We had our first cases show up what, a week ago? We are in a state of emergency, though in my area you wouldn’t know it though there’s a confirmed case within a few miles of me. Metro Parks & Rec has cancelled sports leagues and organized classes. The shelter I volunteer at (who regularly deal with contagion control) has already said volunteers can suspend commitments and I am taking them up on that. I’ve contacted both of the studios I work for to ask if we are cancelling classes. I have one class for people with health conditions and have already reached out to everyone in the class to ask their thoughts, and if the consensus is to cancel I will lobby my management to at least provide credit for the classes that they have already paid for.
I am not in a high risk group but I am at risk of becoming a carrier. I do think it is time to stay home.
I did some reading this morning. I was encouraged by the spread stopping in China. Someone suggested they were not reporting new cases. The media I read suggested that they took very strict steps, beyond what people in a ‘free’ country would consider to be ok, to lockdown areas, follow up with people who had been in contact with affected people etc. We are not doing that at all here. I think we are on a course close to what Italy is. I think it’s time for us to take action even if our leadership is behind on this one. Or maybe especially because our leadership is behind.
@TrisPrior If my husband were reacting that way I would calmly and quietly (but seriously) tell him that I was really disappointed in him, and that I thought he was a better and more selfless man than that. Then I would just walk away. I know that sounds terribly harsh, but that’s how I would feel about it, and that’s what I’d say.
Plus…it’s not like you can’t celebrate. Some of our best birthdays have been celebrated at home!
I agree with @AllHat. The celebration could be postponed until things settle out. It might be a hard sell if you cannot work from home but I think you have both gotten the go-ahead for that, right?
No, Boyfriend has not yet been given permission.
He’s been given a laptop, but that is a just in case thing. I think in case the city closes down the Loop.
Oh lord, people are always more concerned about feelings than physical well being, lol, so absurd! And yet, so typical, lol. How about:
I am not sick, but I am immunocompromised. That means it’s easier for me to get sick and if I do get sick it’s very serious. Please keep that in mind whilst in my desk area, thank you! I appreciate your conscientiousness!
Relevant texts sent and we are pulled out of events for next few days at minimum. Normally we don’t go places much given virtual school but had a flurry of violin related stuff and a couple things with church and family all in a cluster.
I’m not sure what to say about that I feel for you. I don’t think I really understand the dynamic you have. I would think since you’re his girlfriend your feelings would be enough for him to make such a minor adjustment! It’s kind of tough for me to wrap my head around tbh.
@TrisPrior Just because you know you have underlying general anxiety does not mean your worries are invalid!!
I have been part of meetings and have overheard some conversations that have made me feel very anxious in the past few days about our reluctance as a society to take community based precautions.
Maybe you could sell some other special thing to boyfriend - like getting a nice bottle of wine and delivery, and making a fancy restaurant setting at home? I guess I can see where he is coming from in feeling reluctant to cancel any celebration if he’s not too worried yet, but there are non-risky options that can still give him a special night .
I have to work a home show this weekend. It is not large compared to other larger cities, but there will be ~3000 people through there. Ugh. Definitely taking hand sanitizer.
ETA: NEVER MIND. The health department just canceled it!
I feel for you. I don’t think I really understand the dynamic you have. I would think since you’re his girlfriend your feelings would be enough for him to make such a minor adjustment! It’s kind of tough for me to wrap my head around tbh.