2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

[momasaurus]

You're right! And until last week, I was going out occasionally to the grocery store because I was being careful. Plus, as you say, packages come into the house, so it's impossible to totally quarantine.

And then I went to the grocery store, and five days later I came down with an upper respiratory infection. Of course, you can imagine what I worried about!

Fortunately, it was only (only!) pleurisy. I have a wonderful pulmonologist. She sent me to the hospital (the hospital! eek!) for a chest X-ray, she saw me in her office EARLY the next morning, before any other patients arrived, she listened to my chest, she confirmed that it was only (only!) pleurisy. One week, and lots of prednisone, later… and I'm on the mend.

But. Now Mr. PG and I are banned from all outside-the-house errands other than outdoor walks. We just can't take the chance with my health. And when packages come to the house, they get opened outside and the boxes go directly to recycle. Then we wash our hands for a hundred years.

But of course we're older, and I'm at risk. I don't know that everyone has to be that careful. We're just following my doctor's orders. And I feel much calmer, now that we have a good plan to keep me healthy.

I think everyone has to balance what feels safe with what feels do-able.

Absolutely agree. We have to reach our own comfort level with contact, etc. I am noticing that people are getting restless, though (I feel it myself), and I hope we don't start taking chances. I'm glad you are OK!

 

[Cookiefiend]

Beautiful bags, I especially like your Vespa.

Thank you! It's one of my favorite bags - casual, light and easy to carry.

You're right! And until last week, I was going out occasionally to the grocery store because I was being careful. Plus, as you say, packages come into the house, so it's impossible to totally quarantine.

And then I went to the grocery store, and five days later I came down with an upper respiratory infection. Of course, you can imagine what I worried about!

Fortunately, it was only (only!) pleurisy. I have a wonderful pulmonologist. She sent me to the hospital (the hospital! eek!) for a chest X-ray, she saw me in her office EARLY the next morning, before any other patients arrived, she listened to my chest, she confirmed that it was only (only!) pleurisy. One week, and lots of prednisone, later… and I'm on the mend.

But. Now Mr. PG and I are banned from all outside-the-house errands other than outdoor walks. We just can't take the chance with my health. And when packages come to the house, they get opened outside and the boxes go directly to recycle. Then we wash our hands for a hundred years.

But of course we're older, and I'm at risk. I don't know that everyone has to be that careful. We're just following my doctor's orders. And I feel much calmer, now that we have a good plan to keep me healthy.

I think everyone has to balance what feels safe with what feels do-able.

Ohmygosh - I'm glad you're on the mend…so scary.
I am trying to *really* limit my visits to the grocery - as in only if I have to go.
Mr Cookie though is very particular…. for example I did not have Gruyere cheese and was going to substitute swiss - Mr Cookie wasn't going to stand for that, so went to the grocery. It's not that important! He did come home and sanitized (as best as is possible) everything, but to me that wasn't worth the effort.
I am sanitizing everything as well, packages are opened in the garage, and then directly to the recycle bin and the contents of packages stays in the garage for 24 hours. Same with the mail. If it has to be refrigerated right away, it gets wiped down and put away.
I'm trying but occasionally feel panicked.
<off to go take some deep breaths along with my paper bag just in case I take too many deep breaths too fast>

I like my B because of the casual and sturdy leather - I have no use for one of those perfect ladylike Bs, although I admire them on others. B30 is probably more practical, but I already have bags that carry that amount, so the 35 gives more room. It can get heavy, but I mostly use it when I'm doing things that involve being in cars or taxis, so not a lot of walking. What leather/color would you want?

Well - I have plenty of bags that carry that amount too, but it's a good size for me.
I think I would like a fun color - probably pink.
I don't *need* one though, so probably won't get one, but it's fun to look and think about.
I've been looking at black bags - I think I'm going to retire the Ferragamo (the old one that I think is an early Sopia). I've been carrying it because I'm not worried about it, but I looked at it on my front seat the other day and thought 'Holy smokes - that's looking really rough!' I really like my LV Lockme - it's basically a tote but with a nice shoulder strap - so I'm kinda looking around for something to carry like it so I don't wear out the LV. Naturally, I see all sorts of things that are cute, but I've been able to say to myself "I don't need that because I have *this x,y or z* that I love."
Yayyyyy for this thread!

 

[etoupebirkin]

Just found this thread — Brown and tan, I'll play!!!

 

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Gorgeous brown and tan collection, your henna detailed HAC is so special!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

I’m so sorry. Sending you hugs. I’m really struggling too. So, I suspect I know to some extent how you feel. Is there a goal or some positive outcome you can work towards right now? When I get teary / sad, I try to focus on doing something that will make this tough time seem “worth it” in some way.

And, the times that doesn’t work, I baby myself, eat some buttery toast (hence my widened thighs) and take a nap. We can’t be warriors 24/7. Perhaps you can do something indulgent just for you,

Thank-you @Sparkletastic! I´m sorry you are feeling low, too!

At the moment there doesn´t seem to be anything to motivate me.
Everything I do feels so meaningless. All I feel I need to do is cry, but can´t.

For example last week I altered a very messy dress, finally got it to fit after days so that not even my DH who is my worst critic found any fault and then I put it away well knowing I won´t have any chance to wear it... days spent without reaching anything.
Yesterday I sat for hours researching and hunting down a Longchamp amazone bag- what for? I know it won´t meet my quality standards. I simply can´t forget the SA in the Paris airport store taking the bag I wanted to see out of a storage cabinet stuffed with bags in clear plastic bags of the crackling type as if they were cheapest counterfeit... Result: none, but being sure I don´t want it. On to hunting for an Aigner Lucy... I´m laughing now! I had this bag, found it wrong for myself though it´s lovely and gave it to my daughter...
It´s all spinning in menaingless circles, sitting here slumped over the computer as this is the only posture for me to not feel cold to the core.
Not even chocolate helps nor listening to The Doors.
Rant over. Thank-you for listening!

DH just reminded me the fridge has been empty for days. I need to go to the grocery store and am scared. Still no news on when the schools will re-open and very frightened they might do it next week.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Just found this thread — Brown and tan, I'll play!!!
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Stunning! Thank-you for showing!

 

[dcooney4]

Just found this thread — Brown and tan, I'll play!!!
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Gorgeous!

 

[More bags]

Just found this thread — Brown and tan, I'll play!!!
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Gorgeous brown and tan collection, your henna detailed HAC is so special!

I forgot to quote @etoupebirkin when I replied earlier.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Back from the grocery store and I am totally shocked! No hand desinfectant at the entry any more and people do not keep any distance anymore. They shop like they used to do before covid, standing in clusters and chatting, brushing by other people.... I wore a mask and had people stare, turn around and laugh or comment from the off.... would have loved to run away.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

xx
You're in the US aren't you? Which state?

I´m in Germany, Mecklenburg Western Pomerania- former GDR. I´m so schocked as the cases have just started coming closer to our small town. There are some only 25 kms away, now.

 

[Cookiefiend]

Just found this thread — Brown and tan, I'll play!!!
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Beautiful! A Vibrato Dalvy - be still my heart!
(though that HAC is pretty special!)

Thank-you @Sparkletastic! I´m sorry you are feeling low, too!

At the moment there doesn´t seem to be anything to motivate me.
Everything I do feels so meaningless. All I feel I need to do is cry, but can´t.

For example last week I altered a very messy dress, finally got it to fit after days so that not even my DH who is my worst critic found any fault and then I put it away well knowing I won´t have any chance to wear it... days spent without reaching anything.
Yesterday I sat for hours researching and hunting down a Longchamp amazone bag- what for? I know it won´t meet my quality standards. I simply can´t forget the SA in the Paris airport store taking the bag I wanted to see out of a storage cabinet stuffed with bags in clear plastic bags of the crackling type as if they were cheapest counterfeit... Result: none, but being sure I don´t want it. On to hunting for an Aigner Lucy... I´m laughing now! I had this bag, found it wrong for myself though it´s lovely and gave it to my daughter...
It´s all spinning in menaingless circles, sitting here slumped over the computer as this is the only posture for me to not feel cold to the core.
Not even chocolate helps nor listening to The Doors.
Rant over. Thank-you for listening!

DH just reminded me the fridge has been empty for days. I need to go to the grocery store and am scared. Still no news on when the schools will re-open and very frightened they might do it next week.

Oh hon - sending you hugs!

Back from the grocery store and I am totally shocked! No hand desinfectant at the entry any more and people do not keep any distance anymore. They shop like they used to do before covid, standing in clusters and chatting, brushing by other people.... I wore a mask and had people stare, turn around and laugh or comment from the off.... would have loved to run away.

shame on them.

 

[muchstuff]

I´m in Germany, Mecklenburg Western Pomerania- former GDR. I´m so schocked as the cases have just started coming closer to our small town. There are some only 25 kms away, now.

My apologies, I thought you were in the US. I don't understand how people can have that "it won't happen here" attitude. We've seen what happens when the warnings aren't heeded. Stay safe!

 

[cowgirlsboots]

My apologies, I thought you were in the US. I don't understand how people can have that "it won't happen here" attitude. We've seen what happens when the warnings aren't heeded. Stay safe!

No problem. I still don´t have the slightest idea where people are situated....
Thank-you! I will stay safe as I vowed not to leave the yard anymore. I´m so fed up by people!

 

[whateve]

Thank you! It's one of my favorite bags - casual, light and easy to carry.

Ohmygosh - I'm glad you're on the mend…so scary.
I am trying to *really* limit my visits to the grocery - as in only if I have to go.
Mr Cookie though is very particular…. for example I did not have Gruyere cheese and was going to substitute swiss - Mr Cookie wasn't going to stand for that, so went to the grocery. It's not that important! He did come home and sanitized (as best as is possible) everything, but to me that wasn't worth the effort.
I am sanitizing everything as well, packages are opened in the garage, and then directly to the recycle bin and the contents of packages stays in the garage for 24 hours. Same with the mail. If it has to be refrigerated right away, it gets wiped down and put away.
I'm trying but occasionally feel panicked.
<off to go take some deep breaths along with my paper bag just in case I take too many deep breaths too fast>

Well - I have plenty of bags that carry that amount too, but it's a good size for me.
I think I would like a fun color - probably pink.
I don't *need* one though, so probably won't get one, but it's fun to look and think about.
I've been looking at black bags - I think I'm going to retire the Ferragamo (the old one that I think is an early Sopia). I've been carrying it because I'm not worried about it, but I looked at it on my front seat the other day and thought 'Holy smokes - that's looking really rough!' I really like my LV Lockme - it's basically a tote but with a nice shoulder strap - so I'm kinda looking around for something to carry like it so I don't wear out the LV. Naturally, I see all sorts of things that are cute, but I've been able to say to myself "I don't need that because I have *this x,y or z* that I love."
Yayyyyy for this thread!

I'm getting frustrated that I can't get some of the ingredients I like to use, but I don't think I'll risk leaving the house to shop until it is considered safe. They aren't available from instacart even if I know they are in the grocery store. I can understand how Mr. Cookie feels. Swiss isn't the same as gruyere. I think there is a risk with anything that is delivered, but not as big of a risk as going out in public to get those things myself.

DH is obsessive when a package is delivered. He won't touch them. He "supervises" when I bring them in and open them. I just use my bare hands to pick up the box. I put it down on our tile floor. I have dedicated scissors I use to open packages. I remove the contents, then take the packing to the trash or the garage. Then I wash my hands. I pick up my sanitizing spray and spray my scissors and any of the items that can get wet. Then I put them away. I wash my hands again. If I touched any doorknobs or light switches I spray those.

DH acts like I'm not being careful enough, yet yesterday he brought in the mail and dropped it next to where I was sitting. I didn't want the mail put there. What I've been doing with mail is opening everything, throwing away the envelopes, and then washing my hands.

 

[muchstuff]

No problem. I still don´t have the slightest idea where people are situated....
Thank-you! I will stay safe as I vowed not to leave the yard anymore. I´m so fed up by people!

We have our share of idiots here too. There was a protest downtown the other day (admittedly, small) by a bunch of conspiracy theorists with placards stating "down with government control" .