Quarantine Life

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Let me preface this by saying: Everyone’s quarantine experience is different. Whatever you’re feeling about it, is normal. People feeling differently than you about the quarantine life we’re living and going through is THEIR experience. 

Also, this is not a political opinion. Just putting my experience into words. 

My heart goes out to every single person suffering because of this in any way whether it be the virus itself, the isolation part, or even financially. I am definitely praying for you all.

Sooooooo many people I know are struggling with our new normal. And I sympathize. I do. Yes, I miss my friends and family and going out and doing things, but I am thriving in quarantine. I am more energized, I actually have a skin care routine, I feel less stressed and anxious, and am loving the extra time with my husband and kids (even though they do drive me crazy). It is heartbreaking to feel so positive about all of this while everyone around me is hating life. It almost makes me feel guilty. Makes me wonder what’s wrong with me. Why do I feel so differently than everyone else I know? Regardless of the reasons, I can tell you that when things are completely back to normal, it might be a little rough and I hope everyone is patient with me. 

Yes, I had to cancel a trip out of town to see family. It’s messing up baseball season. It’s certainly messed up my son’s last year of elementary school. And while I have grieved for those losses, I have focused on the good that’s come out of this: time with my family, being more organized at home, being able to teach my son and daughter new things, adventures like nature walks, etc. 

Existing in an a world made for extroverts is exhausting and draining. Our new norm is made for introverts and I am here for it. So, please feel free to be excited as things start to re-open, but I’ll enjoy this as much as I can for as long as I can because it’s made me happy in so many ways. Now that our new normal has been happening for a while, I’m used to it. And I will not being prepared for going back to the way things used to be where I have to be “on” all the time. 

With all of that being said, no matter how you feel about quarantine life, I hope that you are finding the good in each day while being safe and healthy. 💗

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