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@ktfran I went on a run earlier and bailed without finishing what I’d planned. It was… bad. GORGEOUS WEATHER, but so many out strolling (in groups!!!), biking, running. SO MANY people in the parks (even though they’re CLOSED!). I’ve been running in the road and haven’t had any issues, even on busier streets, but today felt impossible. It was really disheartening to see so many people not listening.

@Fyodor I see a lot of small groups walking around my area (today in particular) and it’s maddening. They take up the entire width of the sidewalk and are absorbed in conversation, so not paying attention. Yesterday I was out with my dog and he’s doing his business and a group of three chatty speed walking women, none in masks (but one had gloves on), couldn’t be bothered to give us space, brushed past me on either side. It’s the closest I’ve come to saying something. And these women were probably in their mid-40s, so it’s not just the youths. I see a lot of snide comments directed toward runners online, and yeah, I’m sure there are rude ones… but there are way more rude walkers, in my opinion.

I’m sorry for your loss, @hfantods!

I ended up moving my dog’s grooming appointment to this morning, which opened back up here today. It was totally contact-free. The place we go to, their lobby is closed, so they have people enter with their pets through a side gate and close it, then take off your dog’s leash/harness/collar before they open a second gate to let your pet bounce on in naked and alone. Sanitizer and wipes outside the gate. Anyway, glad to be able to get this errand done, even though it’s certainly not essential, and glad it was done in a way that felt okay.

My boyfriend is going golfing tomorrow morning with a few of his friends. No carts, max groups of two, staggered tee times. I’m curious what he’ll think of the experience. (I don’t golf so hard for me to gauge from personal experience but have heard from a few others who do that they think the precautions sound like they’ll make golf a very low risk activity.)

Right before all of this started, I put off getting new glasses and I know that’s also not truly essential, but MAN do I wish I had pulled the trigger in mid-February before my vacation.

Oh, don’t get me wrong — if ya wanna get made up, make yourself up. If you wanna give your skin a break, give your skin a break. I was listening to a podcast the other day and the host was basically like, “All these years when I’d put myself together I’d tell people I was doing it for me, but now that we’re in the middle of COVID-19, I’ve never looked worse, my hair has never been dirtier. So it turns out it was never for me.” It made me laugh. I remember my dad once asked if I’d curled my hair for the family on a day we didn’t have much going on, and I shrugged and said it was something I did for myself. And now that I don’t HAVE to do my hair or make-up or pull myself together, I find I still do it fairly often, even if there are no work video calls that day. To each their own.

@hfantods BG thinks some of my leftover meals are weird. Haha. I have a high tolerance for eating the same thing on repeat, but am also pretty good at giving my leftovers glow ups so I don’t waste food or feel like it’s exactly the same thing for a week straight. Left to our own devices, I’m more likely to get creative with leftovers, he’s more likely to throw a frozen pizza in the oven.

Also, re: dog grooming re-opening. I’m glad about that. My dog gets matted and kinda gross without regular haircuts. We’d have survived, but I made an appointment for next month at one of the groomers I like earlier this month figuring worst case scenario, it’d just be moved to June. That would’ve been fine. But then I heard from a friend who goes to the same groomer that they were actually still doing grooming last month, but on a limited schedule. I hadn’t realized that, though I’ve felt all this time that with proper protocol, could be done in a way that I feel safe. Anyway, I’ll be keeping my May appointment.

I am too busy at work today to watch Pritzker’s announcement, though I watch most days. In the early weeks, when I was watching Trump’s press conferences, too, I’d need to watch Pritzker to calm down. I think he’s doing a good job under the circumstances. He’s always straightforward and no-nonsense, makes decisions based on data and science, and acknowledges that yes, this is hard and scary. Also appreciate that he doesn’t hesitate to clap back at Trump.

I heard earlier that our SAH order was extended (expected) but that it was modified so need to read up on that soon.

ETA: Brief rant that my internet connection at my boyfriend’s is SO BAD today. I dropped off a Zoom meeting (that I was hosting, no less) like five times in an hour. I know, I know — small grip all things considered — but so frustrating. Seriously debating WFH at my own place tomorrow since I have several Zoom calls instead of just one.

I’d also certainly LIKE a haircut, and generally think it’s okay for people to want or miss these things, but yes, I know it’s not a priority right now or a reason to reopen the economy.

I gave my boyfriend a haircut a few weekends ago and I think I did a pretty good job. I’ve always been pretty good at styling hair, though, so I was excited to try my hand at cutting after watching a couple videos. Need to watch some videos about trimming face framing layers. I’ve always cut my own bangs during my bangs phases, but face framing layers seem a bit more involved. I think I can figure it out, though.