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I believe it. I also think many people, instead of going out, are just becoming more irritable.
 

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I’ve not really left our house for about three weeks now except on rare occasions for errands. Yesterday I did a bunch of yard work cleanup and took my refuse to the local yard refuse dump and the streets were mobbed with vehicles just like any other day I’ve ever been out. Maybe slightly less traffic, but the streets were far from empty. It was a really nice day weather wise so perhaps people were just out to get away from home - though we are still under SIP orders and are only supposed to be leaving for essential needs. I suspect the fatigue factor is applicable at least based upon anecdotal evidence.


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Americans are ready to party liked it 1999 a sung by the late singing artist Prince. IMHO.:wave::hi:
 

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Today, we went for a walk and saw 4 kids (a/k/a young peep) hanging at a pick-up.
They were drinking beer. There was no distancing & no masks. I doubt they were related.

More of that's bound to happen.
 
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Yes, people are definitely getting quarantine fatigue. Not just from staying home but also from not working and having no money. I have heard about many hairdressers breaking the SIP/SAH laws and secretly working. I guess we can‘t blame them. They need to feed their families too. I have not gone to a hairdresser since January but it is tempting...
 

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I’ve not really left our house for about three weeks now except on rare occasions for errands. Yesterday I did a bunch of yard work cleanup and took my refuse to the local yard refuse dump and the streets were mobbed with vehicles just like any other day I’ve ever been out. Maybe slightly less traffic, but the streets were far from empty. It was a really nice day weather wise so perhaps people were just out to get away from home - though we are still under SIP orders and are only supposed to be leaving for essential needs. I suspect the fatigue factor is applicable at least based upon anecdotal evidence.

A lot of people now have masks, and I think they think that makes it safer for them to go out. So their discretionary judgment may be affected, too.

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A lot of people now have masks, and I think they think that makes it safer for them to go out. So their discretionary judgment may be affected, too.

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I went for a curbside pickup over the border in NC which is still SIP. You wouldn’t know it by the traffic, the lot was filled and hardly anyone going in or out of the grocery had a mask on.
 

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I've been out of the house a ton-mostly walks and my backyard (chased one chicken out of my garden beds 3 times yesterday-need to make the fence higher I guess); but in a car going somewhere? a total of 4 times in 6 weeks. Husband has been out more and more as schools are calling for him to come get the chocolate they ordered for their spring fundraisers. Can't be helped-can't let the chocolate sit and attract bugs, and now Worlds Finest Chocolate has authorized donating to first responders, hospitals etc. I also designate him the grocery shopper (since I don't like it anyway). Plus for his mental health he needs to get out. Well for MY mental health he needs to get out sometimes (you can love someone and still have them drive you NUTS when they are home all day!)
 

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I know I am beginning to become fatigued from all the shut down. Today is the first really hard day I've had since all this began though. We have been out as little as possible - curbside pick up of groceries, 3 necessary trips to HD/Lowe's, and that's been it. In normal times, we would eat out every day but we haven't had a meal out in 7 weeks (not even curbside pickup). We have been doing everything we can to protect ourselves and not spread anything to anyone else. We've stayed busy with a lot of projects around the house, making masks, etc. but most things have been completed and I'm finding I have less and less to do.

I think what is really getting to me is the fact that we were going to put our house on the market in May and as soon as it sold we were going to travel for about a year before moving back to Vegas (which we're questioning based on the uncertainty of how Vegas will recover from all this). The last 3 years we were watching over my elderly mother and literally were at home almost every day during that time. She passed away at the end of December and our plan was to get our house on the market and sold, then head out. Now that's on hold and I'm feeling the strain of that. I know it's selfish to feel that way and I'm trying very hard to just be grateful for our tremendous blessings. But, my mom's death has really messed with my head in terms of my own mortality. I'm turning 60 this year and all of a sudden I feel older than dirt. I find myself fearful that I'm never going to get to see all the things I want to see before my health goes bad or something else happens that prevents me from being able to travel and live as full a life as possible. I probably need to get my butt in therapy. LoL
 

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Of course we're suffering from quarantine fatigue. We're social beings. We're not meant to be sequestered inside for months on end. I feel lucky because my job at Target is considered essential, so I'm out of the house 5 days a week at least. I've preached all along that the virus, as bad as it is, is the LEAST of our worries. Our collective mental health is taking a huge hit from all of this alone/inside/on-screens time. Sure takes some intentionality to overcome the feelings of despair and fear.
 

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I think that everyone is fatigued and I can see how things are going from my back yard. We are about a mile and a half from the freeway as the crow flies and we can see it from the yard. At first we couldn't believe how light the traffic was - just an occasional car or three. Now things are looking pretty much close to normal. There are a lot more cars on the road compared to a few weeks ago.

We are expanding our "pod", as we figured that none of us has likely been exposed at this point since we are all staying home and having things delivered. My daughter and SIL come over to use their climbing wall in the garage and we have dinner together once a week, outdoors. And my mom who also lives nearby is now alone as my niece moved out (I'm pretty sure that she and my mom were getting on each others' nerves so my niece moved in with a friend) so we are going to invite my mom over for dinner once or twice a week as well - and again we will keep everything outdoors. I do feel weird going around and disinfecting everything after they leave - mostly door knobs and the bathroom faucet - but you have to try :). I worry about my mom more than anyone because her age is in the group that has a high mortality rate, but she is so lonely. So we plan on meeting up outside and no kissing or hugging. I am a rule follower and believe in sacrificing for the common good, but even I am starting to waver a bit. This is the extent though - we are still staying home etc, - but I can't see leaving my mom home alone when none of us have been out. It doesn't make any sense.
 
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Today, we went for a walk and saw 4 kids (a/k/a young peep) hanging at a pick-up.
They were drinking beer. There was no distancing & no masks. I doubt they were related.

More of that's bound to happen.

The motorcyclists were out in droves Saturday. Slammed the food stand, boardwalk and Harley Davidson dealership. Many huddled together like any other time.
 

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I know I am beginning to become fatigued from all the shut down. Today is the first really hard day I've had since all this began though. We have been out as little as possible - curbside pick up of groceries, 3 necessary trips to HD/Lowe's, and that's been it. In normal times, we would eat out every day but we haven't had a meal out in 7 weeks (not even curbside pickup). We have been doing everything we can to protect ourselves and not spread anything to anyone else. We've stayed busy with a lot of projects around the house, making masks, etc. but most things have been completed and I'm finding I have less and less to do.

I think what is really getting to me is the fact that we were going to put our house on the market in May and as soon as it sold we were going to travel for about a year before moving back to Vegas (which we're questioning based on the uncertainty of how Vegas will recover from all this). The last 3 years we were watching over my elderly mother and literally were at home almost every day during that time. She passed away at the end of December and our plan was to get our house on the market and sold, then head out. Now that's on hold and I'm feeling the strain of that. I know it's selfish to feel that way and I'm trying very hard to just be grateful for our tremendous blessings. But, my mom's death has really messed with my head in terms of my own mortality. I'm turning 60 this year and all of a sudden I feel older than dirt. I find myself fearful that I'm never going to get to see all the things I want to see before my health goes bad or something else happens that prevents me from being able to travel and live as full a life as possible. I probably need to get my butt in therapy. LoL

Vegas is an excellent choice. You are certainly right on how Vegas will recover from this. A live webcam will confirm just how dead the place is. It’s actually shocking.



The one bright spot for you but sad for those in Vegas is there is a good chance the real estate values will plunge... a lot as this drags on.


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Now that's on hold and I'm feeling the strain of that. I know it's selfish to feel that way and I'm trying very hard to just be grateful for our tremendous blessings. But, my mom's death has really messed with my head in terms of my own mortality. I'm turning 60 this year and all of a sudden I feel older than dirt. I find myself fearful that I'm never going to get to see all the things I want to see before my health goes bad or something else happens that prevents me from being able to travel and live as full a life as possible
You are NOT being selfish!! Grieving takes many forms and roads-Something you were looking forward to to help with your grief has now been taken away in a cloud of uncertainty. Please please don't let anyone diminish your very real feelings. Also know you are not alone; hopefully someday soon you will be able to find a happy spark to help you along and you can plan once again
but she is so lonely.
Loneliness and depression is a REAL concern. I'm finding in many of my NH residents (i have to do online charting from home) is this is becoming a big big factor. Even the most resilient ones are getting tired of being confined to room, eating in room instead of chatting with friends over meals and screen visits. I'm seeing higher and higher incidences of weight loss-it is way up this month compared to years past this time of year. You are being as safe as you can be AND still meet the needs of your family.
Sorry off topic :)
 

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I know I am beginning to become fatigued from all the shut down. Today is the first really hard day I've had since all this began though. We have been out as little as possible - curbside pick up of groceries, 3 necessary trips to HD/Lowe's, and that's been it. In normal times, we would eat out every day but we haven't had a meal out in 7 weeks (not even curbside pickup). We have been doing everything we can to protect ourselves and not spread anything to anyone else. We've stayed busy with a lot of projects around the house, making masks, etc. but most things have been completed and I'm finding I have less and less to do.

I think what is really getting to me is the fact that we were going to put our house on the market in May and as soon as it sold we were going to travel for about a year before moving back to Vegas (which we're questioning based on the uncertainty of how Vegas will recover from all this). The last 3 years we were watching over my elderly mother and literally were at home almost every day during that time. She passed away at the end of December and our plan was to get our house on the market and sold, then head out. Now that's on hold and I'm feeling the strain of that. I know it's selfish to feel that way and I'm trying very hard to just be grateful for our tremendous blessings. But, my mom's death has really messed with my head in terms of my own mortality. I'm turning 60 this year and all of a sudden I feel older than dirt. I find myself fearful that I'm never going to get to see all the things I want to see before my health goes bad or something else happens that prevents me from being able to travel and live as full a life as possible. I probably need to get my butt in therapy. LoL


JanT- you are not being selfish. You are being honest about your feelings. I can relate to where you are coming from. Although we have already sold our family home and moved to our retirement destination, I, too, feel a lot like you do. And I am sure most everyone feels at least a little bit like this as their lives have been put on hold because of this evil virus.

My husband and I made it this far 2 months in only to have the stop gate thrown in front of our faces. Each day we feel we are wasting our lives as we get older (and with no health monitoring on top of it) hanging around this tiny house.

We thought now we would finally be able to enjoy our new life in retirement. The Financial Advisor told us to splurge and enjoy ourselves. Yeah- right. How did that work out? LOL!

This may sound really morbid but I had like an epiphany the other day as I was getting more and more depressed and not sleeping at all- well- maybe that is not the right word- epiphany- but I can't think of another- that last year as we were working so hard on our moving plans thinking we were going to finally have a new life this year and everything was working out just right- but maybe God has other plans. Maybe we were really preparing for something else, not a new life; maybe death (from COVID, an economic depression, other illness, whatever). Maybe what we thought this transition was going to be is to be something else. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe our son is suppose to get our house. Or maybe we are really here to help him out now that he is laid off. I don't mean this to sound depressing. Matter of fact I started to feel better as I went through it in my mind. I actually laughed as I was painting our front door saying to myself- "I hope Alex likes yellow!". LOL!

I think that this pandemic was meant to be for a unique and individual reason for every single person on this planet. I think in the end the reasons will be revealed to each one of us individually- some good and some bad. But all it's all karmic.

I am betting it is all going to work out for you eventually. You took good care of your mom and worked hard. It's now your time. I don't know how the market is where you live but in some parts of the country real estate is selling virtually. Some people are buying homes sight unseen- just on line. Here where I live 4 houses are being built right beside us. So people are buying and selling homes, though it is certainly a little more challenging. My brother's house that he sold- the closing was done in the title company's parking lot! He was able to find a place to live and get moved in. In fact, his SIL just sold her house and moved also. And these were both on Long Island, NY just a few weeks ago!

So it is possible for you to go ahead with your plans. Skip the traveling plan for now- heck- you can't travel right now anyway- so take it out of the equation- and focus on selling your house and finding a new home. Maybe outside of Vegas or another area of Nevada. Travel can come later. Just push through. It might take longer but maybe, just maybe, it will happen. Start packing! I am rooting for you!

PS Try to get outside and in nature especially. That works for me. Yeah- we can't go to social events, theaters, restaurants, or partake of most group activities. I know I won't be able to do what I was hoping for this year- trips out on the lake on the big ship and mail boats and swimming (my dream for summers here) , etc.

Maybe set up a social distancing get together with neighbors if the weather allows. I walk each morning with a small group of people to the lake and back for an hour.We distance- though not perfectly. At least we can talk with each other in person.

I won't lie- I think we will see a Depression if things don't open up soon. But the positive spin on this is you have nothing to lose by just going for it! That is what I would do right now if I were you.
 
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No fatigue yet in terms of having an urge to go out more. I have ended up spending more time on the computer and spending more money on online shopping. Last week I discovered complete hydroponic systems and I have bought several systems and we will be growing vegetables and herbs. I can now understand why many folks are spending more time gardening during SIP and we will be doing that indoors as we live in a condo.
 

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I had more worry and fatigue about this in the beginning. The longer it goes on, the more it feels like it will last forever. Now that I have accepted all the damage it is doing to me and others, I am no longer worried about what is to come. My stress level is down to 0-1 about all aspects of this health and financial crisis.
 

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Did my social distancing today by taking my airplane up for a flight 2000’ above the ground. Beautiful day and nobody came within 6’ ;)
 

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I know I am beginning to become fatigued from all the shut down. Today is the first really hard day I've had since all this began though. We have been out as little as possible - curbside pick up of groceries, 3 necessary trips to HD/Lowe's, and that's been it. In normal times, we would eat out every day but we haven't had a meal out in 7 weeks (not even curbside pickup). We have been doing everything we can to protect ourselves and not spread anything to anyone else. We've stayed busy with a lot of projects around the house, making masks, etc. but most things have been completed and I'm finding I have less and less to do.

I think what is really getting to me is the fact that we were going to put our house on the market in May and as soon as it sold we were going to travel for about a year before moving back to Vegas (which we're questioning based on the uncertainty of how Vegas will recover from all this). The last 3 years we were watching over my elderly mother and literally were at home almost every day during that time. She passed away at the end of December and our plan was to get our house on the market and sold, then head out. Now that's on hold and I'm feeling the strain of that. I know it's selfish to feel that way and I'm trying very hard to just be grateful for our tremendous blessings. But, my mom's death has really messed with my head in terms of my own mortality. I'm turning 60 this year and all of a sudden I feel older than dirt. I find myself fearful that I'm never going to get to see all the things I want to see before my health goes bad or something else happens that prevents me from being able to travel and live as full a life as possible. I probably need to get my butt in therapy. LoL
Jan, that sucks. Go ahead and mourn what was to be a whole new chapter. Then, set on your mind on When, not If. It's ok to acknowledge the suck factor. Doesn't mean you need therapy, just means you are human. Seems perfectly normal to me (but, heh, I might not be the best source for what Normal is....)

Everyone got slapped with a Pause Your Life, I do think it is much harder on those that had big plans thwarted. I had no big plans coming up, altho I was very much looking forward to visiting a friend for a few weeks in April. Not happening, but, it is not a major disappointment. Many people got seriously derailed, even if no one in their friends/family contingent became ill, or worse. I'm pretty lucky.
 

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Thank you so much for your kind words. I think it helped just to get it all out there. I try really hard not to say anything to anyone in real life - gotta keep that happy smile on, you know? It felt good to let it out here, knowing there would be many people that understood.

You are NOT being selfish!! Grieving takes many forms and roads-Something you were looking forward to to help with your grief has now been taken away in a cloud of uncertainty. Please please don't let anyone diminish your very real feelings. Also know you are not alone; hopefully someday soon you will be able to find a happy spark to help you along and you can plan once again
Loneliness and depression is a REAL concern. I'm finding in many of my NH residents (i have to do online charting from home) is this is becoming a big big factor. Even the most resilient ones are getting tired of being confined to room, eating in room instead of chatting with friends over meals and screen visits. I'm seeing higher and higher incidences of weight loss-it is way up this month compared to years past this time of year. You are being as safe as you can be AND still meet the needs of your family.
Sorry off topic :)
 

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WinniWoman,

Thank you for showing support. I'm just frustrated and it felt really good to just let it out here on TUG knowing so many would understand.

Honestly, I've had the same kind of thoughts as you had and it's not morbid. I know this has all happened for a reason. God does have a plan - for all things and sometimes we can't see it or know it. He's in control and most times I can accept that. Right now, I'm just struggling to understand what it is or what it might be. I've really tried to not dwell on it because I know that He's at the helm of everything and whatever happens will happen.

As my daughter says, "It is what it is." I'm trying to live by the mantra but today has just been a really hard day. Thank you so much for your kindness and support.

JanT- you are not being selfish. You are being honest about your feelings. I can relate to where you are coming from. Although we have already sold our family home and moved to our retirement destination, I, too, feel a lot like you do. And I am sure most everyone feels at least a little bit like this as their lives have been put on hold because of this evil virus.

My husband and I made it this far 2 months in only to have the stop gate thrown in front of our faces. Each day we feel we are wasting our lives as we get older (and with no health monitoring on top of it) hanging around this tiny house.

We thought now we would finally be able to enjoy our new life in retirement. The Financial Advisor told us to splurge and enjoy ourselves. Yeah- right. How did that work out? LOL!

This may sound really morbid but I had like an epiphany the other day as I was getting more and more depressed and not sleeping at all- well- maybe that is not the right word- epiphany- but I can't think of another- that last year as we were working so hard on our moving plans thinking we were going to finally have a new life this year and everything was working out just right- but maybe God has other plans. Maybe we were really preparing for something else, not a new life; maybe death (from COVID, an economic depression, other illness, whatever). Maybe what we thought this transition was going to be is to be something else. Everything happens for a reason. Maybe our son is suppose to get our house. Or maybe we are really here to help him out now that he is laid off. I don't mean this to sound depressing. Matter of fact I started to feel better as I went through it in my mind. I actually laughed as I was painting our front door saying to myself- "I hope Alex likes yellow!". LOL!

I think that this pandemic was meant to be for a unique and individual reason for every single person on this planet. I think in the end the reasons will be revealed to each one of us individually- some good and some bad. But all it's all karmic.

I am betting it is all going to work out for you eventually. You took good care of your mom and worked hard. It's now your time. I don't know how the market is where you live but in some parts of the country real estate is selling virtually. Some people are buying homes sight unseen- just on line. Here where I live 4 houses are being built right beside us. So people are buying and selling homes, though it is certainly a little more challenging. My brother's house that he sold- the closing was done in the title company's parking lot! He was able to find a place to live and get moved in. In fact, his SIL just sold her house and moved also. And these were both on Long Island, NY just a few weeks ago!

So it is possible for you to go ahead with your plans. Skip the traveling plan for now- heck- you can't travel right now anyway- so take it out of the equation- and focus on selling your house and finding a new home. Maybe outside of Vegas or another area of Nevada. Travel can come later. Just push through. It might take longer but maybe, just maybe, it will happen. Start packing! I am rooting for you!

PS Try to get outside and in nature especially. That works for me. Yeah- we can't go to social events, theaters, restaurants, or partake of most group activities. I know I won't be able to do what I was hoping for this year- trips out on the lake on the big ship and mail boats and swimming (my dream for summers here) , etc.

Maybe set up a social distancing get together with neighbors if the weather allows. I walk each morning with a small group of people to the lake and back for an hour.We distance- though not perfectly. At least we can talk with each other in person.

I won't lie- I think we will see a Depression if things don't open up soon. But the positive spin on this is you have nothing to lose by just going for it! That is what I would do right now if I were you.
 

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Geekette,

Thank you. I understand what you are saying and honestly, that's what I'm trying to do. I do feel guilty simply because I know there are so many people that are hurting terribly through all this. We are so blessed and that's what I try to stay focused on. I mean, seriously, if I never get to go to Hawaii again for some reason will that be the end of the world? Of course not and I recognize how many people would love to go and will never be able to. That snaps my butt back into reality really quick.

Thank you again! TUGGERs are the best!

Jan, that sucks. Go ahead and mourn what was to be a whole new chapter. Then, set on your mind on When, not If. It's ok to acknowledge the suck factor. Doesn't mean you need therapy, just means you are human. Seems perfectly normal to me (but, heh, I might not be the best source for what Normal is....)

Everyone got slapped with a Pause Your Life, I do think it is much harder on those that had big plans thwarted. I had no big plans coming up, altho I was very much looking forward to visiting a friend for a few weeks in April. Not happening, but, it is not a major disappointment. Many people got seriously derailed, even if no one in their friends/family contingent became ill, or worse. I'm pretty lucky.
 
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