On a lighter note, I read an article in Paper City Magazine that talked about how Generation X has been preparing for this pandemic our entire lives. The more I read, the more I gasped in amazement - it's TRUE! As a proud member of Gen X, I can honestly say that the years spent in my room recording top 40 songs from the radio to a cassette tape, not texting or emailing, no selfies, and reading Mad Magazine and Teen Beat were the ideal preparation for this forced introversion. I'll include the link to the article at the bottom of this post so you can see for yourself. My fellow Gen X-ers out there will undoubtedly agree.
I know I mentioned my cat, Bubba Lou, the other day and how I can now understand why he tries to pull a Houdini whenever I open the door. I'm not sure if it's evolution or a side effect of self-quarantine, but he and I have been arguing a lot lately, and I'm pretty sure I'm losing. He's always been mouthy, but he's starting to make me feel guilty for scolding him when he tries to drink from the aquarium. Also, I'm convinced he's plotting my death. If I suddenly stop posting on here, please call 911 for me and the local Chinese restaurant for him! (Seriously; if he's killed me, it's my final request!)
Today's Self-Care Tips:
- Scrub those paws for at least 30 seconds with soap and hot water. It's recommended that you sing while you're scrubbing, so today's music recommendation is the chorus to "Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox" by Mr. Joe Diffie himself! 🎵🎵
- Adopt a mantra. So many people are experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of this fiasco. A mantra can help eliminate some of the negative self-talk. Can't think of one? Look in the mirror and try this one from SNL's Stuart Smalley (Gen X-ers know where I'm going with this): "I'm good enough; I'm smart enough; and doggone it, people like me!"
- Make a list of things you want to do when this is over. Personally, I want to go to Arizona and hike Yarnell Hill to honor the Granite Mountain Hotshots. Being an out-of-shape Asthmatic, that's going to require some training. I'm going to start preparing here at home - trusty rescue inhaler at my side - so that this time next year I'll be able to make the hike without needing oxygen.
With all of this talk about Generation X, I had to really work hard to resist the urge to tease my hair like I did in the 90's!
Stay healthy friends!
Stay healthy friends!
March 30, 2020
Really digging this thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Glad you're enjoying it, Bobbi! Don't forget to wash your hands!
Delete"Fix me up with a mannequin just remember I like blondes" r.i.p joe :(
ReplyDelete"I'll be the life of the party even when I'm dead and gone."
Delete*Raising my glass of liquid pain reliever* Rest in peace, Joe.