I've been quiet here. I've been in sort of a funk. Not actually depressed, but sort of stuck. I'm sort of blaming my all-around doing nothingness on COVID. So, this is a "what have I been doing during COVID" post.
When sheltering in place first came about I took several online courses. I found them on Creativelive (in case you are interested). Some of the classes are pricey...but sometimes they go on sale. A lot of classes are very reasonable ($29) and a few that are free. I've spent several evenings watching some of the free classes. The courses got me excited about a few creative projects. At some point, I burned out on classes.
Yoga studios also had to close. There are streaming classes, but that is not the same. So, the thing that I planned on getting back to is put on hold. I'm not pouting (exactly). Before COVID I was working out very regularly, with either treadmill or yoga. Now the workout rooms are also closed. (I know I'm whiny...but it gets better.) So I changed out my treadmill for an actual trail. I tried to do that as regularly as I did the treadmill or yoga thing.
Fast-forward to today. I haven't walked the trail in over a month.
I did have a nice week in Wilmington. I stayed at two B&Bs and then stayed the weekend with my daughter and her darling baby. That baby is pure joy.
Here's a pic of Alister and Jacob, my two warm buddies. They are getting bored too.
One of my friends is so creative with socializing with Social Distancing. She had a really fun 4th cookout. The set up is inherently socially distanced. It's such a treat to actually "hang out" with other people.
I've also enjoyed my fair share of television. My favorite show that is on a regular channel is Mom. The characters are snarky enough that I feel they are my people.
I binged both seasons of "Dead to Me" and "The Politician". I highly recommend both.
I finally watched season two of "Ozark". That was a great big "meh". I've heard season three is better, so I'll probably watch that one soon.
I also loved the movie "Lovebirds"... I loved it enough I watched it twice (but not on the same day).
That's "What I Did On My COVID Vacation",
