Wednesday, July 8, 2020

Out into the World, and Back into the Bubble

I finally did it. I left my bubble (not necessarily by choice)

For those who have not been paying attention (or may just not have realized), I have not left my house since March 15th, except to do a couple clicklist pickups while sitting in my car and allowing people to throw said groceries in the trunk (I generally do delivery), driving inside my car to get out of the house and keep said car alive, and a non-contact pickup after a battery replacement (the reason I jump in my car and drive around once a week).

I have not walked the neighborhood as such, gone into a store of any kind, visited someone's house, or done any of those other things. In fact, we've only ordered takeout  in the last couple of weeks, although I expect we will do so more often going forward!

After three and a half months I finally stepped off the precipice. I had to go to the doctor to get an A1C blood test and get established with this new practice since my insurance changed. I also scheduled a physical in August. I went to the post office and mailed my prioirity envelope to the apartment management with it's eight hundred and fifty pieces of paper and two money orders purchased at said post office, and I filled my gas tank.

Last Saturday, I also went to my brother's house, where my sister in law had set up two card tables on opposite sides of the patio and ordered greek food in two separate bags (one for sis and I, one for them). We brought our own glasses, napkins and plastic silverware and I was still at the far, far, far edge of my comfort zone.

I texted my daughter yesterday that my filled outing should cover me for July. She of course, being who she is, texted back  that I should leave my house at least once a week (other than driving around). I said that since I did three things, that should count for three weeks, but she just wasn't buying that at all!!

I do have a few things on my bucket list/summer camp list that include going "out",  but am not sure I am up to any of them that don't require just being in my car like a car concert. I think I am back at home for a long time now, with the exception of my weekly drive to a park where I may get out and roam depending on population or I may simply sit in my car with a book and a snack.

So here I am, back in my bubble again.  Making a grocery order, knitting, sewing, napping in the yard, exercising in my living room, reading, and doing all the other good things. From right here.

The paperwork for the apartment organiztion was all signatures and dates with one exception, and the agent said we would do the rest on the phone, so I expect I have a long information filled phone call next week at some point.........since I don't have investments or capital gains, when it comes to verifying income and all that good stuff it should be fairly easy, but who the heck knows.  Meanwhile I need to start planning for all scenarios. Instant apartment availability, lack of availability until Christmas, moving during covid breakouts and everything in between.

28 comments:

  1. I'd say you did very well for your first time out. I know I still find it somewhat nerve wracking even though we don't have any reported cases in our area.

    Good luck with your phone call, it sounds like your plans are moving forward as well as they can at this point.

    Take care and stay well!

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    1. It does, hpefully things will move along

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  2. Oh no! Now I feel like I should follow suit. I'm doing televisit with my PCP today ... mainly to avoid that A1C test! I've been living on carbs. And more carbs. And barely moving.

    Thanks for popping on and sharing with us!

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    1. I felt I absolutley had to have the blood test as I dont test at home. It's been six or less for the last year so I was not overly concerned, but the last test was at Christmas because when I did my teledoc e sait no, dont risk going to the lab. (this was around the first of April).

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  3. What was your daughter's logic to tell you you should get out once a week? If you're not going stir-crazy you were being super safe with the virus going around.

    Here when I went for a A1C test I just go to the nearest lab---there are a dozen around town---and then the results show up on my patient portal for both I and the doctor can read, then he'll send me a message through the portal. No need to go in.

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    1. She(a medical person) wants me to do it for my mental health and also for my immunity, as she knows eventually I'll be traveling and such, and I'm sure she feels that the more I do things the better practices 'l have for visiting. I do plan to follow her advice. There are also a dozen labs here, all busy. I felt MUCH mores safe (in my circumstance) going into my doctors office to have the blood drawn there, and in fact my teledoc told me twice not to go to the lab. So in this case I feel I did the right thing by actually seeing a doctor and using their facilities.

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  4. We're going out a lot more than you, but still being super careful. Walks, curbside pick up. socially distanced get together with another couple; and I've playing golf three times -- masks at start, then social distance. So far, so good.

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    1. The golfging would be very good exercise. I was thinking the other day it's too bad someone can'tfind a place to do silver sneakers outside because I would absolutely do that. I suspect we will get together with brother and sister in law again. Sis in law has been working and is much more relaxed on forgetting the masking than brother and other sis and I. I would not mind an outside get together for knitting or considering eating outside. yes, I forgot about curbside pickup. We are trying to do that more than delivery so the actual restaurant workers get the money. I am finding that zoom is not really working well for me, so I would like to have some other interactions here and there.

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    2. I do feel like it's time to exit my bubble at bit more, although unlike you (and Jean above) we still have upward numbers..nothing like arizona or florida, lord knows, but enough that ur governor has shut down a few things that were open.

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  5. My circle is bigger, but I can't really say I am more comfortable. After a recent bought o non covid health ciris, I will continue to do what I can to keep people safe and make as few trips as possible. Do what makes you feel comfortable.

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    1. I've decided thats what I need to do. I miss the people but am.much more comfortable at home so ill continue my drive to a park and having everything brought to me when I can.

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  6. I am reluctantly going to three doctors and dentist. All are necessary! Otherwise, i mask up and go into stores and rush out. We went to park with our lunch and met a couple once. I figure it will be a year from now until we are in any kind of comfort zone.

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    1. I will probably not see as none again until awhike from now but for t he most part I manage my issues well.

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  7. I hadn't been to a grocery store since March 9th, haven't need to since I keep a food stockpile in my house. But on July 4th I was out walking near the grocery store at 6 am and decided to pop in for some bananas, partly so my friends will stop asking me how long it's been since I've been to the grocery store.

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    1. Ww had a fairly decent stockpile and I think I would still need the fresh and the alcohol. Bur no going in at all..only trunk pickup and delivery.

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  8. Barb, you're smart to stay within your comfort zone. Keep up the exercise. We gave up on going to the YMCA classes for now--didn't like jogging with a mask on. I do walk in a park with few people around. Helps me stay sane in all this. Stay well. Joe

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  9. I’ve been out a little more but not much. Occasionally my projects require more supplies. Initially, I would order online and my husband would do the pickup. Lately, I’ve been going to the store myself. No browsing, just get what I need and leave. Even that little bit feels good. Still won’t go to a restaurant and don’t miss it all that much. It’s definitely an interesting time!!

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