Enhanced Community Quarantine

It started today, enhanced community quarantine is in effect. A significant change of environment today as I left my condo. First, the cash machine is not working. Not a big deal, minor inconvenience. Next, no taxis. Worse than Sinulog as only a few were spotted but all taken with passengers so I chose to walk to the nearest ATM, about 15 minutes away. Upon arriving at the ATM, I wasn’t allowed entry since I didn’t have a mask or handkerchief. Afterwards, I walked to the mall, no mask, no entry, plus an incredibly long line to get into the grocery store.

I then walked another 30 minutes or so, trying three different ATMs on the way. While walking from the third ATM I saw Mo and Dennis standing in front of their apartment. We ate lunch together and Mo offered to give me a ride home. We were stopped once on the way back to his apartment but not on our commute to my apartment.

Living here will be very different during this period. I’m interested to see how things, myself and others respond.

Today, Saturday, March 28, 2020, I am grateful that:

I remembered my parents’ anniversary. I can’t recall how many years they would have been married, but it’s also Stan and Angie’s anniversary. I’ll reach out in a couple of hours and wish them congrats.

I got a chance to walk today. I haven’t walked that far in years. With or without intent, I don’t usually walk four or five miles in a day. Felt good, but during the heat of the day, not the best of choices.

Mo gave me a ride home. It would have been irritating, I’m certain, to have to walk another four or five miles on my return trip, having to stop and provide my ID and an explanation as I was out after the curfew imposed at noon today.

How do you behave when circumstances change?

Are you easily adaptable?

How will you enhance two of your relationships today? Via social media, text, or a phone call, how will you let others know your are thinking of them and their well being?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!