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the 'stay at home' blues

malibumark
malibumark

keeping socially distant by staying at home, away from work,


away from family and friends is taking its toll on me. Questioning


a lot. Not getting enough expression from my energies - darkness


building up. I also made a mistake today which may be accentuating it all.


I am just reaching out to you guys. To start a conversation maybe - so that


we don't all feel so alone during this time of COVID. We ARE not alone..


but sometimes the 'out of sight out of mind' factor can multiply our challenges.



Sending good vibes, peace and good kharma out there... Hoping you have


a good weekend coming up!


peace,


Mark

SensitiveHoboLady
SensitiveHoboLady
Hang in there mark. It’s a strain on so many so remember that you are never alone..... but I hear you, not being able to visit with others it’s very tough.

Try taking an online course, maybe? Coursera.org.... or.... how about Duolingo language lessons? Big hugs to you.
malibumark
malibumark
ok thanks! good idea!! I am going to go back to volunteering for this nature preserve charity again once this is all over.
I will check out the courses too!! Thanks!
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
can you Zoom with your parents/family during the day so your not feeling so alone. That way you still feel connected to people. How's the cat doing?
malibumark
malibumark
Hi Kat, that’s a good idea too! The cat “ Mr. Blue” is wonderful thanks. He’s really saved me big time. I’ve gone for a couple walks too. Tomorrow is therapy online so that’s good too. I will FaceTime my parents. Peace
Deckard
Deckard
Hang in there Marko
OlderCPer
OlderCPer
I will send you my son...just say the word....no S&H required...I'm ready to be "isolated" alone! He's a slob...but other than that a pretty good guy, handy, a Fireman/EMT....great at social media....he finally realized we're not having a razor shortage so he shaved his beard and doesn't look like a 6' tall, ripped Amish guy anymore. LOL But yeah, I'll box his ass up and mail him to you....just send me your addy...I have a corporate acct. with UPS and FEDEX!!!
malibumark
malibumark
thanks Chris! Haha Kat!
Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
Kat you are funny!
Chris I am also struggling with the isoolation
beckyp
beckyp
Hang in there Mark. Isolating is not good for us, but it will keep us well. It's good you can facetime your therapist and your parents. Maybe do that a bit more during this time.

So glad Mr.. Blue is acclimating to you and your home.
malibumark
malibumark
Thanks Becky! Strength to you !!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug for you Marky...… Sometimes it sure is pretty rough right now and I found out I have a friggen mouse!!!!….. Again..... I had one a year or so ago..... I get freaked out by uninvited critters in the house

Anyway we set a humane trap and hopefully it or they will be gone in the next day or two..... Eeeekkkkk…… xo
malibumark
malibumark
Yikes!! Mouse poop!!
Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Ugh.... It or they came into a cupboard that I thought was blocked with steel wool but the bugger got through and into my peanuts... The squirrels will get them all....xo
malibumark
malibumark
Be careful! Those critters carry diseases!
MayB
MayB
Hey Mark,

I think week 4 of quarantine is getting to all of us. I'm making do but it's been an effort to do that!

I agree let's be here more it does help...
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