Big kiddo's 2nd (annual?) outdoor movie screening birthday party. Projector, collapsible screen, temporary subscription to Disney Plus to watch the movie of choice ("Luca"), lemonade, cupcakes, 7 packages of microwave popcorn served with a ladle in little red and white striped boxes, piñata from Target filled with all sorts of crap (before sundown), darkness. Boom. She LOVED it. When the movie ended early, we turned the whole thing into a dance party, and the kids had a blast.
September 23, 2021
On the positive side, I was offered a job interview. I have been trying to find a job for over 10 months, and finally am getting interview for a job I really want and that is also decently paid. The negative side is that I have to go to the interview in person. Which means travelling by train for over an hour. I haven't gone on any public transport since March 12. And I realized that going on the train scares me. I am worried about how safe it is. I am worried about what it is going to be like to wear a mask for that long. I am worried about what it's going to be like to be interviewed while wearing a mask. Or what do I do if they tell me I need to take it off?!?! I'm worried about what are the new social codes - that although there are rules, not everyone is following. And how does one REALLY keep distance while waiting for the tube or sitting on it? ...
July 20, 2020