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<\/p>\nBack to work after a few days off is a bit of a challenge on a regular day, in a regular world.\u00a0 But when you work from home during a pandemic, it’s even harder.<\/p>\n
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How do you do it?<\/p>\n
If you are working from home – how do you keep work and home separated?<\/p>\n
I honestly flip my computer screens around, and try to move things into a corner just so I stop thinking about work.\u00a0 It’s not easy.<\/p>\n
My home office\/ studio is my scrapbook room.\u00a0 I still like to spend time in my space.<\/p>\n
I need to take that mental break and take time to work on my scrapbooks and pictures. Or at least sit in the space, and pretend I might get something done.<\/p>\n
Anybody else feel like they buy more craft supplies than actually USE them?<\/p>\n
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My vacation days were quiet.\u00a0 No![\"\"](\"https:\/\/storage.briwebapp.net\/2020\/07\/102faaa3-fries-bridge.jpg\")
where to go or be.\u00a0 I took myself out on Friday and treated myself to the must-have, fries under the bridge.\u00a0 In the middle of the day, there were no lines at Albert’s.\u00a0 Though everything is clearly marked to keep your distance when there is.\u00a0 Some things take getting used to – like not having the condiments out.\u00a0 Normally my bridge fries would be smothered with gravy AND ketchup. Don’t judge.\u00a0 It’s DELICIOUS!\u00a0 Next time I’ll remember to ask for ketchup.<\/p>\n
I found a little spot away from the busier side of the area and just enjoyed the warmth of the day.\u00a0 The boats and sea-do’s that went by.<\/p>\n
Odd to watch the traffic on the bridge.\u00a0 Only a few transport trucks passing over.\u00a0 A reminder of the time we’re in.<\/p>\n
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I tried watching for this comet we are supposed to be able to see, moving just under the Big Dipper constellation.\u00a0 I didn’t see a comet.\u00a0 I apologize to neighbours who may have wondered what the girl in her pj’s was doing creeping outside late last night.\u00a0 I wasn’t spying, I swear!\u00a0 (smile).\u00a0 I don’t know if it’s an age thing or what, but my body heats up like a furnace at night and I can’t sleep to save my life.\u00a0 My kids laugh at me, and my odd body temperatures.\u00a0 If I was going to be awake, may as well try to see something cool in the night skies.<\/p>\n
Maybe no comet, but I did however make time to sit and watch as the fireflies played in my backyard.\u00a0 I don’t remember the last time I paid attention to the small things.\u00a0 Like star gazing and watching the fireflies dance around my backyard. There was a mouse that made an appearance in the garden too. That’s when I knew it was time to go back INSIDE. (smile)<\/p>\n
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As hard as pandemic living has been, I sure do appreciate the quality time I’ve been able to enjoy at home.\u00a0 Yep, there are days I don’t think I can stare at the same walls in my house one more day, and other days, I sit in gratitude, because I’ve been able to be at home through it all.<\/p>\n
I’ve been able to be with my kids, and my husband.\u00a0 I’ve been able to sit and relax, where once it was busy and rushed.<\/p>\n
I’m able to notice and appreciate the small things that much more, and I’m so grateful.<\/p>\n
And now we move into Stage 3 as of Friday morning 12:01 am.\u00a0 I’m excited, but hesitant.<\/p>\n
I think this is going to take a long time for us to recover from in so many ways.<\/p>\n
I\u00a0know that the times I go out now – it feels more comfortable.\u00a0 Even though in the back of my mind, I’m still wondering if I should be out at all.<\/p>\n
I learned something from my youngest daughter this weekend.\u00a0 When someone compliments you on your “fit” they aren’t (as you’d hoped) referring to those newly developed muscles from your latest workout program, but in fact what you’re wearing. Your OUTFIT.<\/p>\n
I was both disappointed and pleased. (smile)\u00a0 I’ve been working hard on my new workout program!<\/p>\n
I guess though, when it comes down to it,\u00a0I’ll take whatever compliments I can get from my teens.<\/p>\n
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