Surviving Covid

I never thought I would be as affected by the isolation that goes hand in hand with Covid-19.  I don't mind being alone and I often enjoy my solitude.  However, being on the cusp of introvert-extrovert, there are times when I need to be in large crowds to get energized.  With the pandemic looming large, that option is not available to me without creating a situation where I risk exposure to someone carrying the virus.  For those of us who enjoy and have a compulsion to travel, I can honestly say that social distancing sucks!

I recently took a trip - yes, I know I should have stayed home and not risked myself or anyone else - to Boston with some of the women in my family.  Many online news sites, social media platforms, and travel sites had information stating Salem was closing everything down and were recommending that travelers cancel their trips.  I am very happy we did not heed this poor advice.  We got tested for Covid before we left on the trip, got our results the second day of the trip, and had an absolute blast the rest of the trip!  We took a day trip up to Salem and I have to say that I was really impressed with the precautions and enforcement the Salem community had in place.  There were plenty of places to visit in Boston too.  Although many of the businesses were closed, many were not.  People practiced social distancing, wore masks, followed the rules set by the communities, and because of this we were able to enjoy our trip.

Nobody in our group got sick, nobody aquired Covid from travel, and nobody complained that the trip was wasted.  We were able to contribute to the Salem and Boston economy (even though our contributions were a drop in the bucket compared to normal tourism) without creating additional risk.  I don't think travel is a bad idea if people are smart about their social practices and pay close attention to hygeine.  Even working as a nurse, I am wearing my mask, using hand sanitzer followed by washing with soap and water (yes, I do both - in that order).  I don't touch my face, I don't pull my mask under my nose or chin - I remove my mask to eat and I don't let it dangle off of one ear like some.

I have taken a "hands off" stance when it comes to my own well being.  My coworkers do not touch me and they respect my "bubble".  This is nothing new for me and maybe that is another reason why I haven't contracted Covid.  My two sons have had it, I have been exposed mutlitple times, and I have had direct patient contact with Covid positive patients.  I have had five tests since last spring due to exposure or symptoms - all were negative.  Maybe the antihistamine effect of my allery pills make me less susceptible or maybe the Vitamin D supplements really do help.  Or maybe I am just lucky. I prefer to think that I am just cautious and that my efforts are what have kept me Covid free and hopefully will continue to do so.

This is Randomly Me - Daemon