Last week, I blogged about my first week of teleworking over at ACRLog. The goal of that post was to document a moment. I figured I could keep documenting teleworking here on my blog. Plus, with all this time on my hands, blogging regularly gives me a chance to update my website.
10 days of teleworking complete. My picture of the day continues, and it gives me a reason to try new outfit combinations. Tuesday was the low point of the week, and reminded me of 2 AM that one time I was stuck in my car on I-80. On Wednesday, in an effort to renew my spirits, I put on my favorite jumper and wore tights. For me, putting on my normal outfits keeps me as focused as I can be at this moment. If I wear sweats, I am guaranteed to just pick at my work, like I might do on a weekend when I need to get a few things done. Part of my mindset for this telework is having boundaries and I’ve realized that my work outfits can be a boundary.
I also ended each day with a walk around my neighborhood. It’s something to look forward to, a time to listen to my favorite tunes, and to create some distance after work. I felt surprisingly busy after work, catching up with friends, going to virtual clarinet choir, and stitching. Tonight I’m doing virtual bingo, which is an experience. I mean, I love bingo, but usually I think of bingo in early June, in a big tent on wooden benches with corn kernels as our markers. Not something I play in my apartment. But these are weird times.
What was the most calming this week were the moments where things felt normal. For example, the LibParlor gals are already used to being long distance friends over technology. Sure, our Marco Polo videos are a little more frequent, but we know how to communicate. There’s something comforting about that and it helps to keep all the non-normal stuff in perspective.
Today, as we bantered in Zoom rooms before meetings started, the question of “What are you doing this weekend?” came up. Everyone grinned at that question, “Nothing” was a common answer. This feels like a common response for the next couple of weeks. I’m trying to find ways to add excitement to these days, aka I’m going to build a fort. Stay tuned.
See you in another Zoom room!