Life has been really strange lately. Due to the recent Pandemic (aka the Corona virus everyone keeps talking about), it seems like some people think the world has stopped spinning. I will admit that it is serious, and it has affected so many lives worldwide, but I’m honestly so tired of hearing about it. I agree that there should be precautionary measures to stop it from spreading more than it already has, but jeez, do people really need 1,000 bottles of hand sanitizer and 20 packs of toilet paper?! I highly doubt it. I’m just following the precautionary measures, staying at home as much as I can, and praying that this will pass soon. In saying all of this, i would like to focus on the good rather than the bad in this blog.
About 2 months ago, I started working again at a Chinese restaurant that I have worked at on and off for 3 years now. It was great to be back! I got out of the house 2 days a week, and it helps to have a little extra money. When I started working, the virus was barely hitting the news. It started with an outbreak in China. Customers would come and talk about it every now and then asking if it was safe the eat Chinese food.. *Big eye roll.* Then one day, the flip switched. There was an outbreak in America. It was the only topic customers could talk about it seemed. It was very unsettling.
After a week or so, I was hearing about the virus CONSTANTLY. I couldn’t even look at Facebook anymore. People were freaking out! Then grocery stores started emptying, schools started closing, and we had to start doing take out orders only at work (and all other restaurants in NC). Then my boss decided to go ahead and shut down for a little while. He was planning to shut down to renovate sometime this year anyways, so now seemed like the perfect time since business was brought to a halt due to everything going on. He gave everyone some emergency funds, he let us take some food home for our families, and then he closed until further notice. So it’s back to my old routine. I’m back to being a full time stay at home mom. Honestly, I’m just enjoying my time with my son. I really love being home with him.
Currently, we are now in week two of quarantine here in North Carolina, and I’ve only been to the grocery store, my in law’s house, and my parents’ house within these last couple of weeks. Despite everything that’s happening, I am enjoying life right now. I hate how this Pandemic is effecting people and the economy right now, but I’m choosing to look on the bright side of things. I have been able to slow down a little and enjoy more quality family time. It does get harder when you can’t really go anywhere for a change of scenery, but usually I’ll just take JJ outside for a bit if we’re feeling stir crazy.
Yesterday was very different than our usual Saturdays. Usually Javier and I like to go out or visit friends and family, but we took today to really relax and enjoy our little family. We watched movies, went for a walk outside because it was so BEAUTIFUL out there, I cooked one of our favorite meals, and to top it all off, Javier and I played cards while JJ played in his walker. We haven’t actually sat at the dinner table and played a card game together with no TV or phones in a while, and it was so great! It was the best day I have had in a while. It was really nice to kind of unplug from everything. I honestly was able to forget about all of this virus mess going on and enjoy my family!
Although I thoroughly enjoyed our day yesterday, I will be so happy when life gets back to normal. I’m praying that people are able to fully recover physically and financially. I’m blessed with a healthy family and a husband that is still able to work so I have not had to deal with some of the struggles and fears that others have had to face, but I still pray for those who are struggling. I also pray that the whole world will fully recover in time. For now we should all enjoy the people closest to us, continue to “social distance,” and also continue to pray for each other during this time.
So until next time, s tay safe and remember to wash your hands. 😉
9 replies on “Enjoying The Quarantine”
It’s nice to hear something positive coming out of this. I hope many more people are finding ways to enjoy this time of being forced to stay at home despite all the hardships that come with it.
Living through a real life pandemic is pretty crazy, especially with kids in tow! You’re doing a great thing by keeping such a positive attitude, mama!
I’ve been outside with the kids so much the last few days I already have a sunburn! 😂
Thank you so much for a great positive post on being in quarantine! I needed this!
Sounds like you guys had a fun time on Saturday. The fact that it’s been pretty warm in NC definitely makes staying at home much easier.
This has definitely been an interesting time. I am torn because I am grateful for my job and income but I am stressed about trying to work from home with my 3 young children home. I am trying to enjoy where I can though.
I love your positive attitude! We all need to remember this too shall pass! Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
I love this! Thank you for sharing your positive mind set on this whole thing!
Everyday I wake up and feel a bit like I’m living in the twilight zone. But we’re trying to keep things as normal as possible for our kids and enjoy our time together.