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

[msd_bags]

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.

Wearing a mask getting stared at? Here, the government task force in charge of the covid situation has decreed that people going out should wear masks.

Btw, I remember my brother’s story. He went on a 10 day trip to the US in early March. Of course we were constantly reminding him to wear a mask, especially during plane rides. But he said, he didn’t want to do it on domestic US flights because nobody wore them and he might freak them out!! The day after his arrival here, our country went on lockdown. So, we had been very conscious of the virus for weeks already!!.

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" .

Not to offend anyone, but I guess this is the price we pay for too much freedom.

 

[cowgirlsboots]

Wearing a mask getting stared at? Here, the government task force in charge of the covid situation has decreed that people going out should wear masks.

I haven´t seen anybody in our town wearing a mask so far which I do not understand as the cases are coming nearer. There definetely are several only 25 kms away.
With being stared at I would have been ok, but people laughed. Not even all turned away from me for doing so, some barely could hold it... I had some "funny" remarks out of the off, too.
People in my town are strange!

 

[muchstuff]

I haven´t seen anybody in our town wearing a mask so far which I do not understand as the cases are coming nearer. There definetely are several only 25 kms away.
With being stared at I would have been ok, but people laughed. Not even all turned away from me for doing so, some barely could hold it... I had some "funny" remarks out of the off, too.
People in my town are strange!

You're just fashion-forward. Tell them that next time.

 

[whateve]

Wearing a mask getting stared at? Here, the government task force in charge of the covid situation has decreed that people going out should wear masks.

Btw, I remember my brother’s story. He went on a 10 day trip to the US in early March. Of course we were constantly reminding him to wear a mask, especially during plane rides. But he said, he didn’t want to do it on domestic US flights because nobody wore them and he might freak them out!! The day after his arrival here, our country went on lockdown. So, we had been very conscious of the virus for weeks already!!.


Not to offend anyone, but I guess this is the price we pay for too much freedom.

Where in the US did he travel to? It was already in Washington state in early March. We went to Las Vegas mid February. Even then, we debated cancelling our trip because we knew it was coming. I remember seeing a few people wearing masks. We made the decision to isolate around March 1, but we had to wait until the 10th to get DH's prescriptions.

 

[whateve]

I haven´t seen anybody in our town wearing a mask so far which I do not understand as the cases are coming nearer. There definetely are several only 25 kms away.
With being stared at I would have been ok, but people laughed. Not even all turned away from me for doing so, some barely could hold it... I had some "funny" remarks out of the off, too.
People in my town are strange!

I haven't seen anyone wearing a mask but I haven't gone further than the mailbox for over a month, except for 2 trips in which we never left the car, and didn't see anyone out.

 

[msd_bags]

Where in the US did he travel to? It was already in Washington state in early March. We went to Las Vegas mid February. Even then, we debated cancelling our trip because we knew it was coming. I remember seeing a few people wearing masks. We made the decision to isolate around March 1, but we had to wait until the 10th to get DH's prescriptions.

He went from March 4 up to 14. For work, I think it was to Kentucky. And then he proceeded to my sister in Missouri for a week’s vacation. He connected in Atlanta with Delta in most trips. We’re just glad after he completed his self quarantine here and was virus free!

 

[whateve]

He went from March 4 up to 14. For work, I think it was to Kentucky. And then he proceeded to my sister in Missouri for a week’s vacation. He connected in Atlanta with Delta in most trips. We’re just glad after he completed his self quarantine here and was virus free!

That's great! I think the areas he went to weren't hard hit. Is your sister in Missouri doing well?

 

[Sparkletastic]

I was out today for a follow up on my foot surgery. When I arrived, they had a sign on the door telling us not to come in but to call and check in. Then they would call when the doctor was ready to see us. So, we could wait in the hall or in our cars. I think that was a great system. (And, good news. No more bandages! Whoop!)

From there I had to go to WalMart to pick up things he told me I needed (oddly, one of them was styrofoam cups) to aid in my recovery. I was extremely frustrated because there was no sanitizer at the door for hands or carts. And, people weren’t keeping any distance.

The governor of my state has said he is going to repeal most of the social distancing requirements to help revive the state economy. In contrast, my politicians in my home state are calling for extended and increased measures.

I don’t think anyone knows what we should do and most are making this up as we go. I think about how a few weeks ago most media was saying masks were of no help or were even a problem because it kept people touching their faces. Now, the CDC (US) recommends we do wear masks. It’s frustrating.

Meanwhile, in lighter news. I’ve only worn two bags since all this started. My bag wear stats are going to be pure awful this year.

 

[Gen_lux]

Late post: week of April 5th, white and cream.

Here are my collection: white prada medium double tote, and Louis Vuitton mini capucine in white lizard skin.

 

[whateve]

I was out today for a follow up on my foot surgery. When I arrived, they had a sign on the door telling us not to come in but to call and check in. Then they would call when the doctor was ready to see us. So, we could wait in the hall or in our cars. I think that was a great system. (And, good news. No more bandages! Whoop!)

From there I had to go to WalMart to pick up things he told me I needed (oddly, one of them was styrofoam cups) to aid in my recovery. I was extremely frustrated because there was no sanitizer at the door for hands or carts. And, people weren’t keeping any distance.

The governor of my state has said he is going to repeal most of the social distancing requirements to help revive the state economy. In contrast, my politicians in my home state are calling for extended and increased measures.

I don’t think anyone knows what we should do and most are making this up as we go. I think about how a few weeks ago most media was saying masks were of no help or were even a problem because it kept people touching their faces. Now, the CDC (US) recommends we do wear masks. It’s frustrating.

Meanwhile, in lighter news. I’ve only worn two bags since all this started. My bag wear stats are going to be pure awful this year.

DH would have problems with that if I wasn't with him. He doesn't carry a phone! I wonder if they have any patients who don't have phones with them.

Sometimes you have to do what you need to keep yourself safe regardless of what the government tells you. We're probably going to continue to isolate, at least for awhile, when our governor ends the stay at home order.

 

[Sparkletastic]

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

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.

I am so sorry you are struggling. Given your town hasn’t had cases as of yet, do you know what is causing you to feel so listless and sad? Perhaps if you can identify that, you can try to find an approach that works for you.

Late post: week of April 5th, white and cream.

Here are my collection: white prada medium double tote, and Louis Vuitton mini capucine in white lizard skin.

So very pretty!!!!!

 

[momasaurus]

Just found this thread — Brown and tan, I'll play!!!
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I loooooooove that henna HAC. Really beautiful.

 

[msd_bags]

That's great! I think the areas he went to weren't hard hit. Is your sister in Missouri doing well?

Yes, she and her family are good. Thanks for asking.

 

[Sparkletastic]

Side note. My incredible boredom has caused me to root out wayward extras in the house to sell. Nothing meaningful but all unneeded. Facebook marketplace is great for this. When someone wants to buy, I leave the item on my driveway and then they send me the $$ via cashapp when they pick up. No face to face. No touching.

Happily everyone has been honest. No stolen items. Lol! But, everything is so inexpensive, I wouldn’t be bothered if they did.

I’m going take all the proceeds and split them up as extra tips when I can see my hair stylist, nail tech and wax esthetician. I figure they all have to be pretty hard hit from weeks of not working. This is an easy way for me to help out while I get unneeded things out of my house.

(I swear Mr. S and I do all we can not to have an extra cotton ball. How do some things STILL manage to lurk in hidden spaces?)

 

[Bag peace]

I haven´t seen anybody in our town wearing a mask so far which I do not understand as the cases are coming nearer. There definetely are several only 25 kms away.
With being stared at I would have been ok, but people laughed. Not even all turned away from me for doing so, some barely could hold it... I had some "funny" remarks out of the off, too.
People in my town are strange!

Firstly that people have let their guard down and are not distancing at the super market. I'm seeing a lot of the same, as are my friends all over the world. I think every country has a section of the population that is in denial.

Secondly, please don't be upset or hurt by people laughing because you are being cautious. I have a thread on here about people commenting on me, pointing and laughing at me, and I've had a boss who told me not to let him see my face in the morning because my ugliness ruins his day. I was involved in an accident and have indentations from where my face was broken as a result, and I have some burn marks on my face from an abusive ex who would put his cigarettes out on my cheeks.
Now, I realise this is nothing like your situation but I mean to show you that I'm used to people pointing and laughing rudely when I'm out and about.
The worst is that I overhear parents telling their kids to stay away from the weird looking girl- I don't think they should be teaching their kids that. I imagine what they'd say to their kids if they saw someone disabled or with an amputated limb.
I've had people in grocery stores audibly say that if they had my face they would commit suicide. It's sad that people can openly mock another human being for no reason.

I always make a point to make eye contact with those talking about me and smile the warmest smile I can. Sometimes we need to remind others we are human and we are nice. It snaps them out of their own bubble and makes them stop. Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to be gracious because they don't know any better and it's not their fault that this is their limited thinking.

In any case, they're laughing because you are being sensible and cautious whereas they are being reckless with their lives and those of others. You should hold your head up proudly and let those words roll off of you, because you are the one in the right and they will be grateful for people like you who are helping to fight the spread of covid.
Don't let anyone's ill-informed opinion and bad manners hurt your feelings.

Okay, I'm going back into my hole. Every time I post on this thread it turns into a mini-rant!