Woah! Did this week feel like 7 weeks to anyone else?! No, just me? okay cool. Lets agree to say COVID-19 has made a monumental impact in most peoples lives. I have been practicing social distancing not just because this virus scares me but also I have a compromised immune system and my parents are older. We are (knock on wood) in mostly good health. We have been taking all the precautions and I am happy my job has restricted the public from coming in. That puts me at ease, a little more. Having my own office is perfect for social distancing now. #introvertunite
I figured with the craziness of this week, my favorites this week should be uplifting and light.
I found this and I couldn’t stop laughing because I remember all those times trying to do math homework with my dad and crying my eyes out for hours not understanding basic math. This common core math is way harder and I cannot imagine how parents are feeling now, teaching something that they don’t even know. Thank goodness for YouTube and the Internet.
one/// Penguins Explore Aquarium /// This was just the most adorable thing I have ever seen! These penguins were just waddling around, like it was no big deal. They did not realize how they are winning over America’s hearts right now. Take a look at this cute video here
two/// Celebrities/// So many celebrities are using their stardom for good. John Legend, Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban and Dropkick Murphys all streamed mini concerts from their homes Tuesday night trying to “flatten the curve.” I loved how interactive these were (You voted on what Chrissy Teigan was to wear—a plain towel) and the artists were connecting to so many people at once.
I caught the end of Thomas Rhett’s instalive concert; Him and Lauren prayed for everyone and it was just such a heartfelt and natural thing for him to do. It was really, really sweet.
Seeing other celebrities livestream themselves reading their favorite children’s books have made me smile all week. I love seeing celebrities use their star power for the common good.
three/// Dating during COVID-19 outbreak/// This article made me giggle. Yes, dating is looking a little different right now BUT I think this might be really good. Courting is talking to your potential romantic partner before entering into a romantic relationship. Maybe this is the roaring twenties are happening again. I’m curious to see what happens.
four/// Easy fix /// This made me laugh so hard this week. They fixed the Mars Lander by hitting it with a shovel?! Come on, that seems so made up but yet, it happened and it fixed it. For real!
five/// Anxiety and COVID-19// it was no secret this week I was filled with anxiety. A LOT of it. As the week wore on, I had less and less anxiety but its still there. This was a great article and provided a lot of tips.
six/// Favorite things/// my absolute favorite things from this week was seeing how families are FINALLY spending time together and working together to provide harmony and calmness in a world of such uncertainty. The world is a pretty awesome place once everyone just calms down. The sheer fact that all these good, heartwarming stories are emerging, reminds me there is still good in this scary world. It sometimes takes a worldwide emergency to bring these good stories out.
Well, I am saying my prayers, counting my blessings and thinking good thoughts to get me through today. Please know if you are struggling with anything, I am praying for you.
Be sure to check out my Recent Snapshots and All About Me posts from this week!
[[be someone who makes everyone feel like a somebody]]
-gabrielle
PS… I took an online live yoga class last night because COVID-19. I had always taken in person classes so this was a little different but this was the coolest thing I’ve done in a while. Go find a local instructor and take their online live class. They are having a hard time, like a lot of us during this time. Do something good for your mind and body. You wont regret it. I have a few yoga instructors who are doing live classes, if you want a great session, let me know and I will give you their names!
Namaste everyone.
PPS. I’m linking up with Andrea, Narci and Erika for Friday Favorites.