Ed and I have been self-isolating for approximately 12 days. I've been working from home and it has been really really busy. At first it was stressful- trying to support my staff and work in these new circumstances. Not to mention the general anxiety around Covid-19 floating out there and the reported infections growing daily.
I was happy to have friday roll around. I needed to get horse feed so Ed and I got in the truck and headed to the feed store. I was looking forward to getting out. When I got to the feed store they were on full precautions. We waited in the truck until it was our turn. I went in and stood behind a line and gave my order. We had to pay by plastic (which I would have anyway), the clerk put plastic over it, stepped back and I stepped forward to pay. I then headed out to the truck to wait for it to be delivered. Frankly, it was surreal and brought home how much things had changed.
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| the horses don't know that the world has changed though |
More and more restrictions are in place- no gathering of more than 5 people, parks are closed and police are issuing tickets. I can only imagine how people with young children in apartments are doing. I feel profoundly grateful to have my little property.
The weather this weekend was beautiful. It allowed for a lot of chores to be done. We cleaned out the winters accumulation of poop and hay.
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| I know it's muddy but it makes me happy to see the poop all gone |
The barns are closed to boarders and lessons and so when I dragged the ring I did it with recognition of my good fortune.
I can go for a walk and not worry about social distancing.
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| willow has started to join our walks |
I'm excited to be back to regular schooling. Riding is different. I miss lessons. I try to keep Shanea's voice in my head when I ride and I hope I'm not going to make too big a hash of things. Carmen is doing well. Earlier this week when I was working with her she was quite agitated. I realized that she was picking up on my stress and reacting. Once I realized it and calmed down she became more steady.
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| never tire of this view |
I hope that things calm down and that the world can return to normal. I want people to be safe and, selfishly, I want to be able to go to shows, clinics and fun things. But, as places to have to stay, this little place is not too bad.
