less so. Maybe it's because I felt like I was doing something in the face of a situation where we have little control.
One thing I would like to work on is perhaps working on my appearance a little more each day. I feel like the stress of all this has caused me to give up. I shower, put on whatever mix matched outfit I can find and put my hair in a pony. No makeup. Then I feel dumpy all day. If I just put in a little more effort, it might make me feel better. Not full blown, but just a little more than what I'm doing now.
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Post by mariemily on Mar 20, 2020 19:56:36 GMT
Coloring. I received a new order this week, but the woman I buy my drawings from has put most of them in PDF format to buy and print at home, so if if I need more, I can buy and print on demand.
I also edit photos I took a while ago. And I cook. I talk on the phone with friends as well.
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QueenoftheSloths
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Jun 26, 2014 0:29:24 GMT
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Mar 20, 2020 22:50:02 GMT
I've stopped watching the Trump corona news reports. I watched the last 2 days, and when it came on today, I thought, why watch this, you know there won't be any useful info, which is what I was hoping for the other days. So I turned the tv off, and I really felt much better today, until just now on the nightly news they showed an excerpt of it and I started yelling at the tv and now my anxiety is back with a vengeance.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 20, 2020 23:09:28 GMT
Walking for an hour
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Post by Scrapper100 on Mar 20, 2020 23:12:55 GMT
We are still working, but our bosses may end that at end of day today. If so, I plan on binging all seasons of Grace and Frankie again for starters. I’ve been thinking of doing this to. I needs good laugh.
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RedSquirrelUK
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Location: The UK's beautiful West Country
Aug 2, 2014 13:03:45 GMT
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Mar 20, 2020 23:27:49 GMT
We're essential workers so I'm still working 3 days a week plus overtime. (Having said that, after today I doubt I'll be agreeing to any more overtime, but that's another story.)
On my days off I'm on the support network for our street. We have 30 houses, and 7 are elderly/health issues and self-isolating, so lots of shopping and checking-up is happening for them.
Both "jobs" are purposeful, but somehow looking after the grateful elderly neighbours is so very, very much more satisfying than being at work. I'm not impressed by how the management is taking advantage of our good natures. But I do love my oldies!
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Post by janniepea on Mar 20, 2020 23:34:20 GMT
I’m getting outside and walking as much as I can, that’s been great to deal with the stress. Also talking with my adult children often as they live across the country.
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Post by lisae on Mar 20, 2020 23:52:02 GMT
Yesterday, DH and I went for a walk in the woods at a county park in an adjacent county. Our parks are closed but fortunately they have left their parks open. We encountered two families but didn't get too close and said nothing more than hello to them. It was so pretty and peaceful out in the woods. Today, we took our usual walk on the walking trail of a local school.
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Post by fredfreddy44 on Mar 21, 2020 0:41:59 GMT
Leaving my phone downstairs so it isn't the last thing I read at night and the first thing in the morning.
Always knock on my sons' doors and say goodmorning.
Make a to do list. Even if I don't get to it, I know it will be there tomorrow.
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Just T
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Post by Just T on Mar 21, 2020 3:03:23 GMT
Today, I turned off the news. I have not watched or listened to any news since before noon. I read a book. I wrote a post for my blog. I haven't written there in two years. Just writing honestly about what is happening right now felt good. I organized a Spirit week for my co workers and I who are working from home.
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Post by pierkiss on Mar 21, 2020 3:05:21 GMT
This afternoon I sat on the sofa and watched about 3 hours worth of puppies and kittens on Animal Planet while I snuggled with my 3 year old. It was very nice.
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Post by Eddie-n-Harley on Mar 21, 2020 3:12:24 GMT
One thing I would like to work on is perhaps working on my appearance a little more each day. I feel like the stress of all this has caused me to give up. I shower, put on whatever mix matched outfit I can find and put my hair in a pony. No makeup. Then I feel dumpy all day. If I just put in a little more effort, it might make me feel better. Not full blown, but just a little more than what I'm doing now. On the weekends, even if I have no plans to go anywhere, I at least do face powder and mascara. I feel like the face powder keeps my face from getting too sweaty shiny dewy, which keeps me from that total dumpy feeling.
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Post by cade387 on Mar 21, 2020 5:47:30 GMT
My DH and I both have to work now homeschool the kids so we are super stressed. I usually have my diamond painting to relieve stress and anxiety but that is proving to not be enough this week. Will have to find something to add on.
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Post by mymindseyedpea on Mar 21, 2020 6:50:28 GMT
I’m pulling cards for the collective to get clarity for the bigger picture and deeper meaning exploration of this. Too many mixed messages pulling one every-which way that I feel this is about listening to your own innate wisdom as well to see if they agree with a message you are given or disagree.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Mar 21, 2020 9:38:03 GMT
Long walks Reading to the toddler Pinochle The Good Place Cooking from staples Texting family and friends
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Mar 21, 2020 12:02:56 GMT
I'm playing Township (online farming game)
Reading.
Playing outback with the younger kids. Lots of bubbles & sidewalk chalk drawings & hopscotch & Mr Fox (tag type game).
Scrapbooking a little, but with zero alone time, it's hard to enjoy it.
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peaname
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Post by peaname on Mar 21, 2020 12:12:48 GMT
Routine helps me cope. I am too ashamed to post my lazy routine but it does help when I have regular meals and bedtime and such.
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Post by mikklynn on Mar 21, 2020 13:19:37 GMT
This afternoon I sat on the sofa and watched about 3 hours worth of puppies and kittens on Animal Planet while I snuggled with my 3 year old. It was very nice. I have been watching Too Cute, too! I love the disclaimer at the beginning "Viewer discretion is advised".
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2020 13:21:50 GMT
Knitting socks. I am on my second one. I started before this but now I am glad I did. Ordered more sock yarn from amazon and it shipped! If I can lose myself in that is a nice break and these are magic socks which will protect my feet.
Nice hot tea with sugar. I can taste the bitter tannins and the sweet. Draw on 1/8 Brittish heritage... stiff upper lip.
Draw everyday with jjk. On You tube learning to draw with my son. Connect with my kids a lot more.
Reading slowly and trying to really focus. Go back a page when my mind has wandered.
Taking walks and doing old yoga videos I found downstairs... our vcr still works. Might try old jane Fonda aerobics tape.
Leaving the room when my husband puts on the news. Trying not to think about the whole world except to pray for them and then just text and do video chat with my family to stay in touch and share how we are doing.
Trying not to stress about returning to work. I work in healthcare and was off for spring break. I am scared but I am trying to accept it and figure out ways to make it safer.
Tuning into my church and other spiritual support online. Saying old prayers from when I was catholic.
Letting myself have my feelings and trying to remember no feeling is final (rilke) and this too shall pass. Realizing this is a fraction of what others have endured but more so to encourage myself that i too can rise to this challenging occasion as opposed to shame myself. In my personal experience this is hard times and it is ok to feel not ok.
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Post by Monica* on Mar 21, 2020 13:29:33 GMT
One thing I would like to work on is perhaps working on my appearance a little more each day. I feel like the stress of all this has caused me to give up. I shower, put on whatever mix matched outfit I can find and put my hair in a pony. No makeup. Then I feel dumpy all day. If I just put in a little more effort, it might make me feel better. Not full blown, but just a little more than what I'm doing now. On the weekends, even if I have no plans to go anywhere, I at least do face powder and mascara. I feel like the face powder keeps my face from getting too sweaty shiny dewy, which keeps me from that total dumpy feeling. I tried that this morning. Just a little base/powder, and some mascara. I even did a light application of lipstick. It helps you not give up on the inside if you haven't given up on the outside. Thanks!
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Post by Monica* on Mar 21, 2020 13:32:36 GMT
Tuning into my church and other spiritual support online. Saying old prayers from when I was catholic. My daughter and I did a video call the other day and prayed the rosary together, dedicating each decade with a different intention (for the first responders, for those dealing with the illness, for our government leaders, for those who are afraid, etc.). The methodical repetition of chanting the prayers was very calming and made me feel less helpless.
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flute4peace
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Post by flute4peace on Mar 21, 2020 13:40:37 GMT
I've stopped watching the Trump corona news reports. I watched the last 2 days, and when it came on today, I thought, why watch this, you know there won't be any useful info, which is what I was hoping for the other days. So I turned the tv off, and I really felt much better today, until just now on the nightly news they showed an excerpt of it and I started yelling at the tv and now my anxiety is back with a vengeance. I’m only watching the pressers given by my state and localish health departments. Good information and no/very little politics.
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