Personal Post: “Reaching Out”

Recently, we were gifted a bouquet of flowers from a neighbor. We returned the favor to brighten her day, as well, and chatted with her about feeling a little stir crazy. We’re considering inviting her to go on a walk with us soon. Just because your told to work from home doesn’t mean you have to stay in the house. Just because you might be housebound, doesn’t mean you can’t open all the windows and go out on your balcony, in your yard, or in your garden.

We don’t believe in staying doors – never did. As long as the atmosphere feels ok, we try to take as many walks as possible. We also increase and change up our exercise routines to avoid boredom and build more muscle. A friend of mine recently purchased a jump rope, and it brought back a whole lot of childhood memories. I plan to get one, too, and when we can meet in person, we plan to jam out to Stevie Nicks songs while having a jumping good time! In the meantime, we share videos and pictures and take each other on shopping trips, walks, and tours of our home and closets. It’s a lot of fun!

I’ve always been an introvert, but I’m making an effort to reach out as much as possible and expand my horizons. It’s like another form of exercise to me. Time to build a real community, instead of a virtual one.