Integration

 

I had my groceries delivered by Shipt throughout the quarantine. I didn't feel safe and more importantly, I didn't feel good. It's possible I had Covid early in April and it was mild enough I didn't even need to go to a doctor, although I did call one.

Now I am fully vaccinated and trying to get back into the swing of living, but it is hard.

My favorite grocery store uses one set of doors as an entrance and the other as an exit. That means walking at least two blocks just going in or out. Up until today they have had one way aisles and that meant lots of extra walking too.

I realize the walking is good exercise, but it is hard for me. I bought a better mask, so I can breathe a little easier, but by the time I am back in my car going home, I am exhausted!

Yesterday I went to an Old Time Baseball game and had to worry about whether or not I could get from my car to the field and back. I did fine, but even though we were freezing when it started, I came home with a terrible sunburn on my face and the back of my hands.

I feel dumb for not realizing that could happen, but I just never gave it a thought.

It seems the re-integrating back into the world is not going to be a piece of cake for me.