Changes in our Pandemic World

 Well, to say 2020 caught us off guard is a huge understatement.

From having a normal Christmas in 2019 to the beginning warning signs in early 2020, never in my wildest dreams did I foresee the changes we have all experienced in 2020 and now as we begin 2021.

I am now slowly re-adjusting to a mindset of not thinking soon it will be over and no more pandemic to a mindset of learning how to adapt to our drastically changed world.

I miss, greatly, going out to lunch or dinner with family and friends.  I miss going to the cinema and enjoying the coziness of popcorn, a diet coke and seating, all crammed in close, in a dark movie theatre.

The changes have now been adapted in to my usual routine - carry out and mail order shopping.  Whole Foods delivery and Amazon bring my packages right to my door.

I kind of think I am eating better overall.  While I manage to squeeze in an occasional Starbucks, my Jamaica Blue morning coffee is just as delightful made at home while I watch the sun rise - as I moved my coffee maker to the family room as well, why not?

I also found a new coffee based on the recommendation of someone dear to me - a delightful double caffeine, cannoli flavored one that I love adding heavy whipping cream to.

Life has changed and will continue changing as we progress in 2021, but we can also savor the moments of less rushing and more reflection.

Being real - life in our social media world

 I've watched a steady flood of doctored photos last year - all made hazy, showing the selfie taker looking, well in many cases, drastically different than a real life pic.

I guess for me, it is a mystery as to why a woman (I'm sure there are some men out these using the filters too) feels the need to post pics of herself - only using altering filters.

For me, I choose to live my life filter free - yes, when you see me in person, I look the same as I do in my pics on social media.

Welcoming in 2021

 2021 is here and I sure hope it brings us all much more joy then 2020.

Overall, despite the worries of the pandemic - 2020 was a pretty good year for me as it was a time of pondering and reflection - on many topics.