I think I might have been too smug in my last weekend update because as soon as I said I was doing fine, things got less rosy that following Monday. In Japanese we call it bachi and it works like jinx and karma. Anyway that Monday I went to Trader Joe’s and even though there was a line outside to get in (so as not to crowd the inside of the store), I stood behind a lady who coughed several times into her jacket. With the wind blowing directly into my face and no mask, I started to feel paranoid. I don’t know why I didn’t just get out of line and go to the back (actually yes I do, it’s because the line was getting super long). But I wasn’t really thinking. And only when I got home did I think of all the ways it was a bad idea to have stayed in line behind a coughing lady without a mask. The person in front of her and behind me all had masks and sunglasses on (even though it wasn’t sunny) and were taking the threat much more seriously than I was. I’m trying to forget about the whole thing. And all I can really do now is self-isolate as usual, take extra care of my health and sanitize more so than usual to make sure I don’t give anything to my husband and baby. Anyway this is just to say, don’t be an idiot like me and use a mask if you have one and take this threat seriously.

Other than that, my “do a new thing everyday of quarantine” has been going fairly well. This past week I finally tried the bathtub in our new-ish house, tried some new foods (those are the best for an easy win), got a trampoline for rebounder workouts (honestly it was an impulse purchase but I plan to make good use out of it), and sent out some care packages to friends. I definitely don’t always feel like doing one new thing a day (especially after the TJ-possible-corona-exposure) but it gives me something else to think about. Also another new thing I’m trying out: not looking at the news at all (or for at least long periods of time). It’s just better for my mental health though I wonder if I’m being like an ostrich with my head in the sand.

Anyway this was my favorite outfit of the week, worn to go to the UPS store to drop off packages. I think next week I’ll make more of an effort to get dressed in the mornings because it really does help set the day. I’m also trying to put on my kosas lip oil every morning since it not only moisturizes my lip but having a red lip on feels like I’m at least making an effort with my face (but it’s so easy).

Well hope you guys are doing alright out there. Yes these are unusual times and we all have some level of anxiety about our current situation and the future. But this too will pass and we will all figure out a way forward. Hang in there guys!