Thursday (I think) in 2020

The days do tend to run together.

I’m trying to stay motivated, but it’s hard. I participated in a live webinar today (how libraries are dealing with COVID-19 was the subject) and seeing how many people in other parts of the country have been furloughed or laid off was really scary. I’m part time and a relatively new hire, if they need to let someone go I’m definitely going to be on that list. There’s no talk of that yet at our library, but I’m prone to worry and it’s scary.

I decided that going forward I’m going to focus on webinars that are skill-building rather than ones that talk about the virus. There is nothing to be gained by worrying, not that that stops me.

I also hate the not knowing. I know it’s likely we won’t re-open the library until the schools are back in session, and we got an email today from the school system that they’re closed until at least 4/24. Virtual learning it is! I’m so glad the kids aren’t nearly as freaked out as I am. I’m making them go for walks every day, and they’re doing their taekwondo classes online (which they hate, because I watch them like hawks to make sure they’re really doing it), so at least they’re getting a little bit of exercise.

But I was so happy a few weeks ago. Not that I’m unhappy now, I’m glad to be home safe with my family, and we’re not lacking for anything - but I was loving my busy, hectic life, and I want it back. I wonder if things will ever be like that again?