What I Did in Quarantine

I head back to work full time on Monday after working minimally for two and half months. At first I hated quarantine. I hated how it made it impossible to go on my Greece trip and how it interrupted my routine. However,  I grew to love it, and I will always cherish the time I've had for myself and the extra time I've spent with Nick.

I was somewhat productive and somewhat not, but here's what I did in quarantine.

//knitted//

// created a family tree and found out I have ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary and Civil wars //

// quality time with Nick and Scout // 

// watched crime documentaries // 

// tried new recipes such as deconstructed slow cooker chicken parmesan pasta, patty melts, salsa, coconut cream pie bars, chicken and dumplings, and Biscoff brownies.

// did a 30-day song challenge on Instagram // 

// celebrated Scout's 11th birthday //

// digitized my CDs/music //

//  broke quarantine to have Easter with my brother-in-law, sister-in-law, and niece //

// opened up and answered 73 questions about myself // 

// organized the pantry //

// blogged consistently twice a week and found and followed new blog/gers //

// read (post coming later) //

 // bought a new-to-me car //

// tried to keep up with housework and stay sane //

// fled Michigan to Indiana, a 'free-to-roam' state, and visited the famous Shipsewana Flea Market for a fun day trip //

"Self compassion is simply giving the same kindness to ourselves that we would give to others."

 - Christopher Germer