More of the Same

Day One of “Enhanced Community Quarantine” is about the same as the other days before. One exception, security guards at my building arrived this morning asking for my name and phone number for a quarantine pass. According to the posts I’ve read and the Mayor’s Executive Order, all persons outside will be required to have a pass.

I’m uncertain what the consequences for violation of the policy are but I’m certain I don’t want to face those consequences. I’m a guest in this country. I want to behave as a great “house guest.” I will comply, despite my personal feelings, will any and all regulations of the country.

Again, it’s about being a good citizen, a good guest, and a better person.

Today, Sunday, March 29, 2020, I am grateful that:

All my needs are met today. I’ve got food, shelter, and water. I’ve also got some Coca-Cola so things are good. It’s interesting that during these challenging times I have to remember the most basic of items. It’ll be interesting whether I’ll recall these events in the not too distant future.

I had a conversation with Stan this morning. We had a chance to catch up a bit and I was able to wish him and Angie a happy anniversary. It’s been five years for their marriage. Funny how time passes so quickly.

Jim has been messaging me in the mornings. It’s a pleasant surprise. I’ve known him for more than a year of living in Cebu. We’re cordial but not the closest of friends. Not for any reason, other than time. He’s constantly working, as am I, and I don’t think our schedules afford us much time for the other. The quarantine is allowing us, as I’m sure others, the chance to invest in some relationships we probably wouldn’t have done so at any other time.

Are you investing time with others you haven’t been able to in the past?

Do you celebrate the basics?

How are you displaying great citizenry?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!