Author: Alana Says

The Big Quarantine - Tuesday, April 7, 2020 The Day in Spring Walking: Today I put shorts on for the first time in 2020. I didn't have to over-think my first official leg shave of 2020 because no one would be close enough to critique my lady-razor techniques. In the park, I saw a black… Continue reading Corona Confinement – The Big Q: #22

The Big Quarantine - Monday, April 6, 2020   The Day in Not Much, Thank you for Asking: In a nutshell, the internet is acting up today and it is making my listening of music very challenging. The blue-all blue-blue sky part of my jigsaw puzzle continues to make me cranky. And a character in… Continue reading Corona Confinement – The Big Q: #21

  The Day in a Few Rambling Thoughts: Today in confinement was just a day. I allowed myself to be lethargic. The weather here is gloomy, so I allowed myself to not take a walk. I texted some friends, including one diagnosed with and getting better from Covid. I caught up on some Covid news.… Continue reading Corona Confinement – The Big Q: #20

The Big Quarantine - Saturday, April 4, 2020 The Day in Dashed Plans: Hey. My friends were supposed to get married tonight and I had a Zoom happy hour instead. I'm off my program. But will get back tomorrow. Here's today's draft. I think it's fine. The Day in Distance Ain't No Thang: Truly one… Continue reading Corona Confinement – The Big Q: #19

The Big Quarantine - Friday, April 3, 2020 The Day in a Brief Look at Summer: Summer is concert season, and my first outdoor concert of the year was supposed to be the Homecoming Festival at Smale Park in early May. I bought tickets way back in November and I was, of course, quite disappointed… Continue reading Corona Confinement – The Big Q: #18

The Big Quarantine - Thursday, April 2, 2020   The Day in Go-To Meals: My eating is off. What I eat. When I eat. Epic cravings. Lack of interest in food. Starving. Longing to sit at a bar and eat with people. Food is an emotional centerpiece for me, for sure. One of my favorite… Continue reading Corona Confinement – The Big Q: #17

The Big Quarantine - Tuesday, April 1, 2020 The Day in Words: Concentrating on reading has been a real struggle for me during confinement, but I've gotten better as the days have gone on (and on) and I've settled down. It will be interesting at the end of the year when I look over the… Continue reading Corona Confinement – The Big Q: #16