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The Husband and I had a little getaway this past week - just a short one (Wednesday thru Friday). A change of scenery and a little R&R seemed long overdue. We booked a resort in Orlando (which is an easy drive from us) and spent a couple days poolside. While I was pleased with all the safety measures in place, I can't say that I was 100% comfortable. I was hyper-aware of my surroundings, keeping distance, keeping an eye on others who didn't seem to share my same level (or any level) of concern. So, while the change in scenery was great, and I enjoyed the downtime, it wasn't quite the relaxing getaway I'd hoped for. For me, it's still too soon for travel. I'll be waiting a while until things have changed significantly in my state before we try again.
Florida's governor has declared that we are moving into phase 3 reopening and that restaurants can now operate at 100% capacity with no restrictions. But there was no explanation of why that decision was made now. It's not like our numbers have improved significantly. It feels like people are just tired of dealing with it and are just going to pretend the virus is gone so they can go about their business. The governor included. It's bizarre.
As I type this (Saturday night) the Tampa Lightning are playing Game 5 in the Stanley Cup finals and could very well win the whole series tonight. I'll be staying up late to watch till the very end, for sure. (Fingers crossed that it doesn't go into multiple OT's because it'll be past my bedtime. lol)
This week's 80's music fix is Hourglass (1987) by Squeeze. The Husband can belt out the chorus like a pro and it makes me laugh every time. :)
Tuesday, September 22
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How was your week? Any new books? Any news to share?
I'd love to hear about it!
Glad you were able to get away for a bit. I don't feel safe to travel, but we are planning a small trip in November to Arizona.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of the holiday book. I need to get my holidays one way or another.
Thanks Deb. The getaway was nice but it proved that it's still too soon for me. I hope your trip in November goes well.
DeleteA little get away is nice. I still have not worked up the courage to eat out, indoors or out. I believe NJ is at 25% capacity, but our cases are rising. I think people are fatigued. We locked down all that time and the cases are rising again. I hope you love In a Holidaze. I really, really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteIt just boggles my mind that we are continuing to reopen and relax restrictions while our numbers have not dropped. There is no logic to it. It's like the governor decided that 200 deaths a day is an acceptable number so we can just live with that. I don't even know what to say. I still haven't eaten at a restaurant (inside or out) since March. We do take-out but we don't stay to eat it. Even at the resort this week, the one time we ordered dinner from an on-site restaurant we took it to a secluded spot where there was no one around.
DeleteI'm only about 30% into Holidaze but I'm really enjoying it. :)
Whoa, that's kind of crazy about the restaurants in your state! Like Sam said above, we're still at 25% and I haven't heard anything about expanding beyond that any time soon. I'm glad you got to do a little getaway, although it kind of stinks that it wasn't as relaxing as it could be.
ReplyDeleteIt's insane, isn't it? Florida is still one of the states with the highest number of infections and deaths, and yet our idiot (Trump puppet) governor does the exact opposite of what experts recommend. *face palm* I swear, we are doomed.
DeleteI totally what you mean by having a good time but not completely relaxing! That's how I feel when I go to my aquaboxing classes! I need it because you can isolate only for so long before getting depressed but it's equal part stressing.
ReplyDeleteYes, it made me realize that outings here and there are one thing, but I'm not ready for travel yet. It's still too soon for me.
DeleteI think the US has entered the "pandemic fatigue". Many people who have been vigilant since March are starting to wear down. It can be overwhelming to constantly remember to have a mask on you at all times, stay 6 feet away from people, sanitize your hands constantly, and deal with normal daily stress. I have been more sympathetic about people not meeting the guidelines because if they are like me, they probably forgot. There are always the people who don't care and weren't ever going to wear a mask, but the people that care are really getting worn out. Its just overwhelming for so many people.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I get that people are tired of it all. Goodness, I am, too. But at this point, after living with this for almost seven months, it's hard to wrap my head around those who still won't (or have just given up on) basic safety guidelines.
DeleteYes it's definitely too soon for me to travel. I'd have to take cleaning supplies and try to completely disinfect any hotel room so no. yes, I may be tired of the pandemic in some ways but I'm still staying home and wearing a mask when I don't. I'll be interested to see how you like The Lies That Bind. I liked it. I will get In a Holidaze on audio.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week!
Anne - Books of My Heart
Yeah, I was pleased with all of the safety measures at the resort but even so... I wasn't able to just relax. I was hyper-aware of everyone around me. So it'll be a while before we decide to try again. After a vaccine is in place and proven, probably.
DeleteI got to a part in The Lies That Bind last night that was so heart wrenching that I was having trouble listening. Ugh, so awful. :( Bought back a lot of memories.
Its always good to get away especially with what has happened this year, sometimes you just need something to breathe life into you again. I do think many ppl are just tired and exhausted of all the restrictions. This isn't normal for us and shouldn't be, and after so long, its tiring especially when ppl can protest in the streets but not able to go eat out or go to church? Its hard for many average day citizens after months of it. So I understand both sides. There isn't an easy solution. I just be safe as I can, not live in fear and just live life as fully as I can with the restrictions that are in place.
ReplyDeleteI know people are tired of restrictions (we all are) but it's disheartening to see those that refuse to adhere to basic safety measures for all of us.
DeleteI feel the same when it comes to going anywhere outside of my own four walls. I'm aware how other people handle social distancing and if they are wearing masks. I'm in California, and I stopped caring if restaurants are open or not, I'm just not ready for sitting indoors or outdoors. I'll grab my food to go and eat it a home. But I think I would feel safe in Hotels when it comes to rooms, as long as people wear masks in common areas.
ReplyDeleteSame here, Corina. We don't go to restaurants. Well, not inside, anyway. We do curbside pickup and then go home (or eat in the car LOL). I'm nowhere near ready to eat inside a restaurant... especially now that the ones here are at full capacity!
DeletePretty picks! I'm sorry you weren't able to completely relax, though. I see you got The Roommate. I'm waiting on a hold on that one. It sounds so incredibly good!
ReplyDeleteI had it on hold on Overdrive but the wait was so long! I decided to just go ahead and buy it. :)
DeleteGlad you had a fun time at Orlando! I would like to go to Orlando someday!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my Sunday Post!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
It is hard to travel right now. We went camping a few months ago, stayed at a campground, avoided people as much as possible but it was still nerve wracking. Glad you guys were able to get away though! It is so hard to stay cooped up constantly!
ReplyDeleteI don't really understand the reopening thing either, although I see some of that attitude here too- just open things up! I just shake my head...
Squeeze!!!!! And go Tampa!!!!! :):)
Yeah, it was good to get out, I guess, but several times I found myself thinking "I'd feel better if I was at home."
Deletei for one feel it is too soon for me to travel. i hardly ever leave the house. i do not feel safe in florida, feeling they throw caution to the wind
ReplyDeletesherry @ fundinmental
Things in FL haven't been handled well from the very start, unfortunately. :(
DeleteIt's weird how different states have different phases. Illinois is in phase 3 as well but I think they can only have 50% of the restaurant/store filled. Which is still too much for me.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Amber. I think 50% would be too high for me, still. I haven't been inside a restaurant since early March. And now that our idiot governor has ditched the restrictions and they're back at full capacity (why??!!) the numbers are sure to start climbing again.
DeleteI'm so glad you got to go on your little getaway. It sounds like you had a very good time!
ReplyDeleteTonight we heard we are a lot of the 'old' reinforcements are coming back. So restaurants are closing earlier, people have to work from home if they can.. it's just so sad. Instead of going forward we are going back again. Sigh.. Atleast we are able to get lost in books.
Have a great week and happy reading.
Crazy how your restrictions are coming back and ours are going away... even though our numbers are going back up! And you're right, at least we have books as an escape. We certainly need them this year.
DeleteGlad you had a nice time but it is worrying that others aren’t being as careful as you. I’m sad in not in Florida just now but I’m also kind of happy about it, if they are fully opening restaurants I’d imagine it won’t be long till cases rise again.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week!
Yep, cases are on the rise again, Heather. And with restaurants now 100% open I'm sure those numbers will go up even more. People just refuse to do the right thing. :(
DeleteThat's the way I felt on my recent trip. I felt very relaxed in our cabin and when we were out on the beach because we were on a fairly private stretch of beach, but I could definitely feel my brain switch into hyperaware mode anytime we ventured beyond those two settings. I hope you're enjoying the new Christina Lauren book. I just started it yesterday and am enjoying it so far.
ReplyDeleteYep, same here, Suzanne. When it was just the two of us I was mostly okay. Once we were around other people I was immediately tense and nervous. Maybe next year we'll consider traveling again but I think the rest of this year is a wash.
DeleteI'm enjoying Holidaze but for some reason I'm reading it sooo slowly!
I'm glad you were able to get away for a bit, but it sucks that you couldn't fully relax because other people weren't as cautious, etc. It's tough to really get out, but I'm trying to do it as much as I can while the weather is nice and outdoor events are happening.
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy that Florida is really opening up again. I really do think people either think it's still a a hoax or blown out of proportion, or they just don't care because they think it won't affect them or something. I get wanting things to be normal, but they aren't, and I'm sure cases will continue to rise. Sigh.
-Lauren
www.shootingstarsmag.net
Yeah, the change in scenery was good, but overall it just proved that we're not ready to travel. Maybe next year. *sigh*
DeleteYeah, things in Florida continue to just boggle my mind. People really do act like the virus is gone and they go about their business. Meanwhile, there are still deaths across the state every single day. I guess people don't care anymore? It's at an acceptable level for them? It's impossible to understand.