Lovely day out!

[jajalala]

With the combination of the pandemic, winter, and my workplace going temporarily FULLY remote (previously we went in-person part-time, but after the new year rising cases set up to fully-remote until March), I've been staying inside most days. Plus there was a COVID-19 situation for half of January (my roommate caught it the first week, then I caught it the second week) that had me cooped up in isolation for weeks... If I've seemed particularly active online recently, it's because I've been stuck inside a majority of the time!

I've felt pretty lethargic (and hesitant to go out into the cold winter weather) but today it was over 50 degrees fahrenheit (~10 celsius), and my beloved roommate dragged me out even though I was like "Ahh but I'm lazy and comfy..."

We had breakfast at a nearby bakery and then went shopping through a few thrift stores, and it was a lovely time! Even just taking the subway train, I sat in the carriage, felt the vibrating movement, heard the familiar screaming of the wheels against the track... ahahaha I was overcome with a sense of fondness, it had been awhile since I rode that! Perhaps not since December?

I do go out occasionally for groceries and other chores, but today was a great reminder that I should really push myself outside just for fun when I've been cooped up too long! I'm excited for when the weather warms up properly (today was an anomaly, the rest of the week will be returning to winter temperatures) and it's easier to find outdoor activities, but for now I think I should push myself a little more (and probably exercise more! Just a few hours walking and shopping wore me out, my stamina is not what it used to be).

Comments

[corvidology]

Lovely to hear you enjoyed getting out!

I think a lot of us have seen unexpected declines in stamina in the plague years. It's really easy to fall into a pattern of not leaving the house unless absolutely necessary, particularly when you're working from home as well.

[jajalala]

Yeah honestly I think the working from home is one of the biggest things... There's so many benefits, I love it and the flexibility (and the ability to work in pajama pants lol) but having an in-person job would mean at least regularly walking a certain distance each day... Pros and cons

[vriddy]

Thank you for including celsius temperature translation, appreciated XD It sounds like a lovely day!!

I'm still hesitant to go out a lot BUT friends came over for dinner yesterday and it was wonderful, and we went on a walk afterwards which was lovely. Hope you get more opportunities for fun days out! :)

[jajalala]

Lol yes I always have to google when someone uses celsius, so I thought I'd save someone the trouble of the reverse and include it.

Oooh friends over for dinner is delightful!! Getting to see people in-person is truly a treasure in these times

[vriddy]

It really is, and feels like a safe way to hang out, too!