Another Monday has arrived. Another week of
confusing, frightening, disconcerting, happy, optimistic, heart-warming days
ahead. I heard it described this weekend as ‘a coronacoaster of emotions’ and I
think that’s spot on.
Everyone is keeping on keeping on, but I have to say
I think the novelty has worn off for most people.
Personally- and it feels weird to admit this – I
feel MORE anxious now we’re being told that we’re past the first peak, and that
restrictions might soon start to be lifted. I think I’ve got used to the
current rules, and I’d rather carry on as we are for a bit longer rather than
be let out too early and risk having to lock it all down again at a later date.
I honestly have faith in the people in charge. I think they know exactly what
they’re doing and they’re not going to do anything that would jeopardise the
long-term plan for surviving Corona, but there’s still an arrogant, stupid part
of me that thinks I know best and I should be allowed to make the big
decisions. And my decision would be ‘carry on as we are for another month until
we’re ABSOLUTELY sure we’re on the mend’.
But I can say that because my life hasn’t been
hugely affected. If anything, my life is easier under the current conditions. I
haven’t lost any income. I’m still able to work every day. I get to do what I
was doing before, but with less customers about and less hassle from Those
Above Me, who have far more important things to concentrate on. So for me, this
is a bit like a working holiday. For most of you, I imagine it’s been a disturbing
time spent in unusual circumstances, and you can’t wait to get back to some
kind of ‘normal’ life. So my apologies to you if you’re finding my thoughts
today annoying.
RC 4-5-20
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