It’s the season of what we like to call “Fall” in New England. The days are short, the air is brisk and the leaves are “falling” from the trees. I happen to like this season because the temperatures in Connecticut tend not to be too extreme plus it’s a great time to enjoy backyard bonfires.
It’s also cold and flu season so I scheduled my flu shot this coming week at my place of employment. I was advised by my Primary Care Physician to get the Shingles shot this year which by the way comes in two separate doses. I’m well over 50 but for some reason was advised to take care of it this year. Our local pharmacy (Walgreens) made it real simple for me.
The drawn-out Covid pandemic (which could easily turn into a “Twindemic” with the upcoming Flu season upon us) is still causing me to pause as to what activities I should or should not participate in. For instance, I went to see Erykah Badu a few weeks ago at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT because the people in charge were asking all attendees to be fully vaccinated and wear their masks. However, I skipped going to an outdoor festival in Hamden, CT because there would be children there under the age of 12 who, at this time, cannot be vaccinated. Decisions, decisions…
And as far as work goes I am currently in month 15 of working hybrid for the News 8 local sales department and I’m not mad about it (smile). You see I enjoy working from home every other day because it keeps me in the practice of dressing up to go into work in the first place (smile). I am forced to put on a nice dress or blouse and skirt every other day. Otherwise I would just live in yoga pants and baseball caps (double smile).
I also get to touch base with my fav co-workers and experience a change of scenery from the home decor. But working from home also has its perks: those aforementioned yoga pants and baseball caps, no commute, noontime walks and healthy lunches. Truth be told I actually work harder when I’m working from home as I still get up at the same time every day but on those days can begin at least an hour earlier, multi-task at lunchtime and end whenever I feel like it (after quitting time) since I’m already home.
Being a true fan of Social Media, I am noticing more and more posts of people in general spending quality time with their families and their friends. In my opinion the notion of Family is back in a Big Way and it is very apparent. If nothing else comes from this pandemic, it will have shown us that Family and Relationships are truly what we all have been missing.
TVFL readers, have a Great Week.
