Nilly, enjoy life post-quarantine!

I confess, my self-quarantine or self-isolation or whatever you want to call it is imperfect. I'm going to keep my pedicure appointment tomorrow if the nail place is still open -- as of Tuesday, they're now closed 4 days a week. In my condition, it's very difficult to cut my own toenails, and one last pedicure will (I hope) keep those nails under reasonable control for several months. I plan to distance as much as possible and hope for the best.

Medical appointments are going on as normal. I saw my therapist on Tuesday. This is an infusion week, and the infusions are going on as normal. (Silver lining -- As part of the infusion process, the nurse has to check my vital signs regularly. So I KNOW I wasn't running a fever as of yesterday morning.) I have weekly physical therapy, and I have to have my ankle braces checked next week. I also plan to keep going to the animal shelter as long as it stays open to volunteers. Support groups are canceled as long as schools are closed.

I'm used to eating out quite a bit. I'm switching to take out, and I'm going to focus more on locally owned independent restaurants.

My apartment looks out on a dog walking area. So I have a view of greenery and can even get out while practicing social distancing. I went out yesterday without my cane, which was a bigger deal than it probably sounds. I even practiced standing still without the cane, which was very much a big deal.

Dating is off the table for now. At least, dating in person. There's always texting.

We had to go pick up meds at CVS, but everyone was keeping their distance. Other than that, we have not left the house except to walk the dogs.

I know there is not much chance of it, but I wish TCG was staying home with us. I like spending time with my hubby.

Fred, it is good to hear your mobility is improving. Of course you need to keep up with the physical therapy. DH will go to his sister's salon (or her home) for his pedicure because he can't clip his toenails either. (Not my job)

I live on a park and individual people are still out on their walks, or walking their animals. If people aren't sick I hope we can continue to go outside. I get that they closed the beaches, but that hurts because my time at the beach always involves social distancing! Not so much with the Spring Breakers.

I wish TCG was staying home with us.

Is WFH not an option for him? I know it is super difficult to get work done with a youngster, but it would certainly help everyone's anxiety level.

He would probably not get much done here with ltc, and he doesn't at the moment have home access to work resources. Also, people are still being allowed to drop things off like building plans etc, even if they're not allowed in the building. He only works with a couple other people, and they're keeping their distance from each other and cleaning a lot. So, I'm not as worried about him bringing home the virus, but I do miss him and so do ltc. And by the time he gets home at night I'm exhausted and cranky.

I just realized this morning that I'm nearly out of cat food. Dog food is good for the next month but now I have to go to Petco to pick up food for my 17 toed-cat (Hi, Nilly!)

Nilly, I'm glad you'll be getting all the hugs soon.

DH tried to get me to call in today and stay home but we're closed to the public, just a few of us in the department and we're pretty isolated from the rest of the library, so I'm just saving up all my benefits until I really need to use them.

The desire to curl up in a fetal position on the couch is at war with a desire for things to be back to normal.

re: hairdressers

Just call clients and tell them you're closing and NOT TO CUT THEIR BANGS. Do not try to squeeze in elderly clients. I'm offering to pre-pay my stylist for my April appointment if she needs it.

I am WFH today which is the first WFH day for me in the new house. I did not set up anything last night, so I have done that this morning. I also just really really wanted to stay in bed this morning. Feel fine, just my brain not wanting to deal anymore with all the STUFF.

I neglected to bring home things that I need to do my few tasks I can do from home, so I am headed back into the office to pick things up. No one in my department is in and there may only be 1-2 other people on the whole floor so I feel fine about it.

Laura, thanks for the validation. I'm feeling guilty about the pedicure. I suspect the nail place is going to close completely for the duration before long.

Maybe we could revive a question from WW2: Is this trip really necessary?

Laura, thanks for the validation. I'm feeling guilty about the pedicure. I suspect the nail place is going to close completely for the duration before long.

I really, really want a mani.

edited to add: want isn't the same as need, but if you're mobility impaired, take care of those feet! (or pay the appropriate personal care tech to do it.)