tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post1468974126710507805..comments2024-03-28T16:51:25.965+01:00Comments on Offbeat YA: My New Normal: Coronavirus EditionRoberta R.http://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-71221670771266927462020-05-05T18:24:45.503+02:002020-05-05T18:24:45.503+02:00Masks are mandatory here too, but restaurants etc....Masks are mandatory here too, but restaurants etc. can only offer home delivery and/or takeout service so far.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-68556201602811509702020-05-05T16:59:35.952+02:002020-05-05T16:59:35.952+02:00That does sound weird about the shops. Here they a...That does sound weird about the shops. Here they are opening on most places, like I said. Wearing masks is a must on public transport and shops. Restaurants etc. can also open - with the exception of our county - but only those that have an outdoor space, no one can eat indoors. Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-4395244099882742552020-05-04T21:00:10.133+02:002020-05-04T21:00:10.133+02:00"It sounds like a nightmare to do on your own..."It sounds like a nightmare to do on your own, have you attempted it since this post?"<br />Nope! I don't want to have to work on my hair on top of everything LOL.<br /><br />I hear you. I know you love live music and shows, and who knows when they will be available again. As of now, here in Italy, we've been given a bit more of freedom when it comes to going out, but shops are Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-72006325166811957702020-05-04T17:34:38.552+02:002020-05-04T17:34:38.552+02:00I'm a month late for this post, but ugh, I hat...I'm a month late for this post, but ugh, I hate that you've been impacted by the virus like this, especially with your work. :( Don't feel bad about being cranky over your hair - as long as you don't go out to protest (preferably with guns) to open hairdressers you're fine, lol. But seriously, I feel like it's okay to be sad about the small things, because they can really Veronika @ Wordy and Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813427718618609226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-89284612987650812582020-04-21T15:03:50.936+02:002020-04-21T15:03:50.936+02:00June is less scary than May...I hope things will h...June is less scary than May...I hope things will have started getting as near to normal as they can by then...but I hope even more that you will have found a better job. Heaven knows you deserve it! 😘<br /><br />It's hard to stay home...even harder when your earnings depend on it. But there's no arguing with the numbers. Deaths are deaths, positive cases are positive cases. We all need Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-6726097458544165882020-04-21T05:55:11.782+02:002020-04-21T05:55:11.782+02:00Sending you all the love (I get about financials -...Sending you all the love (I get about financials - I'm using up all my sick days in addition to what little catastrophe pay I do get, and after that I'm basically stuck returning to work... but that's in June and hopefully I'll have find a better place in May)! I'm glad things are starting to look up for you in Italy; you'll soon be free! Hopefully not with a second wave, Sophia @ Bookwyrming Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08649156623055831699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-91404465727858085482020-04-15T14:11:04.665+02:002020-04-15T14:11:04.665+02:00I was wondering these days if online classes would...I was wondering these days if online classes would ever be able to replace the real thing...who knows, maybe one day, but it sounds like no one nowhere was ready for it to happen now without it disrupting the regular learning curve. I hope you and everyone who's having online classes right now will manage to go into their next school/college/uni year (or to graduate) with minimum damage done!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-59074150146788809242020-04-14T23:18:42.210+02:002020-04-14T23:18:42.210+02:00Thanks for sharing this update. I think a lot of p...Thanks for sharing this update. I think a lot of people are experiencing less-than-ideal circumstances during this time of transition, and I appreciate being able to read on how you're doing. The fact that we are all going through this together goes a long way.<br /><br />I'm currently a first-year university student, and I am now three weeks into online classes. I feel like we are Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103704290284308846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-34356708247410237072020-04-14T16:52:56.115+02:002020-04-14T16:52:56.115+02:00Well, my husband works at the local hospital as a ...Well, my husband works at the local hospital as a switchboard operator, so he should be safe as far as salary goes. At least there's that.<br /><br />Thank you - things are moving very slowly, and our life (I mean everyone's) will be different for who knows how much time even after the emergency period, but it sounds like we're getting there.Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-30898768052736970622020-04-14T12:25:03.900+02:002020-04-14T12:25:03.900+02:00Okay, so that is seriously not good about the fund...Okay, so that is seriously not good about the funding situation, especially as you don't earn 'that' much already. I hope financially you'll be able to manage and be okay? I am glad you're staying safe while going out to buy food and such. And sorry about the hair situation! There are more difficulties for a lot of people, I guess :( I am glad that there does seem to be some Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-24187776979472716202020-04-13T12:04:16.417+02:002020-04-13T12:04:16.417+02:00"I have loved my trips to Italy so much and a..."I have loved my trips to Italy so much and am so sad to see this happen there."<br />I didn't know you visited! Where have you been?<br /><br />I used to shop once a week before as well, but at least I was in and out without having to figure out the best hour, or queuing, or dealing with masks and gloves ON gloves. I hear you though - for someone used to plan their menu (almost) Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-1251521662058888692020-04-13T00:04:01.940+02:002020-04-13T00:04:01.940+02:00I'm so glad you posted an update. I'm watc...I'm so glad you posted an update. I'm watching Italy very closely as we in New York are sharing your fate, sadly. I have loved my trips to Italy so much and am so sad to see this happen there.<br /><br />Shopping once a week is tough. I am a mood shopper/cooker and here in a city we shop frequently. Now I have to menu plan and be more flexible and creative. <br /><br />I hate the mask. I Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04756695137600895936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-4916273501099287682020-04-12T15:23:49.917+02:002020-04-12T15:23:49.917+02:00Early mornings and late afternoons seems to be the...Early mornings and late afternoons seems to be the best shopping hours here, but even when I go (around 13/13.30, after a VERY fast lunch) things are semi-manageable. Still rough...but I guess that's part of the new normal as well.<br /><br />I know you seldom leave the house even when there aren't nasty viruses around, but since it only takes one family member to catch it. I hope you andRoberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-47133057392232491752020-04-12T15:17:57.984+02:002020-04-12T15:17:57.984+02:00I know the UK is having it rough right now...but s...I know the UK is having it rough right now...but since we started (relatively) earlier to put our measures in place, you're probably going to start seeing some improvements in a short while, too. Not that Italy is out of the woods yet, because some regions still have a high death count, but as a whole we're starting to see that light at the end of the tunnel you were talking about.<br /><Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-79845528852274169402020-04-11T20:47:00.527+02:002020-04-11T20:47:00.527+02:00I'm glad to hear things are starting to improv...I'm glad to hear things are starting to improve in Italy. I hope your financial situation works out ok. Idk about other places, but here, mornings are the most crowded at stores, so maybe you'll at least be able to avoid people more if you're shopping in the afternoon. Yeah, I think a vaccine or treatment is going to be the only way to get our lives back, so hopefully that'll Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-63464187560995491142020-04-11T17:24:01.601+02:002020-04-11T17:24:01.601+02:00I'm glad there's some light at the end of ...I'm glad there's some light at the end of the lockdown tunnel in Italy! Even if it is still weeks away. Here in the UK, they're about to review our 3 week lockdown but we all know it'll get extended, it's just a question of how long for. Our daily death toll is terrifying right now. Almost a thousand people the other day. :( They haven't brought in face masks for shopping Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-69879534170626476612020-04-10T20:37:11.724+02:002020-04-10T20:37:11.724+02:00"Maybe your hair is better than you think! 💛..."Maybe your hair is better than you think! 💛"<br />Haha, thank you for trying, but since the white is on the crown on my head (and well beyond it now) and I have TONS on white hair (on a black backdrop), I'm definitely NOT looking cool! I'm sure your mom does, tough 😉.<br /><br />Yeah, at least your state is reasonable! If people are left to their own devices, they will Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-15396672940532925632020-04-10T17:37:15.631+02:002020-04-10T17:37:15.631+02:00Thanks for sharing with us, sweetheart. I'm so...Thanks for sharing with us, sweetheart. I'm sorry you're having a rough time (though it seems just about everyone is right now). If it makes you feel any better, my mom purposely leaves the white at her temples because she likes it. I think it looks cool and suits her sassy personality. Maybe your hair is better than you think! 💛<br /><br />We'll be on lockdown for the foreseeable Carrie (brightbeautifulthings)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05148269404370808872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-57627866078991070582020-04-10T14:00:27.270+02:002020-04-10T14:00:27.270+02:00I know the U.S. as a whole are still behind - it s...I know the U.S. as a whole are still behind - it seems that every state reacted differently and at different times, also because the virus emergency started later for you...it would have made sense to plan ahead, but then again, it's not like Italy did it after China was hit with the virus either 🙄. I won't lie..."though days ahead" sounds pretty accurate. I hope you've Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-23005395056095470812020-04-10T10:10:16.157+02:002020-04-10T10:10:16.157+02:00Thanks for sharing. It's good to know how othe...Thanks for sharing. It's good to know how others are coping. I've only worn a mask a few times as we're just starting, for the most part, to get with the program with that over here. I'll be doing it henceforward whenever I go out though! I hear you though- the stress definitely takes a toll. <br /><br />I hope Italy has seen the worst and every day is better for you guys. TestingGreghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-68213004833851195482020-04-10T09:25:47.479+02:002020-04-10T09:25:47.479+02:00Oh yeah, you have relatives in Italy, don't yo...Oh yeah, you have relatives in Italy, don't you?<br /><br />I know...we should probably concentrate on the fact that we haven't been affected by the darned virus. It's not easy, with everything that's going on, but then again...perspective. Thank you Emily, and I hope you Canadians will be out of the woods soon!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-4790451859271827342020-04-10T01:11:15.374+02:002020-04-10T01:11:15.374+02:00My dad has told me that things are slowly starting...My dad has told me that things are slowly starting to get better in Italy. Like you said, it will be a very long process, but at the very least, hopefully the peak is over. I so understand how stressful everything financially is right now. I guess we just have to put things in perspective and give thanks that we are healthy. I so hope summer brings nothing but good fortune to you!paperbackprincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446601964387517150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-17313757893905551682020-04-09T22:18:07.437+02:002020-04-09T22:18:07.437+02:00Aww, I hope you'll manage to find someone to d...Aww, I hope you'll manage to find someone to do your hair (right) when the time comes! If it's a salon, there's no reason why the other stylists shouldn't take you on. At least it's what would happen where I go - it's not like everyone has a personal hairdresser there. But maybe that place is different (I remember you telling us it was pretty stylish and stuff).<br /><br /Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-11263851736398557302020-04-09T21:00:53.511+02:002020-04-09T21:00:53.511+02:00ahhh those grey hairs. I was supposed to have gone...ahhh those grey hairs. I was supposed to have gone this week. Plus my stylist is having a baby so I have no idea I'll get in either. They'll be so backlogged with their own clients that I doubt they'll be taking hers on too. I do do touch ups on my own though but I just focus on the top and sides lol. Kind of a cheat in between appointments but it wont' work for what's comingKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2381281230448720689.post-65039434710215768122020-04-09T16:22:11.383+02:002020-04-09T16:22:11.383+02:00Thank you! It's kind of nice being home, but I...Thank you! It's kind of nice being home, but I'm stressing out about the money. Which I always do, only now it's tenfold 😓. I hope that I can go back to working normally when these two months have passed.<br /><br />"I did the one lap around the outside of the supermarket this morning, and it was so stifling. I cannot believe people wear these all the time."<br />Yeah, I Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.com