What is happening!?!

When they announced that there was going to be a quarantine due to Covid-19, it seemed surreal. It was really hard for me to wrap my head around what was happening. I went to the grocery store the weekend it was announced, early in the morning as usual, and the shelves were empty. I stood there is disbelief at what was happening.

I honestly, thought it was going to blow over in a week or two. That was beginning of March. It is now the end of 2020. My husband and I are very fortunate to be able to work from home. We could stay home with our kids and didn’t have to feel the stress and strain so many others have had to endure.

I must say, I have really enjoyed my time at home with my family. I wish it wasn’t because of such an awful epidemic. But, we have had the opportunity to be home and watch our kids grow up in front of us. We got to be there the first time our son stood and took his first steps. We helped our daughter with her school work and projects. We had the time to finally get done some home projects we hadn’t had time to work on. It has been an amazing experience to spend so much time with them. And the dogs have definitely loved us being home.

I also took the opportunity to really work on myself this year. One of my resolutions for the year was to get back in shape and be healthier. My husband motivated me and helped me figure out exercise options I actually enjoyed. I didn’t have to rush to work in the morning or rush to get home at night, so I had extra time to actually think about our meals and fix breakfast, lunch and dinner. My quick fix meals from whatever fast food place I happened upon, were replaced with much healthier homemade meals.

This year has changed my life in major ways. I took the time to reflect on myself and become better. I dabbled in yoga before, but this year made it a priority. Not just for the physical, exercise aspect. I did research, read books, and listened to podcasts, that helped me understand the practice on an emotional, mental and spiritual level. I helped with stress and anxiety. It helped me learn to listen to my body and what it needs and appreciate it in a way I never have before.

I took the time to learn more about nutrition and mental wellness. I made changes that I am excited about and want to share with others.

While it was a hard year for the world, I will choose to appreciate this year for allowing me the chance to become better. For showing me what is important and how fragile our lives and world is. To stop and take the time to be present in the moment. To not take my life and the lives of those I love for granted and to be grateful.