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Coping in covid.....

19 Apr, 2024

I'm not sure anyone would consider my day to day activities as coping, but I think I am, at least so far. I wake with an optimistic attitude, I continue to stay active, and maintain a routine. I'll admit some days are better than others and the biggest challenge for me, is having to refrain from doing exactly what I want.So all in all so far, I'd say I'm doing well......I've lived most of my adult life just as I've chosen, doing what I want when I want, going where I feel like going and at the times that work for me. That has been drastically curtailed by this pandemic....and for good reason. Realistically I've been social distancing for a very long time, being a loner, but since early March, my companion services were also distanced, and not necessarily by choice, but because things just slowed to a point where I decided to take a break and take advantage of the slow season, then the shit storm of this virus set in continuing that break and itt looks like it'll be a long one., C'est la vie.....As someone who rolls with the punches I'm hanging in there and waiting out this storm. Although, as someone who does worry, and with the knowledge that no one knows how this will play out, does make some of those punches a bit harder to roll with. So I'm trying to rely on my adventurous side, the side of my personality that thrives with and enjoys the "not knowing" all while being careful with my spending. That too, not being able to spend freely, has brought some discipline back into my life, which might be a good thing. Another change will probably be in my companion services.....I think this has taught me that I clearly do best when when I stick to seeing a specific type of client and a low number of them per month. Perhaps working less in my home town and venturing out more into other cities. might be a consideration too...time will tell. One thing I will say I am certainly stronger than I even realized. I am proud of myslef.