What I've Been Up To + Quarantine Reflections!

Cherry Blossom Parade 2019...before having to wear masks + gloves outside.

Hello, Dolls

How is everyone? I hope everyone is safe and doing well during this time. I know it's been months since I've posted. I've been doing well. I've been maintaining during this time.

I was off work for a while because of the pandemic, and then I resumed work with teleworking. Now, I'm back at "work work", inside the branch. I'm getting used to going out of my home every day, trying to adjust to this new normal-while still trying to enjoy life.

In quarantine, I had so many high hopes for productivity. I said I was going to do this, that, and the other. That kinda happened, I got some things done! The majority of things didn't go as planned.

A lot of it had to do with my mood, my moods were everywhere; so, I decided that I just wanted to work on my mental health (staying at home can do a job on your mind). I had a lot of reflective time, and I learned a few things about myself during that time. I'll share a few of my reflective thoughts in quarantine.

I learned that:

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As I organized and threw things away, I found out that I really don’t need much. There is contentment in being a minimalist. ⁣

I appreciate all of my friends more! Being quarantined at home was the most I’ve talked to a lot of my friends. Their calls, texts, and Face Time chats meant so much then, and they still do now. ⁣

Ironically, I was more social in quarantine. I’ve accepted every Zoom meeting and Virtual party invitation I can think of. I’m a true introvert; but, I learned to appreciate human interaction more.⁣

I didn’t realize how much I slept on Shoedazzle! They have a stylish selection of shoes and accessories; and they have a decent sale regularly. S/N, I’ve bought a couple pairs of shoes since being quarantined. I'll be sharing some looks with some of the items I've bought 😉⁣

Although, I spent a lot of time blogging via Instagram, I really missed writing posts on my actual Blog website. I feel like a real "Blogger" when I post on my blog site. Instagram can't replace how I can express myself creatively and freely on my blog.

My hope is that I'll continue these new habits now that things are returning (slowly) to a new normal.

What about you? Have you learned anything new about yourself, or had any reflective thoughts since being quarantined?

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