Update since it has been a while
Now that most American’s and most of the world are home with our families, it gives us time to reflect on the past and plan for our futures that may begin on May 1. At the end of the day, I love to write down thoughts and ideas that popped into my head during the day, and I really mean, whatever is in my head. Working within the baby’s schedule, I am usually asleep by 9:30 or if I’m lucky I make it to 10! I really love being a Mom so every second of my day is spent gazing at my son and watching him learn and grow. It’s the most fascinating and beautiful thing in the world. Each and everyday he changes and he goes to sleep and wakes up as a new baby. I’m the type of person that plans. Sometimes I plan too much, so I never really get anything started. My goal with this blog was to share my experiences through life and help and motivate others! I have a list of things that I want to get on the blog about baby products, products you really need vs what you won’t even use and much more, but I think if you too, have so much on your plate or too many ideas that I find I just can’t get started so I never get anything done!
That being said, right now we are in a place that I could never imagine as I have seen only in the movies. Covid-19. At this moment in time we are living in a world of uncertainty, where we cannot even be around other friends and family because we may get them sick or vice versa. We are told to stay at home and social distance to this invisible enemy. Please do this so that we can go back to the living our lives, which will most probably not be the same as it just was in January or February. Some of our favorite restaurants will no longer be in business and many people may loose their jobs . We can help support our local restaurants that are trying to support us by staying open with pickup and delivery service. When we get back to business, we should continue to support our local stores and eateries as well as American manufacturing companies.
Social distancing is the biggest for of humanity that we can do to help stop the spread. This week here in nyc is supposed to be the apex or the peak of all cases in the city. They are urging us to stay at home and not even go to the grocery store because of the heightened danger in the virus. We do this so that the hospitals and people working in the hospitals are not even more overworked and putting themselves in more danger. I am thinking about nurses, doctors, police men, ambulance workers and also the people that are cleaning around the clock to keep these places under control. WE THANK YOU! For your bravery, tolerance and all hands on work that is being done.
Don’t sit around without taking advantage of the time at home. At the end of this quarantine, you do not want to look back and wish you had done a better job at time management. This time at home really proves that having ‘to do’ lists, small ones helps get things done. Also it is good to have a schedule and stick to it, it will help you stay focus and make the days past by quicker. You do not want one day to blend into the next. Look around the house and remember the things you would want to do if you had time . . . Organize your photo album (even if it is on your phone), Spring clean, Clean out your closet. You know what I mean.
Some of these tasks may turn into daily routines. Simple things to organize and plan your thoughts: Write 5-10 things you are thankful for; a list of places you would like to visit starting with places in the United States (as travel may be limited for a while). Reading is also something that gets put aside because we are busy or tired.
Keep current routines, start new routines and try to think about the future, not the current situation. Just take one day at a time! It will help you lower stress. Whatever you put inside your mind feeds you so keep it light keep dark out!!!
This situation has opened my eyes to many many things. How flawed our system and other countries systems are. How we as a society can grow tighter because of these horrible moments and how when it matters humanity always shines. I’ve learned a lot about myself. I have been diving deep deep down into myself asking hard question some of which I still cannot answer. The more I focus on this crisis the more overwhelmed with emotions I become. I question the future of this world for my son. I am hoping that after all of this, all of us can make the positive changes that we see are really needed in this world to keep it flowing in a proper order and we can all realize that things take time, don’t rush through this life looking for the next whatever, take the time to go inwards, outwards, see what and who needs healing like our planet and ourselves. Reach out to people and never be scared to ask for help ( this is one thing I’m terrible at! ) Nourish yourself, our planet and it will continue to blossom like never before! Together we will get through this hard time of the unknown and together we will thrive in harmony better than we ever have!
p.s. remember that this too shall pass. We have been through so much in the past and this won’t be the last thing we will go through in our lifetime. Everything leads us and it’s our reactions that guide us through these processes. Next year it will be something else that stands in our way but we will always prevail and grow from these experiences! i try and look at the bright side of things and remain positive. A few side things that made me giggle. I haven’t put on shoes in two months and my feet are prettier than ever now that all my cuts and calluses from my shoes are healed. My hair is growing like a weed since I’m not styling it. My skin is paler than it’s ever been but its taking a break from all the sun damage i have done to it. I know more neighbors now than i ever did because of that 7pm thank you chants we do through our doors and windows. I am able to connect with myself, my family, my friends, start new things and continue to grow and learn though all of this. I am healthy. These are just a few things that made me laugh and feel grateful. I hope you can write a few down for yourself too =]