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\u00a0His famous “how you doin’?” always made me smile.<\/p>\nWhen I say “how you doing?” I hope you’re hearing the words of Joey from Friends.<\/p>\n
\u00a0His famous “how you doin’?” always made me smile.<\/p>\n
Back in the grey zone today.\u00a0 In my head this morning I was singing the words to the hokey pokey.\u00a0 \u00a0We keep moving in and out of coloured zones like it’s some sort of game.\u00a0 But there is no game, no prize.\u00a0 And like any good game of Monopoly – never ending.\u00a0 Unless someone cheats. (smile)<\/p>\n
Us Fox ladies have something in the works that I hope you will love.\u00a0 \u00a0We’re going to be bringing you a podcast.\u00a0 Eve, Sarah and myself will be sharing what’s on our minds and in our hearts as we continue through this pandemic.\u00a0 \u00a0Our first episode will reflect on the one year mark.\u00a0 How life has changed for us.<\/p>\n
As we prepared for the first podcast, there was a lot of reflecting on the past year.\u00a0 \u00a0What else is there to do, really?\u00a0 \u00a0(smile)<\/p>\n
Depending on the day and my mood, I think every day there is a different answer to “how you doing?”\u00a0 \u00a0 So many highs and lows and ups and downs.\u00a0 \u00a0All the feelings.<\/p>\n
I know for sure I am an emotional \/ stress eater.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0I sat down last night and had TWO big pieces of home made lemon meringue pie.\u00a0 And enjoyed every bite.\u00a0 \u00a0That’s on top of the Popeye’s chicken sandwich on the weekend, followed up with a Shamrock Shake, the chips and the chocolate.\u00a0 Eating my feelings for sure.<\/p>\n
I sat in church this weekend, socially distant from everyone else.\u00a0 Feeling so alone in a row of chairs all by myself.\u00a0 And thinking, “When is this ever going to be OVER?”\u00a0 This Sunday we’re back to online.\u00a0 Again.<\/p>\n
I don’t know about you, but I’m really tired of online everything.\u00a0 I’m done with Zoom and Google Meets.\u00a0 \u00a0I think it’s painful to see my face on video.\u00a0 \u00a0We really just stare at our own face don’t we?\u00a0 And start to pick ourselves apart?\u00a0 The wrinkles?\u00a0 The double chin?\u00a0 (see above re: emotional\/ stress eating).<\/p>\n
I’ve deleted most of my social media.\u00a0 \u00a0 Again.<\/p>\n
I’ve gotten away from reaching out to people and staying connected.\u00a0 \u00a0It feels like there’s nothing new to say.\u00a0 “Yep, still working from home.”\u00a0 I have nothing new to contribute to any conversations.<\/p>\n
I do my best to stick to a regular routine like experts told us to do in the beginning.\u00a0 \u00a0Some days I’m a rock star and do all the things and feel really focused and on top of it.\u00a0 Other days I stare blankly out the window and try to understand why I feel sad or just – nothing.<\/p>\n
I sat outside this weekend with my winter coat and a blanket.\u00a0 \u00a0Just to be OUTSIDE.\u00a0 \u00a0I love my house, I do.\u00a0 But somedays I feel like it’s suffocating me.\u00a0 We bought new patio furniture this weekend and added a new light to the kitchen – and for a short period in time, it felt NORMAL.<\/p>\n
Doing normal, regular things.\u00a0 \u00a0Finding the light in the darkness so to speak.\u00a0 Trying to find a way to stay positive and hopeful.\u00a0 Just remember that everybody is feeling it and everybody is feeling it different. We all have to find a way to cope with what’s going on around us.\u00a0 For me, it’s baking, Schitt’s Creek on repeat, colouring my hair and avoiding people.\u00a0 (smile)\u00a0 \u00a0I found this article<\/a> interesting on how we all have a “thing” to help get us through these trying times.\u00a0 \u00a0And it’s ok.\u00a0 Whatever your “thing” is.<\/p>\n We have to remember that we’re in it together.\u00a0 \u00a0Everybody is allowed to feel what they’re feeling and to find a way that helps them get through it.<\/p>\n Keep being kind to each other.\u00a0 Keep supporting each other.\u00a0 Keep supporting those small businesses who are struggling so much right now.<\/p>\n Here’s to the day we don’t have to worry about what colour zone we’re in. What’s open or closed.\u00a0 No more masks or circles or social distance.<\/p>\n We’ll get there.<\/p>\n Until then – I’ve got some leftover lemon meringue pie in my new patio furniture.<\/p>\n