Home and Happy

I am one of the few people who will never be bored or get cabin fever staying at home. As long as I have a phone I’ll never get lonely. I have everything I need to stay productive and happy inside these walls. Here is where my comfort zone is perfect and my anxiety is kept at a good level. My home is my safe spot. Thou I have to admit that this virus has added to my anxiety quite a bit. I did go out to the grocery store 3-4 days after the official announcement was made that this is serious. Thankfully I didn’t need any paper products! The stores still had everything I needed. I was quite shocked at the photos I saw on line of people buying 12 gallons of milk or 8 family packs of toilet paper. What is this, Y2K all over again. I didn’t stock up for that either and it was all fine. This sadly will not be all fine for many people. I am not in a high risk category myself, but worry for those I know who are. 

We hold hands when I'm reading or watching tv

Social distancing isn’t a new concept for me being an introvert. So not seeing another person for days is quite normal. Who ever thought that would come in handy? 

When I have gone out I’ve made quick trips doing only the buzz in and out of the store. I’m saving money by not buying spontaneous items which were almost always junk food or sweets. So now I’m at home with no cookies! I hope the fig newton stock will recover. 

My assistant at the jewelry bench

I am at ease being at home. I have several hobbies and they will keep my days filled with creative happiness. I love to read and had just gotten a few used books from on line. I do have my Etsy shop which I’m sure will really slow down but that is fine too. 

If I do have sales all I have to do is walk to my mail box. 

Quite time at night watching tv

So I know how lucky I am. I thank God for my life very often. 

My life has not been any easier or harder than most people. I do however want this part of my life to be slow and easy. To get up each morning and just do what I want as many days as I can. For this I am very grateful. 

So enjoy the simple things in your life and take time to relax. 

Try to push anxiety away and take a deep breath.

Most of all please help each other all you can. 

Someone near you may really need your help but can't ask for it. 

Keep in touch with your family and friends.