Eva Pasco's Blog - Posts Tagged "self-isolation"
Eva’s Byte #257: My New Norm
How are you spending your free time these days?
Let me be forthright in stating I do not consider the domino effect of the COVID-19 pandemic a laughing matter. Not at all! In my capacity as a writer, my perverse humor is geared toward myself—only.
Prior to practicing social-distancing and self-isolation, it was all I could do to eek time to write. Now that I have all the time in the world, I’m not any more productive. I did manage to finish chapters 43 and 44 in my Contemporary work in progress. I’m currently drafting chapter 45, progressing from a flashback taking place in the Sixties.
Besides doing housework, and making sporadic runs to the supermarket for perishables—what exactly am I doing with all this free time on my hands?
Akin to playing-the-ponies, I’m burning my dough chasing what I consider my necessities, on-line. One of them, Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. A one-per-day habit which I derive enjoyment from while working in the aforementioned capacity as a writer. Lo and behold, this commodity is a lot cheaper in bulk. A silver lining!
I also put myself on a long-distant waiting list for home deliveries from a local dairy. Wish I had the foresight to do so before the pandemic.
Not the only one embracing new norms these days, I’m more grateful than ever for food, shelter, and good health as I surmise you are.
If you’ve read this far, may you stay safe and well.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
Let me be forthright in stating I do not consider the domino effect of the COVID-19 pandemic a laughing matter. Not at all! In my capacity as a writer, my perverse humor is geared toward myself—only.
Prior to practicing social-distancing and self-isolation, it was all I could do to eek time to write. Now that I have all the time in the world, I’m not any more productive. I did manage to finish chapters 43 and 44 in my Contemporary work in progress. I’m currently drafting chapter 45, progressing from a flashback taking place in the Sixties.
Besides doing housework, and making sporadic runs to the supermarket for perishables—what exactly am I doing with all this free time on my hands?
Akin to playing-the-ponies, I’m burning my dough chasing what I consider my necessities, on-line. One of them, Dunkin Donuts iced coffee. A one-per-day habit which I derive enjoyment from while working in the aforementioned capacity as a writer. Lo and behold, this commodity is a lot cheaper in bulk. A silver lining!
I also put myself on a long-distant waiting list for home deliveries from a local dairy. Wish I had the foresight to do so before the pandemic.
Not the only one embracing new norms these days, I’m more grateful than ever for food, shelter, and good health as I surmise you are.
If you’ve read this far, may you stay safe and well.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
Eva’s Byte #258: The Grass is Greener
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home. (“Green Green Grass of Home”; Tom Jones, 1966)
The search for greener pastures ends in our own back yard.
Rise and shine! During my morning workout on the elliptical trainer overlooking the view offered by an oversized, double-hung window, I discovered the grass is greener on the other side—in my own back yard.
I’ll be on the lookout for more signs of spring in my back yard throughout the days to come: bulbs blooming, trees budding, and birds chirping. Symbolizing renewal and rebirth, hope springs eternal, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since all of Rhode Island’s state parks, beaches, and campgrouds are officially closed until further notice, I’ve grown to appreciate my immediate surroundings. Upping the ante of exercise during my state’s strict stay-at-home order, I’ve now been taking walks to stave off writer’s butt.
It’s a pleasure to amble along the paved pathways on the sprawling, manicured grounds of my complex. This secluded oasis offers respite from the far-reaching effects of a world crisis.
As for writing, I continue to progress in my Contemporary WIP, winding down chapter 45.
During spring’s forward march, I intend to proceed walking where the grass is greener, in my own back yard. Health benefits aside, I’ll soon be able to see and smell the roses. And, during allergy season, that’s nothing to sneeze at.
If you’ve read this far, may hope spring eternal.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
The search for greener pastures ends in our own back yard.
Rise and shine! During my morning workout on the elliptical trainer overlooking the view offered by an oversized, double-hung window, I discovered the grass is greener on the other side—in my own back yard.
I’ll be on the lookout for more signs of spring in my back yard throughout the days to come: bulbs blooming, trees budding, and birds chirping. Symbolizing renewal and rebirth, hope springs eternal, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since all of Rhode Island’s state parks, beaches, and campgrouds are officially closed until further notice, I’ve grown to appreciate my immediate surroundings. Upping the ante of exercise during my state’s strict stay-at-home order, I’ve now been taking walks to stave off writer’s butt.
It’s a pleasure to amble along the paved pathways on the sprawling, manicured grounds of my complex. This secluded oasis offers respite from the far-reaching effects of a world crisis.
As for writing, I continue to progress in my Contemporary WIP, winding down chapter 45.
During spring’s forward march, I intend to proceed walking where the grass is greener, in my own back yard. Health benefits aside, I’ll soon be able to see and smell the roses. And, during allergy season, that’s nothing to sneeze at.
If you’ve read this far, may hope spring eternal.
Eva’s Authors Den Page: https://tinyurl.com/yycm7d2w
