April 12, 2020

Life in the Time of Corona

cenote nah yah

This time last year, I was in the Yucatan, swimming in cenotes and experiencing how Mexicans celebrate Easter.

Then my grandma passed away.
Then I got so sick that I had to be hospitalized.

This Easter, we're all stuck indoors, doing our best to social distance and flatten the curve.

I've been reflecting on the past year and while it hasn't been the greatest, I am:

  • Thankful for the health of my family and friends.
  • Grateful to the front-line health care providers for fighting in the trenches. The highlight of my day is at 7:30 p.m., when people in my neighbourhood stand on their balconies to cheer for these heroes.
  • Appreciative to the essential services workers who can't work from home because the rest of us rely on them.


Things that currently spark joy in my life:



Yes, it sucks being at home all day just as the warm weather is approaching but this meme puts it into perspective:

Your grandparents were called to war.
You're being called to sit on your couch.
You can do this.