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

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#4,081
momasaurus said:
In the future there is going to be a lot more mask-wearing in public, as the virus comes and goes over the next year or so. Some people will wear, and others not. People are going to have to get used to it. Eventually, I hope, there will no longer be an "Asian" or "sick" or "overly cautious" stigma associated with wearing a mask. (I know I'm sort of fantasizing here.)
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:tup: I wish we could eradicate stigmas all together. If this pandemic has proven anything, it is that we are all human and, as such, we are operating on a level playing field.

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You are wise, strong and courageous. You are a survivor and carry yourself with immense kindness and grace in your heart. Thank you for sharing your story. I’m glad you joined us here.
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Oh, I'm totally undeserving of such high praise. I assure you, anybody finding themselves in my situation would handle it similarly, if not more gracefully than I ever could.
But thank you ever so much for your kindness. I'm truly touched. :yes: :hugs:
 
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whateve said:
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.
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Today the German government decided schools are going to be re-opened from May 4th on in steps. The students who are to graduate from their schools this year will have to go back first. My son is in 4th grade of primary school so he´ll have to go back unless our province will decide differently. I am terrified! In my opinion isolation is called for for much longer. The cases have only just started to appear in our area and there certainly will be many more soon.
 
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Took a sec to google wicker baskets. This one is a cutie! A8D1AA9D-4B66-4741-BABC-5E9438157987.png But, I don’t know that I want to spend that 1) on a non leather bags 2) on a bag I’ll use seasonally and even then rarely and 3) on Miu Miu since resale isn’t great and they aren’t known for quality.

Hmmm...maybe I can put this on my hunt resale list. I haven’t been hunting but, it will at least keep it on my radar.
 
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#4,090
Sparkletastic said:
Speaking of aesthetic. I am so not in mine during quarantine. :crybaby: I’m in a pink Nike zip hoodie, jeans and white Michael Kors sneakers w silver sparkly accents. What stay at home fashion are you all sporting today?
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That sounds great for the season! I’m sporting NYDJ skinny jeans, T-shirt with barbour sweatshirt and sketchers trainers. Works for me!
 
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Sparkletastic said:
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.
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Thank-you @Sparkletastic ! I think what makes me feel so low is having lost all perspective. All our nice plans for the year seem to be off. We will be stuck here at home. No Easter visit to my children, no summer holiday in the UK...no civilisation at all! Any kind of planning doesn´t make any sense as looking forward to something bears the huge risk of it being cancelled and everything was in vain.
Today I was feeling a little better and able to do little things, but hearing about the schools planning to re-open gave me the big dampener, again. I mean everything else will stay restricted and the kids will have to go back making all the staying at home and social distancing absolutely worthless? Cowardy me yearns to just stay in bed and pretend not to exist.
 
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ElainePG said:
Today I actually made an effort. I'm writing haiku for a contest, so I wore a lavender cashmere sweater over a navy tee and nice navy pants, topped by an H scarf that has a Japanese theme (because, haiku). And earrings, which I bought a few years ago at the Asian Art Museum in SF (because, haiku). And… wait for it… eye makeup! :P

Here's the scarf.

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Oh, and I lit a tea-scented candle at my desk, to put me even deeper into the creative spirit. And I had a cup of green tea. Sake would have been better, but we haven't got any.

At any rate, maybe it worked, because I've written three fairly decent haiku. At least they don't totally make me blush. I'll let them marinate for the afternoon, and then send them off to the contest coordinator tonight.
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That is a gorgeous scarf. I can never work out quite how to wear them!
 
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cowgirlsboots said:
Today the German government decided schools are going to be re-opened from May 4th on in steps. The students who are to graduate from their schools this year will have to go back first. My son is in 4th grade of primary school so he´ll have to go back unless our province will decide differently. I am terrified! In my opinion isolation is called for for much longer. The cases have only just started to appear in our area and there certainly will be many more soon.
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Totally agree. The poor teachers too. There seems to be thoughts that it’s okay as children don’t get it badly but the staff can and they probably won’t get protective masks to wear. Any social distancing is impossible in a school.

However, the German approach to testing and locating has been much better than the U.K which makes it safer. Far lower casualty rate. My sister, as a doctor, still could not get a test!
 
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jblended said:
Firstly :shocked: 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. :-s

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. :sad:
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. :hugs:

Okay, I'm going back into my hole. Every time I post on this thread it turns into a mini-rant! :facepalm:
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Thank-you @jblended! Your open words are very wise and very helpful. If you can do it, I can do it!
People can be so cruel and it hurts me to only imagine how cruel they are to you.
Thank-you for coming out of your hole!
 
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