For me the beginning of the end of the pandemic was 11th February 2021, the day I had my first vaccination. As I was leaving the vaccination centre I remarked to one of the stewards that it felt more like a party than a health appointment. "Everybody says that" was her reply.
Two years in, this is "the new normal" but like all normals it will evolve as I change and society changes. Personally I sailed through lockdowns and sorted out a lot in terms of reprioritising, decluttering, reorganising and so on.
So, what's changed? I think I have sorted my life out quite a bit. That's not just decluttering stuff, it's working out more of what I really want to do. I went for lunch this week with a friend I hadn't seen for nearly four years and I want to keep that friendship going but there are other things I have ditched. My Trefoil Guild has folded and I have decided that I want to go to the daytime Women's Institute only. I learnt quite a few computer skills, including Zoom and Facetime, and those are still a big part of my life. I have done more sewing and knitting but less paper craft.
I think the biggest change though is that I have developed a new reslience. I have more confidence in my ability to face the future with equanimity.
(my "Q" post will be about questions. I may be asking you some, but are there any you would like to ask me? I don't guarantee I will answer but I'll do my best!)
One would think that after having 2 main shots and 3 boosters I would have been safe. Nope. Harvey and I caught the newest variant at Easter. I was not a happy camper I can assure you. However I made some adjustments and am hopeful that we will not get it again. We were never as locked down as some countries, but the way a minority here talks one would think we were never allowed out of our houses.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Itsounds a miserable thing to get.
DeleteLiving life means constant reflection on what works and doesn't work to make you happy. Glad to hear you've done well sorting it out. Here's a question: are you entirely retired now or still subbing as a pastor?
ReplyDeleteThanks for that one, Marcia. I'll answer it either in Q or R!
DeleteI find it fascinating as to just how we have changed. You must appreciate your grandchildren even more.
ReplyDeleteYou touch on interesting topics in your post, how has Covid lockdowns affected us, etc. Due to being in my 70s plus the necessity of staying home more during raging Covid, I am more content spending more time at home and driving less. I only drive in daytime, you mentioned going to a daytime group. Yes, I discovered Zoom and two friends and I meet twice a month on Zoom, plus occasionally in person for lunch. This morning I will go to a fellowship group at church (after church) with 25 members and we all enjoy that get together.
ReplyDeleteI've heard several people mention an increase in contentment.
DeleteI think I get what you mean, We all changed with covid, the lock down, and a virus that seemed unstoppable made us all review our life styles and life. I am de cluttering all the time, stuff is my bete noir and its sttll here in my home!
ReplyDeleteNot sure if anyone ever comes to the end of decluttering!
DeleteIn some ways the pandemic wasn’t totally bad. I think we have all had time to do a lot of soul searching and sorting out both physically and emotionally and that is a good thing. Now, let me assure you, I don’t want to have to go through it again!
ReplyDeleteNo, once in a lifetime was more than enough! And I'm gad it was in the second helf of life.
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