I have decided a priority after we move our daughter back to school is figuring out a specific office area for me to work. This past week was brutal, and I just never felt like I got away from work. I was on well after 6:00 each night starting before 7:00. Last night I declared enough and logged off at 5:30, grabbed the loan little bottle of Pinot Grigio, and went on the deck. It was officially happy hour. Here's my buddy, who loves being outside more than anything, but heaven forbid staying outside alone.
I have slowly been either drinking or gifting the wine we had from the wine club-now on our second year not a part of it. I think all together I mam under 12 bottles, plus a couple prosecco I am saving for the holidays-or a random Tuesday. I know what I like and what I do not like, and while interesting to learn more about different wine regions, it wasn't as social as I had hoped. Call me a peasant, but the Sutter Home wines are to my liking, and I really like being able to by one glass four packs-my liver appreciates it as well. I know there is good quality box varieties now, but that sounds dnagerous to keep on hand. When life resumes and we go places again, the wine bar that hosted the club is top of my list. Maybe we will join again once DH is returned. We always got to the meet-ups late.
On Tuesday when I made the Too Easy Chilli, the girls and I ate outside. DD2, shhh, had a Mikes hard lemonade, and I had two glasses of the brewery seltzer, from the unopened crowler I found hiding in the refrigerator. Tuesday was another rough work day, but don't think I am making a habit of drinking the stress away. Two 10 ounce glasses was my limit. I bring it up only as another example of me trying to get a new kind of normalcy and a bit of socialization that is not in front of a screen. It was a perfect August evening and my girls are good company. Don't get me wrong the blog world has been my saving grace the last four months,and I appreciate you all immensely, and hope to see a few of you in human form at some point in the future when travelling resumes.
Today is the fifth day in a row I actually dressed for work-like clothes that I would wear in the office clothes. Monday was a batik print dress, t-shirt material and comfy, but a dress none the same. I wore black pants and a white cotton button up on Tuesday, white pants and an older purple ruffled front cap sleeve blouse on Wednesday. Yesterday I wore a maxi skirt and a white tunic. Today, I am in a similar dress to Monday, this one all black, but still, a dress. I still sported my hair in a pony tail or braid, but it's a start.
Speaking of the office, it has been five month officially, March 20th, since I last worked from my office. In my wildest imagination I would have not thought this up. Microsoft Teams, the wonder platform they added in April, is having a lot of glitchiness lately. That has added to my work frustration. I long for a good old conference room meeting. here's talk that Zoom might be added, after the initial embarrassment a few meetings had with crashes, it appears to be the safe and now go to platform. I remember the magic of Skype and Got To Meetings, and how far this has all gone.
This is all I have of That to talk about this Friday. Plans this weekend is to help the kids pack, maybe do some baking to send with her,and if the weather is nice, get one more long walk with my girl. Happy Friday!
We've been WFH for about the same amount of time, and like you, I could never have predicted this situation. We're confirmed WFH until next July, so I definitely have plenty of time left. I enjoy it quite a bit, and while more of a balance (blend between in person & WFH) would be my preference, I don't mind it terribly.
ReplyDeleteI do miss having the kids in school, as that's what adds challenges to my WFH day, but we are where we are.
I say enjoy the wine you like. I have a rose' that's around $7 that I love, & I also greatly enjoy a variety of fancier chardonnays. Depends on the mood & occasion.
We've been told end f December, and no in person trainings at our building through March 21 at earliest. A few time I have appreciated the pricer version-can't drink cheap merlots for example, but there are some good hite and roses.
DeleteI have found (actually DIL3 found it) a bottle of Aldi's white for 5.99 a bottle that is a nice semi dry wine that has been perfect for summer sipping on the porch.
ReplyDeleteI have two wardrobes. Real clothes and Covid clothes. I am in shorts and a tank every single day unless I have to go somewhere. And I am almost sure I have forgotten how to wear makeup since I only use the most rudimentary on my eyes now. Wearing masks has changed so much.
It's nice to find one that is inexpensive, but taty to have on hand. I've enjoyed adding a little happy hour to end my day-even if I am ending later than typical happy hour.
DeleteHa, it's weird that you write about "dressing up" because today as I was slobbing around in my shorts and t-shirt I remember thinking how it isn't good to always do this. Obviously if I go out I get dressed up but the t-shirt I had on today had the elastic go out of it goodness knows how long ago and I'm still wearing it, even if no-one gets to see it. At least I guess I'm getting plenty of wear out of my clothes (before they are turned to rags). And good on you for logging off ON TIME. Unfortunately the more you do/give the more they expect in the future and that then becomes your new norm. And like Hawaii Planner said, enjoy the wine. We have a wine over here called Tariquet which is my absolute favourite. If you get the chance check it out. It's not expensive but if you like it - as far as I'm concerned - then it's good wine!
ReplyDeleteThere were so many things I loved about our trip to france, but picking up absolutely delicious wine for just a few Euro's. and then having out own little lat afternoon cocktail, was a highlight. It has been a mood booster to wear clothes that are suitable for people other than y family. I surprised my husband-but I think he was thinking I was getting quite apathetic about my appearance.
DeleteIt is weird thinking that this has been going on that long and that it continues. It makes me wonder how long it will be before things go back to normal. will there ever be a normal? Have I ever been normal?
ReplyDeleteI am preparing for at least another 9 months of precaution, and then I think baby steps. I just want my kids to have a bit of normalcy.
DeleteThat's so funny, on the 18th it was 5 months since I last worked in the office. I did go back 2 days and a co-worker tested positive for COVID and they sent me back home again until after the first of the year...which is ok with me. I'll have to try those small little bottles of Sutter wine, I too need something small as it's hard to drink the whole bottle, well not hard but not something I should be doing anyway! Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteI suppose the box would be more environmental, but I like the no waste and no headache.
DeleteI know, five months! It's crazy!
ReplyDeleteLook at you, Sam, you look lovely! Great shirt!
I used to drink a cheap Australian wine, Hardy's Gewurtzraminer. Loved it. Sounds like a fun evening with your daughters. :)
Have a lovely weekend!
They are my little dears! i enjoy time with my kids. Teh shirt is a bit big, but I probably may make an error and shrink it by mistake.
DeleteYour dog is so cute and you look nice too! I'm thinking I need to make menus for the week- hardly any leftovers now in the freezers ( I have an old refrigerator in the garage) but I have plenty of meat/vegetables. I've stopped reading all prepper blogs- too depressing- and I want to remain optimistic that things WILL be better by at least next spring. I'm hoping sooner of course. I am going to drop by grandson's house this AM and tell him goodbye before he leaves for college- I've only seen him and local daughter/family 4 times since March but we do talk on the phone. I was going to make him cookies but I'll wait when the car isn't so loaded. No other plans for the weekend but paperwork. PS I love wine but I'm a Cabernet girl and sorry, Sutter's won't do it.
ReplyDeleteIf I was drinking Cab, I probably wouldnt do Sutter home either. I hope your grandson has a great year at school-and safe.
DeleteI wish I were capable of riding a bike. I always loved riding my bike around town, often with a child in front and back. That is how much I loved it.
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