Monday, November 30

[gottawonder]

Today I am grateful for:

Really above average temperatures for this time of year.

Going to town. I picked up the mail, paid a bill that came, bought two items from a person from the local buy and sell page, got some senior feed for my mare Hollywood, went to Micheal's for the first time in ages for some beading/painting items, and got groceries. I was surprised to find that the library was still open.

The whole time I was in town, I felt anxious. I am prone to feeling like this anyhow, but lately going to town just makes me feel upset, even as I crave the outing. I feel like I shouldn't be there, it feels like a contrast to life before Covid as I walk by closed stores, and people everywhere wearing masks and spraying down their surroundings.

People in general are kind and polite, but you can feel the tension everywhere. The checkout clerk at the grocery store told me that right now she's supposed to ask everyone to donate to the local food bank, as they are likely under a lot of pressure right now. She said that some people were more than happy to donate, and others freaked out at her for asking.

I had the rest of the evening at home, and I watched an episode of Sherlock. I've watched these enough (there are only a few episodes total, something like three seasons with only three episodes each) times that it doesn't matter what order I watch them in, I mostly just appreciate the craft that went into them.