Have you made any notable changes or adjustments in your life post Covid quarantine?

[Hieveryone]

N95's are *tight* . . . most-probably very effective, but . . . damn, they are unavoidably uncomfortable ;/

Regards, splifingate
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I haven't eaten-out in over six months . . . still, just getting the goods to cook @home requires public exposure, but I can--at least--rest in my own space to enjoy the results

Regards, splifingate

Honestly comfort isn't a thing for me. I'm so alert of my surroundings I forget how uncomfortable they are until I take it off and see the red marks on my nose and face ugh.

And that's good, IMO fast food isn't very healthy overall but of course it depends on where you go and what you order.

I think you can find healthy meals eating out and but I think it's hard.

Like at McDonalds, what could you get besides water? Lol

Even Chick fil a...I guess the best thing for me given I don't eat carbs would be a grilled chicken nugget and fruit bowl with a large water, but that's not gonna taste as good as my home cooked meals IMO

 

[Tech198]

Honestly comfort isn't a thing for me. I'm so alert of my surroundings I forget how uncomfortable they are until I take it off and see the red marks on my nose and face ugh.

And that's good, IMO fast food isn't very healthy overall but of course it depends on where you go and what you order.

I think you can find healthy meals eating out and but I think it's hard.

Like at McDonalds, what could you get besides water? Lol

Even Chick fil a...I guess the best thing for me given I don't eat carbs would be a grilled chicken nugget and fruit bowl with a large water, but that's not gonna taste as good as my home cooked meals IMO

Pay for water ? not me

 

[Hieveryone]

Pay for water ? not me

It cost me only 25 cents for a large. A lot cheaper than bottled and just as good

 

[sjsharksfan12]

I understand the reasoning behind wearing a mask, but if I can avoid it, I will. I only wear it going to the grocery store and other public places. When I'm in my car or walking around the neighborhood, I don't wear one.

In terms of life adjustments, I don't go out nearly as much as I did but other than the mask and gloves, I haven't really adjusted that much.

 

[Hieveryone]

I understand the reasoning behind wearing a mask, but if I can avoid it, I will. I only wear it going to the grocery store and other public places. When I'm in my car or walking around the neighborhood, I don't wear one.

In terms of life adjustments, I don't go out nearly as much as I did but other than the mask and gloves, I haven't really adjusted that much.

Yea I mean if someone is walking outside down the street in their neighborhood by themselves....and wearing a mask...it’s like...why?? Lol

 

[C DM]

Yea I mean if someone is walking outside down the street in their neighborhood by themselves....and wearing a mask...it’s like...why?? Lol

In which case, why would that matter to anyone else?

 

[sjsharksfan12]

Yea I mean if someone is walking outside down the street in their neighborhood by themselves....and wearing a mask...it’s like...why?? Lol

That's basically my reason. If the masks are supposed to protect others, but others aren't around, than there isn't a reason to wear a mask when it is uncomfortable.

 

[Hieveryone]

In which case, why would that matter to anyone else?

It’s about being judged and getting odd looks more than anything else

People will say “That’s weird, whys he so paranoid” and then laugh at you
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That's basically my reason. If the masks are supposed to protect others, but others aren't around, than there isn't a reason to wear a mask when it is uncomfortable.

Sounds fair to me

 

[C DM]

It’s about being judged and getting odd looks more than anything else

People will say “That’s weird, whys he so paranoid” and then laugh at you

Seems like if there is an issue there it would lie with those people (whether they realize it or not or would care or not).

 

[ruka.snow]

That's basically my reason. If the masks are supposed to protect others, but others aren't around, than there isn't a reason to wear a mask when it is uncomfortable.

If you sneeze on a pole or metal fence then a kid comes and touches it four hours later, that is a new potential case. It is unlikely, but this virus has been killing people and doesn't care about comfort or someone looking daft.

 

[Hieveryone]

If you sneeze on a pole or metal fence then a kid comes and touches it four hours later, that is a new potential case. It is unlikely, but this virus has been killing people and doesn't care about comfort or someone looking daft.

If you sneeze on a pole or metal fence then a kid comes and touches it four hours later, that is a new potential case. It is unlikely, but this virus has been killing people and doesn't care about comfort or someone looking daft.

How likely is it for someone to get it from a surface??

I thought it's human to human.

 

[ruka.snow]

How likely is it for someone to get it from a surface??

I thought it's human to human.

The virus can last quite a few hours on surfaces. Brass door handles are probably a safe bet but even then it is still advisable to sanitise your hands after touching one. Shops also have a policy that if you want to put something back, you bring it to the counter to be sanitised or destroyed.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200317-covid-19-how-long-does-the-coronavirus-last-on-surfaces the BBC have a wee article on it and it is worth a read. It echos other sources.

 

[HDFan]

he virus can last quite a few hours on surfaces.

Hours to 3 days.

"Previous research published on March 17 in The New England Journal of Medicine had found that the coronavirus could be viable in the air for up to 3 hours, on copper for up to 4 hours, on cardboard up to 24 hours and on plastic and stainless steel up to 72 hours. But it's still unclear how long SARS-CoV-2 can linger on surfaces and how infectious those surfaces could be, Live Science previously reported."

The coronavirus 'does not spread easily' from touching surfaces or objects, CDC says

Still, spread through contaminated surfaces remains "possible," agency says

www.livescience.com

 

[sjsharksfan12]

If you sneeze on a pole or metal fence then a kid comes and touches it four hours later, that is a new potential case. It is unlikely, but this virus has been killing people and doesn't care about comfort or someone looking daft.

I promise on all that is holy that I won't do that.

 

[Hieveryone]

I'm just glad things are back to normal. I don't think most people are inconvenienced at this point. I know I'm not, and I'm lucky to have made some positive changes. My new diet is a real gem. I've converted to no carbs completely and discovered some really great meals.

Hopefully no carbs = never having to worry about my weight again. I've always been "skinny fat" and I still am but it is MUCH better. Much more muscle definition in my mid section, which was the problem point.

I need to stay young looking for as long as possible because I'm in the dating game, and whoever I marry will be 10 years younger than me bc that's who I date. So, I need to stay good looking for as long as possible because they're very good looking and will be for a long time

Up until this point I'd bounce between low carb and full carb, but over quarantine I discovered once you find enough satisfying meals and a variety of satisfying meals that are no carb, it is possible to sustain the diet, at least for me. I am very grateful for it.

I read somewhere that quarantine could be used as a time to watch Netflix and be bored or a time to really reflect on your life, work on some new skills, and work on making positive changes to yourself and maybe even for others.

I feel like I did a great job of bringing about positivity and turning something that wasn't so great into learning skills that I can use for a long time.

 

[C DM]

I'm just glad things are back to normal.

So far that doesn't really appear to be the case for the most part (unfortunately).

 

[DeltaMac]

Yeah, the changes in my life, such as it is, continue because covid continues.
I suppose there are areas in the world that might call this "post-covid", but many areas continue on with many, if not all protections.
(I am over 70, and continue to follow lockdown steps. Don't think I'll be changing that until I can see active cases declining in my area for at least 3 weeks. That hasn't happened yet.)

 

[1042686]

People judge you either way. It’s inescapable. Do what you feel is the best for you.

Remember, humanity has survived countless deadly plagues through recorded history that we’re many time worse than C19. We’ll survive this one too.

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Yeah, the changes in my life, such as it is, continue because covid continues.
I suppose there are areas in the world that might call this "post-covid", but many areas continue on with many, if not all protections.
(I am over 70, and continue to follow lockdown steps. Don't think I'll be changing that until I can see active cases declining in my area for at least 3 weeks. That hasn't happened yet.)

As you should being in a high risk group- smart. My Mom & Dad both are sheltering in place - dad 76 & mom 68 going out only to grocery shop on senior day but they do come over to visit with their young grandchildren. Grandkids are young for a fleeting moment. For them I think the value of building memories with their grandchildren at this time outweighs the potential risk. I agree with that assessment. Death is inescapable. Making the most of our quality of life & strengthening the family bonds that bind us is what living and family are about.

They too watch infection spread daily in their area & is an important tool For them.

 

[Hieveryone]

So far that doesn't really appear to be the case for the most part (unfortunately).

Yeah there'll always be some who are still afraid
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Yeah, the changes in my life, such as it is, continue because covid continues.
I suppose there are areas in the world that might call this "post-covid", but many areas continue on with many, if not all protections.
(I am over 70, and continue to follow lockdown steps. Don't think I'll be changing that until I can see active cases declining in my area for at least 3 weeks. That hasn't happened yet.)

I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think society should just forget about the ones with underlying conditions and the elderly. Yet I feel this is the case. Often times you hear something like "if you don't have underlying conditions and aren't old then your risk is low blah blah" so that's good for most people but what about them??? Are they supposed to just stay at home indefinitely?

 

[C DM]

Yeah there'll always be some who are still afraid

That's an interesting spin.

 

[1042686]

Yeah there'll always be some who are still afraid
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I'm sorry to hear that. I don't think society should just forget about the ones with underlying conditions and the elderly. Yet I feel this is the case. Often times you hear something like "if you don't have underlying conditions and aren't old then your risk is low blah blah" so that's good for most people but what about them??? Are they supposed to just stay at home indefinitely?

I imagine for those people it’s about mitigating exposure & risk until the disease spread has slowed to the point where it’s not measurable or a vaccine is developed.

Still, with this disease, mutation occurs so quickly, the virus you’re vaccinated for last year won’t necessarily offer protection 10 months later.

In this instance, an honest conversation with their doctor & risk, reflective analysis of what constitutes quality of life for the at-risk person & common sense sanitation practices like hand washing & sanitizing, mask & glove wearing etc. are all part of the conversation of whether they should stay at home long term. I mean staying at home Indefinitely is in effect waiting to die in a bubble. That to me is zero quality. I absolutely would risk venturing out at some point To improve quality over Maximizing quantity. Of course that is me. Everyone’s risk tolerance is different.

 

[Hieveryone]

I imagine for those people it’s about mitigating exposure & risk until the disease spread has slowed to the point where it’s not measurable or a vaccine is developed.

Still, with this disease, mutation occurs so quickly, the virus you’re vaccinated for last year won’t necessarily offer protection 10 months later.

In this instance, an honest conversation with their doctor & risk, reflective analysis of what constitutes quality of life for the at-risk person & common sense sanitation practices like hand washing & sanitizing, mask & glove wearing etc. are all part of the conversation of whether they should stay at home long term. I mean staying at home Indefinitely is in effect waiting to die in a bubble. That to me is zero quality. I absolutely would risk venturing out at some point To improve quality over Maximizing quantity. Of course that is me. Everyone’s risk tolerance is different.

I’ve talked to 2 docs based on my personal situation and they said I’m good to go.

I think it’s just a matter of each person assessing their own risk and acting accordingly.

I just feel for those who have to live in a bubble right now. I know it can’t be fun. I hope something good happens for them soon

 

[Nermal]

It's interesting to see the US perspective in this thread.

In NZ, there were a few masks around (maybe 1 in 5 people) in late March/early April, but I've seen very few since then. And for the past month or so, things have been pretty much back to normal.

 

[DeltaMac]

I do not feel like I "live in a bubble" and I am NOT afraid... But, I will continue to be cautious, because I believe there are good reasons to continue doing that. (reminder, no vaccine yet, and the virus appears to not leave that herd immunity in its wake. So, a mask will still be on my radar (and my face) for at least the next few months. I do modify what I do, as I provide Mac support and repairs at a friend's PC repair shop, which is the only business that I enter, outside of groceries, and the occasional meal takeaway. FINALLY started finding disinfectant wipes again. They get a workout, because I do those repairs on other folks Macs in my house, sometimes a couple in a week.
That being said - life is good..!

 

[1042686]

It's interesting to see the US perspective in this thread.

In NZ, there were a few masks around (maybe 1 in 5 people) in late March/early April, but I've seen very few since then. And for the past month or so, things have been pretty much back to normal.

This is what happens when you have an entire nation hooked on apocalyptic viral zombie movies & TV series.

Just say no to viral contagion zombie movies!