I have been a HUGE proponent of masks and all of the public safety guidelines since March 2020. I have been serious about my position. I posted all types of PSA from CDC to educate others about this horrible respiratory pandemic. I practice what I preach. I never leave home without a mask. I did outdoor dining with a few relatives and remained masked as I dined. No one has been invited into my home since the pandemic except my son. We essentially share the same bubble.
I have been "unfriended" on Facebook because of my pro-mask position. I say good riddance.
I used to jet off to Las Vegas every other month until 2020. Too dangerous. Too risky. I even have a very popular Facebook Group that just reached 23K members. I no longer plan to do anymore traveling especially air travel. Folks will snack on peanuts just as a reason to remove their masks. I will not deal with those fiends.
I have a Facebook Friend who never stopped traveling. She flies from the east coast to Las Vegas earlier this year. When home she and her husband go to casinos. She often goes to many indoor venues for concerts. I've never seen her don a mask. NEVER. But, I'm like... whatever. She had a trip booked for Vegas this week. They had to cancel because she became sick. She said she has pneumonia. I wish her well.
I just browsed her timeline. Last month she went to many indoor venues. Very few folks with masks. No social distancing. I guess that is how they roll down south.
I know a couple in North Carolina. They travel to Vegas a lot. They bragged about having booked a 1st class flight to Vegas this year. They had to cancel 2 to 3 times. They never went to Las Vegas this year. They post many photos of their home life. Photos with friends. None wearing masks. They guy disclosed to me a couple of months ago they both were COVID +.
I just want folks to be serious about combating this virus. The US should have had the infection rate under control back in the summer. But folks ignored the situation. So many Facebook LIVE parties, get togethers and such. It was horrible and a disgrace.
I have a former Facebook Friend who is an RN. She lives in Colorado. She travels extensively to Las Vegas. She flew to Vegas this summer, connected with friends their for several days. She then did a road trip to visit family members. She posted photos. Members in my Facebook Group attacked her horribly. They challenged her behavior. I rarely saw her with mask. After about 2 weeks, she returned to work.... in a nursing home. I feel sorry for the poor residents under her care. She was so horribly attacked, she left the group. Good riddance.
I cannot control or influence others. I'll just continue to simply do me. Yes, its boring. It is cold in Chicago. But, its important to continue to shelter-in-place. I have to continue to stay physically fit. I now have a treadmill and mini-stepper. I got to get through this bitter Chicago winter. I did outdoor powerwalks all week... until yesterday when it became bitter cold.
So... what's my plan for today? This will be my first Christmas alone. My son opted to stay home. So, its just me. I've been cooking for 3 days. My Christmas menu is roasted chicken, cornbread dressing, collard greens with ham hocks, potato salad, cranberry sauce and dinner rolls. I will drop off a tray to my niece and her dad. My brother will to a non-contact pick up at my lobby door. Skilled selfies will be done in all instances. Then, I'll sit back and stream some movies... do some exercises and just chill.
I have a Facebook Friend who sometimes assist me with my group. She is a mess! Her life has always been full of drama. She posts a lot of drama on her timeline. She has a large extended family. She is the foster-mother of her baby brother. I think their mom abuses drugs. So the baby was taken away and give to the Facebook Friend by the court. For some strange reason, she disclosed that she is gay. But, I am not interested in knowing of anyone's sexual life. Her grandmother recently passed. That brought out a lot of in-family fighting. Even her own dad is suing her. Something is WRONG!!!! To make matters worse, she told me she is now pregnant. Pregnant during a pandemic is not good. She creates too much drama. Some problems do not need to be posted on one's timeline. Just blog it and do not share the link. Sheesh!!! She is a sweet person, but creates unnecessary drama.
Okay, chicken is almost done roasting.
I think I'll post my thoughts here for the rest of the day.
I'm bored. Nothing on TV, not interested in hearing about Trump. Twitter is full of Trump. Yahoo is full of Trump. Bing is full of Trump. UGH!
I am so sick of Ridiculousness!
So, Merry Christmas!!!!
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