I’ve been seeing a few people doing check-ins on their blogs or social media accounts in the last few weeks – so yes, this is somewhat jumping on the band wagon. I went back and reviewed what I wrote back in March to see if it really gave any insight to what I was thinking, and other than being worried about what people would do financially, it really didn’t. (You can read that post here.)
What do I remember from March? I remember thinking that we might have a tour program by July. (While this is true, it’s entirely landscape tours and no costumed interpretation.) I remember thinking that it was possible I’d still be hiding in my house. (Definitely not.) I don’t think I could have predicted where we are currently standing right now at all.
Normal life has continued on as best it can. It some ways, too remarkably normal, everything considered. I think the biggest thing for me is cross-state travel requires a bit more forethought. Going out in general requires a bit more forethought if it’s a longer outing as many places have closed restrooms and such. Family gatherings have to be smaller. Really considering who qualifies as being “in your COVID bubble” every time you find yourself hanging out with someone is also an additional thought process.
I wonder at the recording of all of this. Will anything that’s being captured by the media really give future historians an idea of what exactly it is we are going through. I have moments where I feel remarkably lucky that my friends and family are all safe. A couple of my friends tested positive for anti-bodies, but otherwise had no idea they had even had COVID. I can understand why some people are having a hard time believing that it’s still dangerous – but at the same time, I know that my friends and family have been taking this seriously and following guidelines.
You hear the stories on the news and you have to wonder how it is that you’ve gotten so lucky. I have friends who work in health care. They are all safe at the moment, but for how long? Are these numbers going to change at all? What will the world look like in another 6 months, when March rolls around again? Who knows?
All I can say is thank goodness we’re happy and healthy, and let’s hope that we stay that way. I will not be letting go of wearing a mask for a long time yet.