Hey, hello, and hi! It’s Tuesday if anyone needs a reminder. I know I did. It feels like any other day to me! All jokes aside, this “I don’t know what day it is” is literally getting confusing…and annoying! I miss the daily routine, knowing what day I’m waking up to, and working. I tried doing those Tik Tok dances, on top of learning new dances on YouTube (yikes). I strained my chest muscles, and as you know, tightness of the chest is a symptom of this stupid virus (eye roll). If it was due to Tik Tok, ask me how I managed to even do that, I do not know… and am I embarrassed by it? Abso-freaking-lutely. I will say, if it isn’t due to that, worrying is my actual first best guess. Stress and/or anxiety can take a huge toll on anyone. If going through any worrisome affects, I recommend drinking warm to hot water. It helps me, hopefully it might help you! Side note- Even without exercising, your chest can get heavy, tight, and painful when dealing with anxiety. Don’t panic. Take it easy, take your mind off of everything and don’t look at social media for a bit- seriously.
So, why is my blog post relating to a car? I know, we don’t have anywhere to really go… besides car rides, well and walks of course!
During the last month while on our rides I have noticed SO many waves. Was it ever like this? I honestly can’t answer that because I never paid that much attention. That is one thing I can take from the virus- pay attention, and be grateful. I can say people are more friendly. I think now people are wanting interaction, and beyond that, they are nicer, and deep down in my personal thoughts- they want you to know you aren’t alone. Another thing- If you’re walking on the street and all the sudden the person walking in front of you switches sides, no offence… it is the new normal for now. Thank you for that. We are looking out for one another.
Jake and I go on a drive almost every evening. It’s to get out of our house. We usually go through local neighborhoods or through the Plaza (because, what else is there to do!?) everyone waves. I know many people think, isn’t that what is normal? Maybe. In the car, no one has to acknowledge anyone. Just keep walking, just keep driving, Everyone feels they need each other and that wave or smile… well, it makes you feel like we are in this all together. Yesterday we were on a drive and there was a yard sign saying someone turned 44. We honked and it just so happened, the man was outside and he gave a big smile and waved. We were so happy to make even a little bit of that man’s birthday hopefully somewhat great.
I know a lot of people are going on these drives. It’s something to do. It’s getting out of the house. It’s seeing the REAL WORLD. Every honk (and no not the aggressive ones, the ones where they actually tell you to honk. Read above), every wave, smile… we need that. It brings just that little bit of light that you might just need.
H.O.N.K.- Happy, Optimistic, Nurturing, Kind.
Next time you are in your car, look for those who may need just that honk (don’t be scary about it 😉 ) or wave, or smile – do your very best to put their mind at ease, and put a huge smile on their faces. You never really know how that act of kindness can change their world, if even for one day.
To anyone reading this, stay healthy, stay safe, and if possible, stay home.
With all of my love,
Abby
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