03/16/2020
Thom and I have spent the last 3 years creating a life of freedom and accessibility.
It’s been hard work. It continues to be hard work. And it will likely never not be hard work.
But I’m not oblivious to the immense privilege that has come from creating this life for ourselves.
And not only that, as we’ve been primarily working from home for the past nearly three years, we’re definitely more accustomed to this staying at home life than a lot of people.
Staying at home, whether because of your job, self-quarantine, or some government-mandated quarantine is a learning process. Especially if you’re going to be staying at home with your partner and/or your kids.
(Let’s not talk about how all these male comedians are Tweeting about either a) what a nice person their wife is and how they never knew before or b) talking about how it’s been two days and they’re already ready for divorce. Not funny, dudes, get some new material that isn’t degrading to the woman you chose to marry!)
ANYWAYS.
You might find you have a steep learning curve ahead of you. It’s mentally challenging, especially when you’re used to getting out and about regularly.
We can’t talk about what it’s like to work from home with kids, we’re leaving those topics to our friends like Itty Bitty Book Co and Orla McKeating who are owning it with some amazing ideas. But we can offer some insight into this whole work-from-home with your partner, never leaving the house, and finding enjoyment in your days, even when you can’t leave.
We’re starting a series dedicated to these subjects! If there’s anything you’d like us to touch on in particular, please let us know in the comments or by sending us a message.
With all this being said, please, please, PLEASE: don’t leave your house unless you absolutely have to. Staying inside is VITAL in these first few weeks. Even if you’re young and healthy, like me and Thom, you might very well be carrying the infection with no symptoms.
Stay inside for others. Take one for the team. Thanks, friends!
