Happy Friday! Wait, it is Friday, right? It’s easy to lose track of days when everyday essentially feels like Groundhog Day. I’m currently wrapping up week 6 of working from home and I have to admit that while I do miss the office, I have no problem staying home for a few more weeks in order to be safe.
As usual, since it’s the last Friday of the month, I’m linking up with Marcia from Marcia’s Healthy Slice for Runfessions. Let’s get this party started!
I runfess that working out is keeping me sane
For the last few weeks, I’ve been getting in a morning workout before logging on for work. While some days I’d rather just stay in bed and enjoy the extra 60-90 minutes of sleep, I know that I need to complete my workout. Not only does it help set the tone for my day, but it gives me a boost of energy as well. While my workouts aren’t as intense as they were 6 weeks ago, I’m enjoying getting more Peloton classes and trying out new workouts (like jump rope).
I runfess that I now hate going to the grocery store
It’s so sad to admit but I now hate going to the grocery store. What used to be a very enjoyable experience now just feels me with dread and anxiety. I now only go to the grocery store every 10-14 days and I bring a list, divided up into categories, so that I can get in and out as quickly as possible. I used to love browsing the aisles and finding new products to try but now it’s like I’m on a secret CIA mission. Also it’s been frustrating that some items are almost never restocked, like paper products and cleaning supplies. Oh, and oddly I haven’t been able to find fresh spinach for WEEKS! It’s a bummer because I use spinach for a lot of things – smoothies, egg scrambles, add to salads, etc. I don’t understand why that continues to be out of stock?
I felt like I won the lotto when I found this on Sunday..that is not normal!
I runfess that work is kicking my ass
I’ve spoken with other people about this so I know I’m not the only one, but work has been kicking my ass the last few weeks. I’m working minimum 10 hours a day and I’m pretty tired. By the time I log off all I want to do is eat dinner and watch TV. Which sucks because I was hoping to be a bit more productive during this “stay at home” time. I’ve done a few smaller projects on the weekend so I’ve been semi-productive I guess? I’m very hopeful that things will die down a little by mid-May.
I runfess that it’s a shame that people don’t have common sense
Every time I see a “protest” on the news I have to shake my head. Are these people really this stupid? Yes, eventually we have to find a plan to re-open up the states, but now is not the time. Especially when COVID-19 cases keep rising. And can someone explain to me why you would open up beaches but then tell everyone to practice social distancing? Or how do you practice social distancing when you’re cutting someone’s hair or giving a massage? Call me crazy but I’d like to protect people’s lives over profits. It’s just so frustrating and infuriating!
That’s it for this month – thanks for reading my runfessions! I hope that you have a great weekend!
I’m also linking up for Fridays with Fairytales and Fitness from Fairytales and Fitness.
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You know I’m a firm believer in morning workouts! Especially these days it does give me a reason to get out of bed. Sorry work is so brutal. Mine is finally letting up a bit.
I think the news media is amplifying the protests making it seem like more people are protesting. I also think they are encouraged by our ridiculous president. Hopefully localities can start easing restrictions safely and gradually soon, but I do fear a rebound.
I’m now a true believer and hope that I can continue doing a bulk of my workouts in the morning once I return back to work.
I agree that the media is probably making the number of protesters seem larger than what is really is, at least I hope so. I really don’t want to believe that there are that many covidiots out there.
Don’t get me started on the protests. I get that people are hurting & need to work — but it’s not going to help if you’re dead, either.
We continue to get delivery. Which means having to decide like a week in advance (sort of). And no, I don’t always get what I want but I’m also super grateful that it’s an option. It took a few weeks to get brussel sprouts.
Oddly enough , I bought frozen veggies when this first began but I haven’t had to reach into that yet — except I do use frozen spinach. And I haven’t been able to restock frozen kale. 🙁
Like you, though, I also liked hunting down new stuff to try. Maybe it’s saving me some money right now?
10 hour days are LONG Kim. Very long. I’m impressed that you’re getting in your workouts, too!
Exactly! I am all for getting back to work and slowly reopening things, but the way they have reopened things today in certain states in completely irresponsible.
I have a good amount of frozen fruit and veggies but I don’t like frozen spinach – I wish I did!
Yeah the work days are long but I’m trying to keep a balance. I do think that by the end of next week I will get some relief, fingers crossed 🙂
Preach, my friend! I’ve been dealing with anti-vaxxers for a long time and these covidiots are the same people. How can you not believe in science? How can you be so selfish?
We’ve been doing home grocery delivery. My husband has been surprisingly protective and doesn’t want me to go out in public at all. Who knew? The home grocery delivery has been ok–I’ve had few issues with it and it’s nice to have it all delivered.
Stay safe and I hope work lets up!
Thanks Wendy! You know I try to stay relatively positive but when I saw those protesters this week my blood was boiling! I am so sick of these people that don’t believe in science. In addition, it’s a slap in the face to all of the healthcare professionals that are currently working crazy shifts trying to keep people alive.
I am glad that you are staying safe!
I agree. While I haven’t resorted to grocery delivery, I kind of dread heading out once a week too. It used to be enjoyable. Sigh. For the life of me I cannot understand the logic behind open beaches at this time. I think having SC and GA open will give us an indication of how the spread will go. I have zero trust in the politicians and zero trust in the media at this point.
If I could get grocery delivery here I would, but it seems like everyone here had the same idea so there are no delivery slots available, lol.
While I think GA and SC are absolutely insane for reopening today, I sincerely hope that they don’t see a huge spike in COVID-19 cases, but sadly, I think that is what will happen.
Working out is the one thing that is keeping me sane as well! I am loving the new classes I am trying. I used to love going to the grocery store now it’s the most stressful experience ever. I really hope that changes soon. I cannot understand people who still don’t get it
I am enjoying trying new workouts too! Although I miss OTF, I think it’s going to take a while before I can feel comfortable going back. I will see how they plan to hold classes once they are able to reopen. I hate that the supermarket is something I hate now. I really hope that my feelings on that change as we try to get back to some normalcy in the next few months.
10-hour days are no joke! Especially when it’s every day. I hope things will ease up for you soon.
We will start with the first phase of re-opening on Monday – businesses like hairdressers, beauty salons and flower shops will open. Hospitals are free to treat all cases and dentists are also back in business.
I’m glad we have no protesters – that would drive me nuts!
Thankfully I do have the weekends off work but those two days always seem to fly by – of course!
I’m glad that you don’t have any protesters there! It sounds like everyone there is pretty level headed and reasonable, which is what I wish for here in the US!
Ha! I agree about not being able to remember what day it is. My hubby just asked me this morning if it was Saturday. I hat to think for a minute before I could say with any certainty that it was Friday. I have to shake my head every time I see a protest on the news too. I admit to thinking some very un-Christian thoughts about the protesters too. Glad you could find toilet paper. Winning!
It’s funny because I always know when it’s Saturday or Sunday but it’s the other days where I’m like hmmmm, lol. I was way too excited to find the toilet paper haha.
It will be interesting to see how it goes as businesses slowly reopen. I just hope each business owner does so with absolute caution and respect to their patrons’ safety. I didn’t realize you’d been working such long days! It’s smart to do those workouts in the morning…it would be tough to find the energy to do them after a long workday like you’ve been experiencing.
I am interested in seeing that as well! I was actually surprised, that in states that re reopening, that opening up gyms were part of phase 1. I would think that gyms would be the last to open since they can contain so much bacteria and germs – yuck!
I agree. WFH is harder and I am busier. If you don’t do it normally, you have no idea.
Who has time now to clean and sanitize??
Anyway, I am shopping and I do buy a lot of frozen veggies. No shame.
What I really miss the movies, restaurants, friends!!!
And the not knowing…when will it end?
Yup, WFH is really a lot harder. I think it’s because so many people are checking their emails and stuff all throughout the day so it seems like there’s constantly stuff that needs to get done.
I have a good amount of frozen veggies but I don’t like frozen spinach unfortunately, I wish I did!
Ugh sorry to hear that work is still crazy…remember, boundaries!
And, please don’t get me started on those protesters! I really think the media is adding to the hype at this point. It’s all very frustrating to watch.
I’m starting to dread the grocery store too…thankfully my husband has taken to doing more of the shopping.
So true! One major project is done as of today and by the end of next week I should be done with another project. It will be nice to have those two things off my plate!
I do think that the media is sensationalizing the protests (I’m hoping it’s not THAT many people), but still, I want to shake some sense into them. One woman actually had a sign that said ‘Give me Liberty or Give me Death’ – seriously?!?!
Aww, I’m sorry. I’m with you there–grocery shopping used to be my favorite form of shopping but definitely not so much these days. I’ve been really tired lately from the job too–I hope things calm down for you by May!
SIghhhhh on the covidiots. It’s so disheartening to hear about them on the news. :[
It’s so annoying to see the covidiots on the news with their protest signs. It’s such a slap in the face to all of the healthcare workers that are busting their butt in the hospitals.
I always hated grocery shopping, so Mr PugRunner does it. He is 100% not down with paying for delivery. He’s weird lol. He has found his groove and goes early in the morning to get it done. My only complaint is that he’s not great at thinking on the fly (like, oh, we need this and it’s not on the list so I will grab it, or oh, if they are out of this veggie, I’ll grab that one instead).
I think people are just scared and angry and looking for acknowledgement of that. I want things to open up at some point, but I’m not sure how or when. It must be terrifying for those who have lost their jobs, can’t get through to the unemployment website (a HUGE problem in my state), and are struggling to feed their families. It all makes me so sad.
That’s great that your husband has found a groove that works for him when it comes to grocery shopping during this crazy time! I actually went to the store on Sunday morning last week and it actually wasn’t horrible so I feel like I may try that again.
Totally agree with you! I want things to re-open but in a way that is safe and makes sense. I am concerned that the governor of Georgia didn’t think to consult with the mayors of major cities, like Atlanta and Savannah, in his state. I don’t believe his plan makes any sense, but I also hope that we don’t see spikes in COVID-19 cases there.
I have definitely been working out alot more. And yes the grocery store, I always dread! I can’t believe businesses are starting to reopen in certain locations too!
I think one of the good things to come from all of this is the extra time to try out new workouts which is great!
Ugh, I never did like the grocery store to start with. Now that it’s my only outing away from home…still not a fan. I’ve been able to keep work within normal work hours, but I agree that shelter at home hasn’t exactly been a boon of free time. And just no on the protestors. I think we’re going to see a lot more of that as things start to reopen with restrictions in place. I hope I’m wrong.
I thought I would have all this extra time during the stay at home order but sadly that hasn’t been the case. I think I was slightly delusional about how much stuff I would be able to accomplish while at home, lol.
THe grocery shopping thing is so scary to me! I haven’t stepped foot in a store since this has happened, my husband usually goes. I was able to get groceries from Wegmans from Instacart so that was a huge relief! But yeah, I’m nervous about when I finally run out of disinfectant wipes…
I think that’s great you can start the day with a workout! It always is a great start to the day. Maybe at some point I’ll be able to do that again when baby E is a little older!
I am glad that your husband is able to do shopping for the groceries and that you were able to use a delivery service too – that’s really good! I say avoid the store as long as you can. I’m also on my last pack of clorox wipes which is making me super nervous too!
We had to start getting our groceries delivered, so I haven’t been in a store for more than 6 weeks. I miss it! I didn’t realize just how much “on the fly” planning I did until I had to start putting it all on a list for someone else to pick up. And it’s like Russian roulette in terms of what I actually get. Thankfully I’ve had some good shipt shoppers who have texted me and I’ve been able to substitute on the fly.
Life here has been weird, but work for my husband is finally starting to calm down. I had to basically take on everything else as he was working crazy hours for a while. Maybe I can get him to take back the “clean up the kitchen” chore…
I’ve heard the same thing from people getting grocery delivery, but luckily it seems like the substitutions you have received have been good.
I’m glad that work is dying down for your husband and that you will hopefully now get some help with more of the household stuff!
I agree about grocery shopping. It is just weird now. And yeah what’s up with the spinach being out. So many covidiots out there!
I was actually able to find fresh spinach at the supermarket this morning and I was so happy, lol.
I feel you on work. I’m (personally, I do’n’t judge anyone else for their choices) disappointed in my lack of reading.
If you’re iphone, the Organizy app might help you. It will automatically bucket the items in order if you shop at a chain so you don’t have to worry about missing and circling back. I also love it for easy re-adding to list.
I’m also a little upset with myself for my lack of reading as well.. I have a stack of books just staring at me right now lol
Thanks for the heads up on the Organizy app – that’s genius! I will try it the next time I go to the store.
at 99 cents it is probably the best and most cost effective paid app I ever bought. For some stores it will even integrate their sales for products you buy, but I’ve never tried that piece.
Same. I rearranged my living room yesterday and now the sad bookshelves are right next to me.
I am with you on all these points! Unpacking the groceries is a workout all by itself but it doesn’t help my sanity like running does. I do my runs at night although I do envy people who can run first thing in the morning. Great runfession!
Who ever thought that unpacking groceries would be such a process?! It’s definitely something that I don’t think I’ll get used to.