Great to know you’ve arrived safely!! We’re now 2 hours plane ride away!
2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?
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Yes on day 4 now. It is tough since we can not leave our unit, can not even go to common rooms. We couldn’t even order food when we arrived since we did not have a local cell phone. Luckily I had lined up someone to do things for us like grocery shop and do laundry (and watch our kids once they are allowed in unit after quarantine) and I have a local cell now since my work delivered it for me (and they sent over a ton of masks for whole family and hand sanitizer). We are now trying to figure out all the online schools for our kids and start new jobs remotely. My husband and I do Pilates in the morning and have been trying to keep a routine for the kids. We are fine overall - healthy, have great jobs and everyone has been SO supportive.
I am so excited to be in Asia! Can’t wait to travel once things calm down.
Wow, mine came the next day (everything I order from the H website comes super quickly, which is great because the ordering itself usually demands immediate gratification). My delivery people just leave stuff on my (safe and secluded) front porch.I bought one of the lipsticks a few weeks ago, and then last week when our county was told to shelter in place I treated myself to the lip baum. It's arriving today via FedEx.
I got a text from FedEx this morning telling me that the package was being delivered "Signature Required." Really? They expect the driver and me to stand side by side while I sign his little electronic gizmo? I don't THINK so!
But maybe he honks, puts the gizmo and package in your driveway and retreats to his truck. You approach cautiously, sign the gizmo, drop it, grab your package and run back into the house. He retrieves his gizmo and moves on to the next delivery. A moment later, you have soft lips.
It was great that you were able to line up local support before you got there. It also sounds as though your company is being supportive, which must make you feel good.
Pilates is a great idea.
It must be so hard to keep your kids occupied.
Four days down, ten to go!
Hi @essiedub, thanks for your kind words
I love my Céline Small Cabas Phantom with Belt. It is an easy to use, fairly lightweight (unlined), casual, large tote. It has pebbled leather, the straps are soft, comfortable and fit easily on my shoulder with or without a coat. It is one of my larger capacity bags and has an interior zipped pocket and 2 flat pockets. I use a bag organizer or a large cosmetic bag to corral my SLGs. Mine has held up well over the four years I’ve had this bag.
It comes in quite a few different colours and black and taupe are my favourite versions, with a wink to @whateve 
who is considering adding the taupe one to her collection. I have many times considered adding a taupe Cabas Phantom to my collection - thankfully, I can’t justify it due to currently carrying small/medium bags more often than totes.I hope it helps!
He retrieves his gizmo, and a moment later you have soft lips… that's the new Hermès ad!
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I love your 70s dance party with your parents!Great score on the shoes!! i hope you get to take the medical boot off soon!
I'm sorry to hear about your panic attack, i'm glad you're doing better.
I feel the same way!
I agree on maintaining structure. My state has now implemented mandatory stay in place with the exception of essential personnel. effective midnight so earlier this morning. I was already working from home because of my immune compromised issues. I'm work at home indefinitely, and I keep my week work days structured. i find it helps me a lot; I wake up do yoga, shower, put on make-up, and get ready as though i'm going in the office, take my brake, and lunch. on the weekends i do my regular chores around the house, and for company, i have you guys here on TPF, movies, and Last night I had a virtual "back in time" 70s dance party with my parents back home in NYC. After my near death experience in 2018, my outlook on life in general changed, and I'm just trying to make the best out of this situation.
as for bags, i'll post my black bags when i get off work. i do have some holes in my bag closet i want to fill, but that will come at the end of the year.
Thanks for sharing this story Cookie. My MIL is getting an ultrasound tomorrow for her injured arm and she is completely uneasy about 1) leaving the hose and 2) going to a medical facility where germs could be floating around. I shared the content of your post and I think she feels much better having an idea on how to sanitize everything as returns to her home.hahaa! I get it - I don't wanna either!
The blue Africa will be beautiful - I can't wait to see them!
Thank you sweetie - I am feeling better and trying to make the best of a bad situation.
A '70s dance party sounds so fun!
Well - yay the boot is coming off! Boo - having to buy 2 pairs of shoes… how long will you need to be wrapped? Maybe you can find something not too expensive?
I'm not much a talker either (something I noticed on the 2 Zooms I've done) but I do listen well. Some people are definitely talkers and they're not getting much of an opportunity to talk to (or at) others right now!
Yeah… I hear you! It's why I didn't take the tote I made - it's washable and big enough… but I don't like it enough to carry it unless I absolutely have to. I did wipe the handle of my LV Pallas with a clorox wipe yesterday - I figure they're dark anyway and will get darker with time.
But you're completely right - my hands are clean and washed often (my poor cuticles), I don't set my purse anywhere dirty, and with the Shelter in Place order - I'm not going anywhere except the grocery that I would need to worry about it getting dirty/infected.
Now when I came home from the hospital, I was told by both my nurse and the ER doctor to undress (everything - which wasn't much because I was in my pjs) in the garage, shower, and wash everything, including my glasses. After showering I went out to the garage with tongs, picked up my clothes and put them directly in the washing machine. I did not feel like that was overkill, but their warning did kinda scare me.
Beautiful spring colours and lovely scarf Elaine!
Fantastic saturated colour on your Mini MAB tote!
Your “lovely” is lovely! It looks comfortable to wear!
Your Saddle Bag looks great and I love that you love it, "je ne regrette rien!"@Sparkletastic, congratulations on giving the boot ‘the boot’!
I admire how you’re able to keep lighthearted when you’ve already been under home confinement for so long already! Sending hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery and finding ways to address the boredom. We’ll be asking you to share your advice.
I admire how you’re able to keep lighthearted when you’ve already been under home confinement for so long already! Sending hugs and best wishes for a speedy recovery and finding ways to address the boredom. We’ll be asking you to share your advice.
Both books are by Jason Fung:
The Obesity Code and The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting: Heal Your Body Through Intermittent, Alternate Day, and Extended Fasting.
The Obesity Code is drier, more medical. The Complete Guide to Intermittent Fasting is written more for regular people and had a lot of success stories. One of my sons is Type 1 diabetic, I would love for him to read it. He will always be on insulin, but this could help him reduce it, and improve his A1C.