Essential day, yesterday, almost felt like a normal day. The only big giveaway—face-masks. My mask is a soft little number with a horse and horse shoe pattern, pretty little thing, as far as masks go. (What am I saying, what has the world come to?) I thought I would smother before I finished shopping. Ripping off my mask after departing the store, a gentleman across the parking lot yells, “feels good, doesn’t it, taking that thing off!” Yep it did.
There were actually five or six packages of mega-roll charmin available for purchase. I purchased ONE package. With 24 mega-rolls to a package, I’m set.
I’m rounding an end cap when I spy carrot cake Oreos. Get. Out. Or get in my whiskey. In the basket they go.
I have yeast to make kolaches, unopened, but it expired in 2015. Apparently many years ago I thought I would bake bread. Flour was available, a few bags. Ten pound bags. I purchased one bag. I’ll bake bread for everyone I guess, once I find yeast.
Sauerkraut, andouille, jalapeños and cheese, check. Finding a package of Rhodes loaf bread in the freezer section, I’m thinking I can roll out a loaf, cut it into appropriate sizes, and make my kolaches. This will suffice for now.
Today we walked the Snake. Maggie actually ran, almost the entire time, five miles. She enjoys our outdoor time. People were out in droves, fly fishermen with their waders, cyclist, runners, walkers, families, loners, all abiding guidelines, significant distances apart.
We’re tired tonight. We smell so good, clean sheets, clean jammies, clean fur, and hair. My hair’s thrived during the pandemic, no hot tools, I think it’s thicker than ever. There are benefits to not doing much, a few benefits here and there.
I hope we are asleep before midnight. I’ve not stuck to a schedule and I feel it.
Here is a checklist of sorts to make sure one stays on top of melancholy:
Vitamin D—I was deficient in Texas, so I don’t miss taking supplements here in Wyoming. Studies of surfers-of all people- show how differently our bodies metabolize, synthesize vitamin D. Some surfers, spending inordinate amounts of time in the sun, were deficient in vitamin D. Stay in tune with your body.
Water—I can’t say it enough, drink water. It’s my secret to good skin, and keeping my body running smoothly, that and exercise. If I’m continually feeling sluggish, I check my water intake. It makes a difference.
Exercise—endorphins are powerful. And if I can exercise outdoors, the benefits increase exponentially. Move.
Nutrition.
A regular schedule is important, for me, vitally important.
I can’t think of anything else right now. Except maybe stay in touch with friends and loved ones. As a hugger, I’m feeling deprived.
Sensory deprivation anyone?
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