Re: I was just wondering . . . .

lkat · ‎07-23-2014

I've been working from home since March and never go anywhere except an occasional trip to pick up takeout or go to the grocery store but I still am buying cosmetics and a few items of clothing. I still wear makeup every day, doesn't matter that I'm not going anywhere. It makes me feel good and feel more normal.

Lali1 · ‎08-21-2014

I don't go out to eat but hardly did before all this. I have changed the things I purchase because what's the point in new shoes and purses and nice clothes if the only place I go is to pickup groceries. Well it saves me a bunch of money for now and may become a habit. I still wear makeup just to feel good. Not everyday but I didn't before either.

IdahoGram · ‎08-19-2010

I don't get dressed and put on makeup, do my hair, etc for anyone but myself. Soooo, I haven't changed a thing about my daily routine because of the pandemic. My mental state is derived from my life being as normal as possible. I have friends and neighbors who have fallen into deep depression due in part to hanging around the house dressed sloppy etc because they never go out of the house. I think pride in your self has a huge inpact on your mental state and I intend to continue as usual no matter whats happening in the world. I walk my dog daily, and go where ever I need to and try to mantain a normal life minus the fun lunches etc. Just as a by-the-way...I'm 81 yrs old.

shoesnbags · ‎03-10-2010

@IdahoGram wrote:
I don't get dressed and put on makeup, do my hair, etc for anyone but myself. Soooo, I haven't changed a thing about my daily routine because of the pandemic. My mental state is derived from my life being as normal as possible. I have friends and neighbors who have fallen into deep depression due in part to hanging around the house dressed sloppy etc because they never go out of the house. I think pride in your self has a huge inpact on your mental state and I intend to continue as usual no matter whats happening in the world. I walk my dog daily, and go where ever I need to and try to mantain a normal life minus the fun lunches etc. Just as a by-the-way...I'm 81 yrs old.

@IdahoGram Bravo!

"Breathe in, breathe out, move on." Jimmy Buffett

Mominohio · ‎08-08-2010

A really significant portion of the population is still working, and never stopped. They still go out every day, and if extra clothing and makeup were part of their lifestyle, it still is.

Many peope stuck at home are buying just out of boredom. Many are anticipating using the things in the near future when this is over.

Mom2Dogs · ‎03-09-2010

@Blackcatmom ...I wear make up every day...we eat out, go to work, church occasionally and the mall...I have reordered several cosmetic items that I have used up and have purchased new clothes.

I am not living my life inside the 4 walls of my home

...I am 65 and dh is 80....we follow mandated rules and are living our life as best we can.

suzyQ3 · ‎03-09-2010

@Meowingkitty wrote:
We go out at least weekly (sometimes more often) to indoor dining. We get our hair cut monthly, we've been to the movies, We go shopping at Costco, Walmart, groceries, Target etc. I go to the gym also. We do seem to go out a bit less often but we are still going out and about. No problems. I'm not staying home to vegetate.

I wish people did not make comments like this. It's very denigrating to those who, for whatever reason, feel more comfortable not going out for nonessential purposes.

@Meowingkitty

~Who in the world am I? Ah, that's the great puzzle~ Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

Buffalogal47 · ‎07-14-2010

I go out every day and have since this all started. I volunteer to do Meals on Wheels twice a week. I do go to the grocery store, pharmacy, shopping, mostly at local stores now to help out our local economy. When the salons opened, I started going every six weeks to get my haircut and since restaurants in my area have reopened, I have eaten inside a few times. I mostly do takeout though, mainly because I don't like to eat alone in a restaurant.If you follow the CDC guidelines and most importantly, stay away from people as much as possible, practice good hygiene and nutrition, the risk is the same as if you stay home all the time. . Human beings are social animals. Increased consumption of alcohol, overeating, increased incidents of domestic violence, and divorce, depression and suicide are all effects of prolonged isolation. You can stay home and get sick anyway. You can't hide from a microbe.

sandy53 · ‎03-12-2010

Michigan is one of the few states to be so totally shut down for this long. I'm glad I live in a state to reopened months ago. I have been buying clothes because I have two part-time jobs, volunteer, shop for groceries, eat out occasionally, and go to church. I wear a mask and social distance. I am eagerly waiting for the vaccine.