Many of you already know that I decided to stop taking appointments until the virus situation is over. I’m fortunate that I have saved money from my father’s trust and can get by reasonably well for a couple of months with out work.
Being In Isolation
Spending time in solitude is not something new for me. There was a time that it happened and not that long ago. It was when I graduated from my program here in Austin. When I graduated I lost my social network. Friends from school moved away or worked on the other side of town, most too busy to hang out during the day. The site that some of you found me on was gone and my ‘work’ dwindling. My boyfriend broke up with me and moved out. All of a sudden I was alone. Even worse I could barely pay my rent. It took months to build my social network up again. It was a rough time and I was very lonely. My appointments at that time helped me so much.
During that time I did a lot of art and writing with my spare time. This I really enjoyed. I’m expecting that to happen while we are in this social distance thing and self isolation. The thing is is that it is not and I really want to.
I’m learning why.
One is that I have been grocery shopping for a neighbor and myself. It’s not simple as most of you are aware. Weird shit happens, like someone using my credit card to buy clothes somewhere I never heard of resulting in me being on hold for an hour. But the main reason is that I am constantly online and on my phone. I have a huge social network of friends, family, clients and patients. I’m very lucky!!! Yay! Everyone is checking in and comparing stories.
I feel the love….
No loneliness here, plus my cat talks to me. (Meow) So the other day I was texting two people and answering emails at the same time. I do appreciate the attention and the love. I do need it, but I’m needing to allow myself not to answer back when I am relaxed sitting on my sofa with a glass of wine or with my morning coffee. So please know that I am okay and know that if I don’t get back to you right away I’m just trying to get my juices flowing…
ALL MY JUICES
🙂
Meow
And yep…that’s a dildo stuck to my refrigerator.