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Last month was a doozy, but I find it comforting to know that we are all experiencing the changes to our lifestyle together. Typically, my life abroad does not mirror or affect the lives of my friends and family back home in the states, and vice versa.
With the pandemic touching all corners of the world, I find myself in a new predicament, sharing experiences of limited grocery runs, days without interaction with anyone other than Jarrell, and countless plans cancelled.
I’d love to tell you the quiet time has been inspirational to me, leading to unlimited creativity and a new appreciation for the privileges around me. But that hasn’t been true for me. Instead, I’ve found myself lacking inspiration as the days begin to blur together.
I spent four days reading, guilt-free (Children of Virtue and Vengeance and Ayesha At Last), and another four days in bed, alternating between sleeping and binging bad television. My weekly grocery run is a constant thought in my mind, as I keep an ongoing list, dreading the possibility of interacting with coughing shoppers.
I’ve been incredibly disappointed with the sudden change in plans, devastated by the business cancellations, confused about the ever changing information, and overwhelmed with keeping up with the news home and abroad.
Whew.
I needed a rest. And recently, I got one. In the form of bangs and a office makeover. Strangely, it was just what I needed for a kickstart to a new perspective, attitude, and month.
That said, I’m going to use this month to start clean, and what better way to start than with affirmations written to speak reassuring positivity and light into myself during such a dark and confusing time.
