Social distancing has actually not been bad! Of course not going outside for days on end does start to feel a little weird but overall Eric and I are finding ways to stay busy and still enjoy life!!! Eric is always extra cautious and makes sure to go outside with his mask on AT ALL TIMES. And he reminds me every time I come back into the apartment that I need to: wash my hands immediately and disinfect any packages or objects that come into the apartment. My sister in law made us these super fine masks that are keeping us safe and COVID-19 free.
Eric is definitely the chef of the family. I know how to whip up some blue apron dinners but Eric makes the most delicious meals. I had no idea I was signing up to live with a culinary genius, but I got super lucky. He makes me breakfast, lunch and dinner on the fly. I feel like I live at a 5 star hotel haha. So to get to my point...on Easter Eric made this pineapple ham dish that was to die for. We ate a feast!! Drank cocktails (courtesy of me) and we watched movies all day long. That weekend I was on a Julia Roberts 90s chick flick binge and watched all her old romance movies. It was GREAT.
One thing Eric and I have started doing is virtual happy hours with our friends on Fridays. It is one way that we can stay social and make plans. We had one last weekend with our friend Gray and we have another one tomorrow night. It gives me a reason to take off my sweats and put some real clothes on.
On Sunday we drove from Philadelphia to the suburbs where Eric's parents live to celebrate his mom's birthday "social distancing" style. We parked our cars in his parents drive way, Eric's sister's family came and we all stayed more than 6 feet apart. We sang happy birthday, socialized and had cake.
In an effort to find other activities beyond television, Eric and I have started reading books at night before we go to bed. One book that was recommended to us by a friend is called The Alchemist. It's a really inspiring and cute story about a Shepard boy that is in search of his treasure, and how the universe conspires to help him achieve his goal. So...when reading it you can make it personal and add in what your "personal journey" is. It's an inspiring story that tells us to live our dreams and embrace the uncertainty. I highly recommend it!
