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Do you feel a sense of solidarity with any particular group at this point in the pandemic? If so, which group(s) and why?
A part of my soul is out there Waiting for everyone to devour Consuming words they may or may not enjoy I feel as though my work is cheap Like those bag of chips in the vending machine Bending my mind to give into to temptation’s Craving as I stare at my translucent reflection To see through the looking plastic of food That’s quite terrible for my gut but great for my mind’s soul Solely spirited sauntering around from daydreams To daymares of mistakes I am constantly trying to avoid Mentally but this too shall pass somehow if I let my mind wander And get lost in itself from fanfictions to dreams about achievements I hope n know I can get to once I get down to business To defeat my inner mind always adding extra weight when I just want to fly, but this weight I have will make me stronger Slowly through sweat, sugar, and saltiness, I will overcome through it all and find the weight less heavy Helping heal hearts’ holes wholey Wonder why characters go through pain? To remember the other versions of themselves To write new chapters and stories endlessly for the rest of time I wish this could rhyme more but it’s more about the journey That dash in between the numbers on a stone That last memory folks have of you before your face is forgotten That last photo people have of you wondering what type of person you were That last second of an impact you had that made my day to never forget that A part of my soul is out there With you.
April 21, 2021
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Many of us have experienced restrictions on movement and social contact during the pandemic. Talk about any restrictions that have especially affected you.
In late March of 2020, the University of New Mexico shut down the campus and all staff were asked to work from home. I packed up my office and brought my adjustable height dual monitor stand and computer home, and set it up in the sunroom. Some of the pros: It's nice not to have to commute anymore I used to wonder what the cat did all day at home. Now I know. If a service worker like a repair person or a delivery guy is coming to the house, I'm always home Some of the cons Despite upgrading to a more expensive internet service, and replacing the modem, the interrnet connection at home is still much slower than on campus. Especially the upload speed. I miss my co-workers, many of whom were friends and close colleagues. I find it hard to focus on work when I'm surrounded by all the undone chores and possible projects at the house Not sure if it's a feature or a bug: Being able to hit the kitchen for food anytime
February 22, 2021