Acceptance
Hello, everyone and happy Friday! We celebrated today (if you could call it that) I’ll share it later in the post.
This morning started off with a weekly trip to the grocery store. I worked on my grocery list last night and finalized it this morning before heading to the store. I went at about 9:30am this morning. I was trying to decide if I was going to wear my homemade mask or not to the store. I decided to put it in my purse and I would think about it on the way. I got to the store and debated the mask concept for a few more minutes. Can I wear it and not touch my face? Will I feel comfortable? In the end I decided to put it on, I’m glad I did.
I bring a disinfecting wipe with me and wipe down the cart, throw the wipe away and sanitize my hands. Off to conquer the grocery list. My first job was to hunt for peroxide. It still isn’t available, I’ll try next time. As I walked the aisles, I was glad I wore my mask. It brought a layer of comfort and protection. I felt another wave of sadness float over me as I was shopping. Everyone seemed scared and uncertain of even being there. There was no chit chat or even looking at others. We all looked like robots procuring our groceries. This one lady in gloves touched every bag of carrots looking for the perfect bunch! Seriously folks, please don’t touch everything. I just wanted to say, hey keep what you touch, especially with the 3rd bag you’ve grabbed to investigate.
I used to pride myself on the healthy foods in my grocery basket; it felt like a badge of honor so to speak. Yes, I grab a lot of fresh fruits and veggies but the potato chips feel a little much sometimes. Sometimes I feel bad with the amount of food that I’m choosing each week. I have to keep remembering that we used to eat out at least twice a week and I would make a big trip and a couple of small trips a week. It’s just a complete readjustment in our trips to the store and lifestyle. My grocery bill has been consistent each time so that is good.
Campbell and I loved the weather today. We went on another bike ride and took Lucy on a walk downtown. I called in an order to Culture Beer and Cheese in Brighton. We picked up some cheese, Rogue Smokey Bleu and Bucheron. They were also selling Gelato today so Campbell and I had a nice sorbetto for the walk home. Once we walked in the house, Lucy was so tired from our walk she didn’t even make it to the couch. Poor girl…,
We decided to celebrate today. We love ramen from the Slurping Turtle in Ann Arbor. Meijers didn’t quite have everything I was looking for as well so we decided to go on an Ann Arbor run. I love Sparrow Meat Market in Kerrytown. I was able to call in and pay for my order. I parked in the farmers market area, called and they brought me my order. I opened the trunk and she put it in my car. I am excited to get some flank steak, chicken, rosemary ham, Swiss cheese and a few groceries. Matt and Campbell has a Zingerman’s list. We were able to do the same thing as well. They aren’t even allowing customers inside the deli. I was so glad to see them keeping people spaced apart. I walked up to the courtyard, picked up my order and then headed to Slurping Turtle. I had placed and paid for my order online, drove up, gave them a call and they brought me my order. It was easy, seamless and it felt great to get some yummy food I can’t cook at home.
It was so sad driving through Ann Arbor tonight. Our trip would’ve been very different just a few weeks ago. We would’ve walked the entire time and then maybe headed to Blank Slate for ice cream afterwards. I miss the hustle and bustle of walking through a city alive with people.
I also thought that since we ate out tonight there would be no dishes…. wrong… we brought it home. It was still worth it though.
Today the CDC recommended that everyone wear a cloth mask or handkerchief in public. I think more and more data is showing that this virus is airborne and contagious. A text I received from the state of Michigan stated that one person can infect 40 people. Please, please, please stay home. If you must go out be smart about it. Lots of healthy thoughts friends and keep washing your hands. Sarah
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