Day 7

Day 7 of the mandatory shelter-in-place order here in Colorado. An infinitesimal part of me thought I might wake up this morning to find that this whole pandemic thing was a giant April Fool's prank devised by the makers of hand sanitizer and that the guilty parties would be eternally flogged. No such luck. The lock down continues here, and more states in the U.S. are preparing to follow suit in the coming days. Bung fodder is still in short supply and now being sold for roughly $1.10 per roll. At this point, it's more affordable to install and utilize a bidet!

My inner-rebel was screaming at the top of her lungs for fresh air today, so the bike and I took advantage of the sunshine. I know, I'm a baaaaaad putty tat! There were no other people on the trail though and I'm confident I wasn't exposed to that massacring paramecium on my excursion.

I saw a post on social media that tickled me:

"Gas cheapest it's been in 30 years, can't drive. Flights dirt cheap, can't fly. We're stuck in a CENSORED Alanis Morisette song!" -Author Unknown

How true is that?!!! Nothing like dangling a carrot in front of our noses while our feet are hobbled. You can bet that as soon as this mess is over, the prices will go up - quickly. The silver lining is this - the essential workers who are still driving their cars have access to affordable fuel right now!!!

Today's Tips:

• Wash your gripping appendages with soap and hot water for at least 30 seconds. To keep time, it is recommended you sing to yourself. Today's song recommendation is "Ironic" by Alanis Morisette. The chorus isn't quite 30 seconds - closer to 25 actually, so sing slooowly.
  
• If you've ever played an instrument, get it out, blow off the dust, and take a crack at it again. It's been proven that playing a musical instrument improves brain function! Being sequestered can reduce brain function. Play your way through this crisis! Playing woodwind and brass instruments can even help with lung function! If you like your neighbors, send them an apologetic email or text in advance until you get your groove back. If you don't care for them, play loud and proud - just not between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. For those who don't play an instrument, consider learning one. There are tutorials everywhere online and you can get beginner instruments relatively affordable online as well. The same neighbor suggestions really apply to beginners! In case you were wondering, yes I play the flute.
  
• Treat yourself! Extravagant dinners, spa days, and trips to the theater are out, but bubble baths are not! Light some candles, put on your favorite music, and soak! Have a glass of wine or read a book while you relax! This isn't a gender or age-specific suggestion either - grown up dudes can totally take bubble baths too! If you're not riding this pandemic out solo and happen to be romantically involved with your isolation buddy, make it a date night! 😉

Above all else, stay healthy my friend!

Until tomorrow...

April 1, 2020