Captain's Log - Day 8

Good Morning Comrades –

 

How’s everyone doing today? I’m a little disappointed we finally got more snow in Vermont and I can’t go snowmobiling but I know that many of you are happy you didn’t have to commute in it.

 

I hope you are all trying to stay positive in these crazy times.  Imagine the stories we’ll be able to tell about how we survived the corona virus pandemic of 2020. I can picture when today’s babies turn 20-25 years old and they break out the last roll of toilet paper their parents bought these past 2 weeks.

 

I’ve certainly had my moments of anxiety and panic but I’m trying to let go of the things I cannot control, such as:

 

·       If others follow the rules of social distancing

·       The actions of others

·       Predicting what will happen

·       Other people’s motives

·       The amount of toilet paper/food at the store

·       How long this will last

·       How other’s react

·       The long term damage

·       The health of loved ones

·       The selfishness of people thinking it’s ok to go out because they’re healthy

·       My family in Italy

·       My 401k losses (DON’T LOOK!!!!)

·       Millions of other things….

 

I’m doing my best to focus on the things I can control, such as:

 

·       My positive attitude

·       How I follow CDC recommendations

·       My own social distancing

·       Turning off the news

·       Limiting my social media (blocking the negative people)

·       Finding fun things to do at home

·       Checking in on family and friends

·       Offering to shop for elderly family, friends and neighbors

·       Sharing old photos J

·       Getting out for some sunshine and exercise

·       Being thankful for all the technology that allows us to continue working and stay connected

·       My kindness and grace

 

I’ve been sorting boxes of pictures for 3 days now. I’ve filled up a trash bag full of people I don’t remember and scenic pics and sharing sweet memories with family and friends. It’s been a good reminder to write names on photos – especially babies. It’s hard to tell who they are 30 years later, unless, of course, it’s your baby.

 

Attached are a few photos from last year’s Balloon Festival at the Stoweflake Inn in Stowe, Vermont.

 

Since I haven’t done my hair or put any makeup on, I’ll show you my favorite coffee mug instead of my mug (I know, you’re surprised it’s not a Patriots mug):

 

 

Please show me yours. 

 

I miss you all.  Have a great day and please reach out if you need anything.

 

Stay safe and positive. We will get through this.  J