Friday W's the True "What the ..." Edition

     

     It will still be another day before a winner, in certified, is declared in the U.S. election. While no secret I want Trump sent as far from the White House as can be allowed, I sure wish we were not facing a month of legal mumbo jumbo, false claims, some potentially valid claims, and  courts deciding what the people wanted. I'll just say, if democratic officials cheat, they sure did a bad job by leaving the Senate in republican hands after the hypocritical actions to get RBG's Supreme Court seat filled. Two words. Term limits. In a week that could not get more bizarre, here is my W's for the week.

What's top of mind: Well, the election is top of mind, but Covid occupies it equally. In fact, I've felt the scratchy sore through and cough since Wednesday, so yesterday ordered the saliva test kit that  are being released in some counties in the state. I have not gone anywhere since Saturday other than for walks. With my daughters visiting us and she and DH working outside the home, I haven't been in a complete tight bubble. Granted, it could be allergies, or just a darn cold, but when yesterday I felt the same, I thought it was good to order as part of the new strategy. I'll be staying put for the next 11 days regardless of the result, through the  guidance still seems unclear, but at one point I know it was you can not test out of quarantine. I've slept in a different space, and have masked in my own home and have Lysol spray to disinfect as I move in the house.  DH feels fine but I want to be sure. 

Where I've been: I might be kicking myself, but I enjoyed a glass of wine and a Trader Joe run with my daughter and friend on Saturday. I voted in person on Tuesday morning and did talk with someone in line, outside, who was not masked for about five minutes. He had shared his wife had Covid and was quite ill earlier in the fall and their college daughter tested positive. He and their son remained negative. There was an unmasked man standing behind me in line as well until we moved inside. I don't know-could have been my contact but well shorter than 15 minutes. I had no other trips out once home or since, other than my walks.. 

Where I'm going: Well, now no where for the next 11 days. I have a first book club, virtual, with my mom's group and am looking forward to that tonight. I'm sure I have some wine, if I feel up to it. I've not heard to avoid alcohol if a person is Covid positive. 

What I'm watching: Besides election coverage, and trying to limit that, I discovered the hilarious Schitt's Creek.. We've also had football-both college and pro and my Saturday morning soccer or football, the Premier League. I tend to do other things while football is on-not just watch.   .

What I'm reading: We'll see after the virtual Zoom book club tonight what the pick will be. I've read nothing this past week but the newspaper and work related journal articles.  

What I'm listening to:  I'm bac to streaming BBC when I can. I'd like to find a streaming Canadian news service so if anyone has a link, please share in the comments. It is so good to hear how news is  shared outside of our often narrow minded country. 

What I'm eating: I shared a couple recipes on Wednesday that were hits. Last night wearing a mask, I made a Cottage Pie with  loads of vegetables, ground beef and gravy and smothered n mashed potatoes. DH was thrilled-I think his new favorite. It tasted good to me as well, so I haven't lost my sense of taste. 

Who I'm paying attention to:  I have a new staff starting today and it will be interesting to figure out how to onboard him. This is the long waited for Office Support Staff the whole division needs. He seems like he will be  a really good addition-, energetic, and with a variety of skills ready to use to support our work.   

What I'm planning:  I'm looking forward to the virtual book club, which might be my fun for a few weeks With my self quarantine, I feel left out with this last weekend of nice weather, but I need to walk the walk. As long as I feel moderately well, I can spend time on my house cleaning  (no excuses) and can sit outside maybe with embroidery or some reading material. 

For future plans, learning how some poll places were stretched for volunteers, and others had no shows, I am thinking I better step up next round. I have plenty of vacation time to use and seems like I should be an appropriate worker. Fingers crossed, we'll get ahead of this pandemic and  poll workers that felt the risk was too high, may come back. 

     I was surprised with all this warm weather that there were a few clumps of snow still against the curb when I walked pup yesterday. I may have to rethink meals-making sure I wear  mask when I cook and in shared spaces, and leave things in the oven for DH, so I am not touching. If I test positive, he'll need to test and isolate until he gets the results. He had to work his day off again since a coworker, third time, self quarantined while waiting for test results, and another hurt his foot and can't stand. His store will be in a world of hurt if he has to be absent for a couple weeks. What's the W's of your life this week?