Things I've Learned in Two Short Days

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First, I need to say, this is meant to be humorous.  I know this pandemic is extremely serious.  I don't want to minimize the seriousness  of it at all!  And I will address more serious topics in another upcoming blog post.  But this one is definitely aimed at humor. I think we need humor to get through this.  We also need prayer.  Lots and lots of prayer.  But on with this post.

I have, like many others, been staying at home due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.   I'm used to being home on weekends,  so I  didn't really start noticing the difference until Monday.  Bear in mind, it's only been TWO days.  Yes, two!  I have to say I'm not exactly enjoying it so far.  
Some of my observations:

1.My house has never been cleaner. 
Seriously, check that top shelf for dust! You won't find any!
2.That pantry is so organized, please do not look for ziti on the middle shelf.  Z is at the END of the  alphabet.  That would be bottom shelf!
3.I can workout ALL day if I  want.  I don't want, but I could.  I am taking virtual Barre classes.  Tonight is day 4 in a row for that! I am also working out with weights, but my dumbbells only go up to 15 lbs, so I can't do what I normally do,  but it's something. 
4.I found out today that it took hours for the clock to move from 10:02 to10:23.  Seriously.  Hours. 
5.I'm not a TV watcher. I watch some, but not much.  And daytime TV is horrible! I do like to read, but I can't seem to settle down long enough to read.  What is this "relax" thing everyone suggests?
6.I can't sleep in. I mean I could... But I can't.  
7.People are bored.  Not just me.  My friends.  We're playing "guess what I'm making" from a picture of  ingredients. Don't get me wrong.  It's great to have distractions!  But I find it amusing.  
So that's just some of the things I've noticed in just TWO days! 
I really don't know how long I can last...
And as a reminder,  this is all meant to be humorous.  I know this is serious. But I need to laugh.  I need to find humor. I can't not laugh.  It's just who I am. 
I do plan another blog post based on kindness I've seen, and giving kudos to our frontline workers.
But tonight, find something to laugh at!  Turn OFF the news and turn on a comedy. Or do something goofy with your significant other.  Anything!  Just laugh!  It's definitely needed!

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