The Corona Virus didn’t show up on my personal radar until the beginning of March 2020. Honestly, I don’t recall any discussions about it prior to March. But it very quickly became an all-consuming topic.
The details were changing so quickly. By Monday, March 9th, people were starting to take it seriously, but there was still a sense of scoffing when Covid-19 came up in discussion. Most of us just didn’t know what to think of it. If you’re anything like me, you don’t follow news media consistently. You rely heavily on social discussions at work or among friends and family.
By Tuesday, March 10th, things were starting to heat up. My husband and I go back and forth, because we want to see THE social media post which sparked the GREAT HORDING OF TP (Toilet Paper.) Seriously, guys. Can someone explain this to me? Toilet paper? I don’t get it.
Wednesday, March 11th – My supervisor at work went around to each teammate. “We’re just gathering data at this point. Do you think you would be able to work from home?” Computer monitor – check. Internet – check. Keyboard – check.
Thursday, March 12th – News press releases. Talk of schools shutting down. Sports arenas across the nation are cancelling.
Friday, March 13th –
Hubby and I went grocery shopping and, yes, we stocked up on pantry items. There’s no shame in being responsible. We may have taken pictures of the TP aisle and laughed like fool teenagers. Not gonna lie.
Saturday and Sunday – We lay low.
What a lie. We went out and partied for St Patrick’s Day celebrations since all the parades were cancelled, and THEN we lay low.
Monday, March 16th – It was a big push to get everyone out of the office with equipment. There were no more logistics, it was just “pack up and leave.” By the end of my shift, I was headed home with all of my computer necessities. It was a bit of a struggle trying to get the VPN connection. And I bought a 75 foot ethernet cable for my 25 foot house… Anyone need extra cable?
Now it’s TUESDAY, MARCH 17TH – It’s much quieter. I’m at home with no news updates from my coworkers. I’m blogging on my break to keep my lovely readers up-to-date on yours truly. I’ll post more often and scatter my usual posts in between.
Stay safe. Stay healthy. Wash your hands. Comment if you’re alive and well. (Forgive the typos. I normally proofread.)
This has been,
Fanny T. Crispin
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