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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
When I got my reminder for journaling this week, I ignored it at first. I was really angry at not being able to get a vaccine appointment. But then this week, I did work that met enthusiastic approval from folks often hard to please AND: I decided to try to repair this lamp. The switch was going bad for some time and then one day I couldn't turn the lamp on. I love this lamp, it's on the dresser in my bedroom. I found it at one of those discount home goods stores a few years ago, so it's one of a kind. I watched some videos online, then I walked over to the hardware store and bought a new socket. I got out some tools and replaced the socket and voilá, it works! What a sense of efficacy and overcoming doubt. And I just got back from getting dose one. So a really good week. (And it's spring!!!!)
March 27, 2021
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Do you have any concerns about the long-term impact of the pandemic on children, either in general or in your life? If so, talk about one or two of your biggest concerns.
Australia is a lucky country indeed pandemic wise. I have not heard of drastic aftermaths occurring to the children of this state. We have adequate medical facilities and a dedicated healthcare work force. This is my biggest concern today, (15 May 2021,) as Indian Australians who have been visiting India in the past few months will be allowed to start to return to Australia from India. Although it is only fair for Australians to return to Australia to receive proper medical care, there is some worry that they might bring back latent pandemic sources to be exposed after a reasonable period: 1-21 days? Will they be kind enough to be quarantine so that they are safe before they venture out into the open. We are worried the innocent children may catch the pandemic because of this careless kindness. This was probably one of the reasons I grabbed the first opportunity to have my first jab before today.
May 17, 2021