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@Copa, I can imagine that would be an adjustment. Although I am not quarantining with my boyfriend, I find I am going through e.g., pb and jam a lot faster than I would’ve, since my bf likes pb and jam… I’m totally fine with it and it’s not like he’s eating all of it but just kind of have to keep track. He brings over food to cook too while we stay in on the weekends so that’s nice too.

I also hope everyone who is feeling sick feels better soon.

Reading the posts a few pages back —- yes, I just want to hug my family. I am grateful that I do have physical contact with someone. But I miss hugging my mom and my niece. I have seen them at a physically safe distance too, which I’m grateful for as well.

Hope you take care, Helen.

@Copa, I’ve spoken with some other people and I think this week has been tough for people too, me included.

My aunt was admitted to the hospital a couple weeks ago, non-COVID related. She’s not going to make it. I feel so much for my uncle and cousin. They were fortunately able to see her tonight and could video-call in my dad and his siblings. It is such a sad, sad time.

I haven’t had much to contribute to this thread. Just wanted to let you know that an internet stranger is thinking about you all especially those who have been sick or who have family or knows someone who is sick.

I am grateful that our premier (I guess the equivalent of governor) is being a leader, even though I thought he was Donald Trump light before. I’m still disheartened that our numbers are still going up. Innocent question, does your “shelter in place” or stay at home order mean you are not allowed to be outside at all other than for groceries or pharmacies (i.e., “shutdown”?), e.g., you’d need a special essential worker permit in your car (though I realize many of you are in cities) if you were on the road?

On a lighter note I caught up on your that John Frieda brush. I’ve had the Revlon one for three years in May! I still like it. I’d love to try the new brush because Kate’s beauty recommendations are rarely wrong. But I’ve had a pay cut at work, and I feel bad about non essential purchases, even take out and supporting local businesses, or silly things like puzzles (!). I am fortunate because I do have savings and I can work from home still. Work initially cut pay even more then raised it which was good, but it’s just in the back of my mind. There’s so much uncertainty. I don’t know what’s going to happen next month.

A couple different extended family members have been admitted to the hospital for non COVID reasons. It’s just so sad all of it, that immediate family can’t visit (rightly, but still).

Hey @copa and anyone who is in a long term relationship but not living with your SO— are you guys self isolating from each other?

Got back from vacay with my bf and his friends! I was a bit nervous since I didn’t know his friends too well but it was a great group. My bf moved away from his hometown while they’re mostly still there so I haven’t had a chance to get to know them until now. My bf is a groomsman for one of his friends this summer so it was fun talking about that.

My boyfriend and I definitely got to know each other.. as in resort food and stomach stuff and close quarters in the room. My boyfriend has Crohn’s. It is mild but he has the occasional flare up. I do wish there was more certainty in the future but until then hopefully his diet can prevent flare ups. I do understand him more after the resort.

A guy emailed me from my professional development club asking to meet to discuss “what I have been working on” over coffee or beer. I really hate that I don’t know if this is just club related or more. To be honest I don’t really want to go aside from that not knowing if it’s more because I am sort of busy this month. But maybe it’s good networking especially if it’s just related to the club.

I’d love to see your dress! Also in Southern Ontario too, can give you some recommendations.