We're slowly developing new routines (well some of us... I haven't figured that part of the quarantine yet). Get up. Work (if you can). Plan /cook /eat meals. Some R&R. Some kind of physical activity. Maybe go out if you need something from the pharmacy, or the grocery store, or to take out the trash, or to take the dog for a short walk (just you alone, not other family members, no meeting up with other dog walkers). And at 8pm go out to the window or balcony and make some noise. 🔊
The evening applauses are still going on. No longer any need for chains of WhatsApp messages telling people, it's now part of the daily routine. It's just there are mixed sounds going out! There have been several message chains over the days, but none as clear or followed as the first (go out and clap for our health services and staff). There have been suggestions to go out and bang on pots and pans to thank the people who are working every day in the supermarkets. Or clap for the truckers who are keeping the supermarkets stocked. Suggestions to turn off the lights and use your cell phone's flash light as a way to commemorate the victims of the coronavirus (I noticed those for the first time last night)... So in the end it's a little bit of everything. And that's all right. It's just about coming together while staying separate.
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Hey there! Yes you! The quiet one in the back... I'd love it if you hung out for a bit and shared your thoughts!
I might stop by your place with an answer, but I'm more likely to reply right here so click on "email follow up comments" if you'd like to see what I and others have to say and come continue the conversation! ;o)