Weird things you’ve done during Quarantine

[waverly]

Instead of Twerks I thought we could do the weirdest things you’ve done during your shelter in place or stay at Home orders.

1. DD was scared at night, so I told her she doesn’t have to worry about monsters because they were social distancing.

2. We finally called a guy to trap the raccoon that’s been living in our garage. The booger could open up our closed garbage cans crawl inside and take soup cans up to the garage attic. We didn’t realize before that he was straight up living there. We thought he just wondered in occasionally. He was trapped in all of 4 hours. The guy came back and said he would release him in the state land. Not sure why we didn’t do all this before.

[rere]

I haven't done it yet, but I am this weekend. We have a special Christmas cookie that has NEVER been made outside of December. The kids love these cookies and I end up making 4 batches. I got the stuff today to make them and will be doing that Saturday. Part as a special treat for the kids, plus it gives us something to do. I think it may cheer us up since DH is working. The only cookie cutters we own are Santa hats, angels, ginger bread, stars, reindeers, etc....

[186momx]

I took 3 Sundays off including Easter during tax season. I haven't done that since I just got my license 15 years ago and that was because my boss then didn't have anyone work Sundays. I also didn't work one night this tax season past 6pm!

[mommyatty]

I put my laptop on a stack of books so I would look better on a video conference call.

[xctsclrx]

I have taken to running my stairs for part of my workout and now walk laps around my house to get steps in. I feel like a gerbil.

[phdmomma]

1. Hidden in my attic to record lectures for class (the kids won't find me there).
2. Cut my daughter's hair, it looks cute, but not my skillset.
3. Thought wistfully of going to target and eating out.

[mellym]

I bought a Thera Cane to give myself upper back and neck massages.

[librarychica]

Become homesick for my gray cube and the office coffee shop.

[twinmomma]

I've been baking, which is very weird for me. I never bake in the real world.

[covergirl82]

1. Lately I've been sleeping in/staying in bed until around 7:00 am, and I usually leave for work shortly after that.

2. Thought about pulling out my college Psychology textbooks (that was my major) to read about all the possible impacts of social distancing and stay-at-home orders.

3. Thought about how much I still don't miss making school lunches.

[k3am]

xctsclrx, I take the kids to the parking lot of the school down the street and run in small circles while they race each other.

[polecat8]

I scrubbed my entire kitchen from floor to ceiling last Wednesday when the internet was out. Our kitchen is pretty big since it is an eat-in. I wiped down every cabinet and appliance and even scrubbed the entire fridge. It took me 4 hours to complete. My Italian great-grandmother would be proud.

[traveltheworld]

I cleaned our bathrooms. I haven't cleaned a bathroom since I started working. DH, then professional cleaners, were in charge of that. But it was oddly comforting being able to scrub down our toilets. But then I wanted many compliments from DH and the children.

[k3am]

traveltheworld kid compliments are great. DD regularly watches my workouts and shouts "you're doing great! 6 more minutes to go! You are so strong!"

... which is a lot more encouraging than DS, who just says "you're going to die" or "you're going to fall." Thanks kid.

[mae0111]

I’ve been volunteering to pick up kitchen-construction-related items at Home Depot (pre-ordered and sitting in a locker), just to get some time to myself. I hate Home Depot.

[callmekd]

I sobbed on my couch tonight during the Disney sing a long. My kids were so confused but did a great job of hugging and comforting me.

[CrazyLucky]

Apr 16, 2020 11:42:39 GMT -5 mommyatty said:

I put my laptop on a stack of books so I would look better on a video conference call.

I created a standing desk by putting my laptop on two 12 packs.

[mae0111]

Apr 17, 2020 7:49:55 GMT -5 CrazyLucky said:

Apr 16, 2020 11:42:39 GMT -5 mommyatty said:

I put my laptop on a stack of books so I would look better on a video conference call.

I created a standing desk by putting my laptop on two 12 packs.

I approve

[mustardseed2007]

I cried over my favorite sushi restaurant.

I've currently lost my own cell phone in my house. Even my tile isn't picking it up. I know it's in my house b/c I had it this morning. I'm going to loose my mind.

[waverly]

I just did my first grader’s elearning for her because the shapes would gather together in a text box and wouldn’t drag. Ugh technology.

[k3am]

Apr 17, 2020 10:20:49 GMT -5 mustardseed2007 said:

I've currently lost my own cell phone in my house. Even my tile isn't picking it up. I know it's in my house b/c I had it this morning. I'm going to loose my mind.

I do this.. every day. And it's always on silent. On a good day, one of us finds it before too long. On a bad day, I rely on find my iphone to make it make noise.. 

It's a running joke in our house. 

[phdmomma]

Apr 17, 2020 11:48:59 GMT -5 k3am said:

Apr 17, 2020 10:20:49 GMT -5 mustardseed2007 said:

I've currently lost my own cell phone in my house. Even my tile isn't picking it up. I know it's in my house b/c I had it this morning. I'm going to loose my mind.

I do this.. every day. And it's always on silent. On a good day, one of us finds it before too long. On a bad day, I rely on find my iphone to make it make noise.. 

It's a running joke in our house. 

I am forever using the feature on my apple watch to  make my iphone make noise so that I can find it in the house somewhere. 

[twinmomma]

Well, here's a new one.

Frantically turned off my camera on a video call to triage a bloody lost tooth.

[k3am]

WFH means that after a disastrous call where a client just basically blamed me for his business going under.. I am currently drinking a tiny bottle of champagne while trying to finish other less annoying things.

[phdmomma]

k3am, solidarity. I am now drinking a rum and coke, while doing other tasks. We had an all college meeting, and every answer the dean gave, as "I don't know yet". To things like how bad might the furloughs be? Will we have TA funding for graduate students? Can we use our grants for summer salary? Which means that I am going to go and plan all of my budgets for the worst case scenario...while day drinking.

[mustardseed2007]

Apr 17, 2020 13:33:42 GMT -5 k3am said:

WFH means that after a disastrous call where a client just basically blamed me for his business going under.. I am currently drinking a tiny bottle of champagne while trying to finish other less annoying things.

So YOU started the pandemic I guess? 

I did find my phone. And since it's my birthday I went to the office so I could work in peace. Happy birthday to MEEEEEE.

[sdlaura]

Happy Birthday mustardseed2007! I went to the office for the first time in a month yesterday for my prospective client videoconference. It felt amazing to act like it was my normal morning routine and go to work. But also really weird and post-apocalyptic feeling when I was actually there by myself and it was clear no one had been there for awhile.

Also, I really really wish I could drink during this time.

[k3am]

mustardseed2007, happy birthday!

I went into the office today to check for checks and raid for office supplies. AND THERE WERE PEOPLE THERE. Not many, but it was nice to see faces that I don't live with.

Also, my former work wife just texted and said she got 43 PPP apps processed. 43. Compared to my 4. I don't know what my company is doing wrong, but how are we so far behind?!?! No wonder my clients hate me.

[sandandsea]

Happy bday mustardseed2007!

We bought stuff to make pina coladas last week. I think we might bust out the blender tonight. I was planning on chicken tikka masala for dinner.....that goes together right!?

[sdlaura]

k3am I also picked up office supplies. My kids are loving the white board I brought home.

I found out today that my sister/BIL were approved by two banks for PPP loans. So that was encouraging after everything I've heard about them being denied. They own three small food service businesses (one Jimmy Johns franchise and two Italian Ice franchises).