I started the below post on March 31st. I never published it (I got involved, got distracted). While I am no longer feeling quite so paranoid, I think I still want to remember these feelings. I think I also want others to know that they are not alone in these feelings. They are real. They… Read More Counting
I sweat the small stuff. Last week, the above was all I could write. I had to take many steps back and manage my expectations of my ability to do everything right the first time. I hated everything. Every one got on my nerves. The innocuous note letting me know that a link was broken… Read More Zoom Zoom
This is how Day 3 actually ended: And, yes. I did wake up like that. Working from home has shortened my morning routine. Day four was much better. It was Friday (not that weekends are really a thing at the moment) and the weather was gorgeous. Sunny and nearly 80 F. Also, I got to… Read More Spring Break Schedule?
Yesterday, March 18th, was the first day that my colleagues were also working from home. We began the day by sharing our workstations. The one on the left is mine. Below are some of my colleagues’ impromptu work stations: We started a group text (I named the group “Work Pals”), and things seemed to be… Read More Day Two into Day Three
I finally have an office with a window. And cats. But, it had a high cost. I’m immunosuppressed due to some medication that slows down the progression of my Multiple Sclerosis. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, voluntary isolation is the responsible action for both myself and my colleagues. But, mostly for myself. This week, normally spring… Read More Telecommuting. Day 1
