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Year 2-Day 58...Sigh
May. 13th, 2021 08:32 pmAccording to the President today, US citizens who have been "fully vaccinated" can per the CDC (Center for Disease Control) go maskless (without masks) indoors and outdoors except for certain areas.
The advice marks a watershed moment in the coronavirus pandemic. Permission to stop using masks in most indoor and outdoor settings also offers an incentive to the many millions who are still holding out on vaccination.
But there are caveats. Even vaccinated individuals must cover their faces and social distance when going to doctors, hospitals or long-term care facilities like nursing homes; when traveling by public transportation or while in airports and bus stations; and when in prisons or homeless shelters.
The U.S. also kicked off the world’s first vaccine campaign for children ages 12 to 15. Vaccinations of adolescents had already begun this week in a few states, like Maine. The president of the second-largest teachers’ union in the country called for the full reopening of schools in the fall.
They apparently realized that you are highly unlikely to receive or spread the virus if you are fully vaccinated.
What I want to know - is how are you going to know who is vaccinated and isn't vaccinated? It's not like we're wandering about with badges on.
***
Been battling headaches again today. Didn't stop me from doing laundry and making a guiche. Discovered something regarding the making of quiches...put in the spinache first, then the bacon and cheese. Somehow intermix. Too much spinach - floats to the top. This one wasn't as good at the last one, but it is lighter.
Did laundry because I don't know what next week's work situation is - and it's easier to do laundry on Thursday's around 3:15. When I return to the office - that's not possible.
Should set up doctor's appointments but I figure that is problematic regardless.
**
While I'm not as bored at work, I'm frustrated. But I am getting a few things done. (Actually anything that doesn't have to go through new organization gets done rather quickly. ) Management continues to be useless and non-responsive. Also I got snapped at by two separate male colleagues, for either asking for help or trying to give it. It was a stellar day.
Today, speaking of work, the Governor and his political cronies were patting themselves on the backs for getting the budget passed, and the Metro North Expansion Project approved. I just rolled my eyes. The Governor is starting to annoy me - he either goes on and on about how great he and all New Yorker's are, or repeats his spiel about how you find out who you really are - when you get knocked down and find a way to get back up again.
I need to stop listening to his live briefings. He's been touring the state getting folks vaccinated.
**
At least tomorrow is Friday. I don't know if the vaccine news means we're all headed back to the office next week or not. They may wait until June. It's hard to know. If I was boss, I'd push it to July, give everyone two months to acclimate to the idea. Also the infection rate will be lower, and the vaccinations higher - so win-win.
They are also revving the subway back up again - to full service. It was on limited service, and was taking two hours off each night. By May 19, it will be 24/7 again.
New York City is slowly waking up again. I want it to stay asleep a bit longer. I'm not ready.
ME: I know this will make no sense to you, but I'm dreading going back into the office, and it has nothing to do with COVID.
Mother: No I completely understand. I'm guessing your co-workers probably feel the same way.
Actually it's not just my co-workers, it's also the managers. No one is anxious to return. If anything we're all anxious not to. What the pandemic did is make it clear to everyone that they could work perfectly well from home. Why in the hell did they have to go back to the office?
Some good news? Father didn't break his hip. We think it's a combination of osteoarthritis, and back issues. All my father's issues began with his back.
**
I'm off to bed. At least my headache has gone away along with the clouds. I think it was a combination of stress, perimenopause, weather, and sinuses.
The advice marks a watershed moment in the coronavirus pandemic. Permission to stop using masks in most indoor and outdoor settings also offers an incentive to the many millions who are still holding out on vaccination.
But there are caveats. Even vaccinated individuals must cover their faces and social distance when going to doctors, hospitals or long-term care facilities like nursing homes; when traveling by public transportation or while in airports and bus stations; and when in prisons or homeless shelters.
The U.S. also kicked off the world’s first vaccine campaign for children ages 12 to 15. Vaccinations of adolescents had already begun this week in a few states, like Maine. The president of the second-largest teachers’ union in the country called for the full reopening of schools in the fall.
They apparently realized that you are highly unlikely to receive or spread the virus if you are fully vaccinated.
What I want to know - is how are you going to know who is vaccinated and isn't vaccinated? It's not like we're wandering about with badges on.
***
Been battling headaches again today. Didn't stop me from doing laundry and making a guiche. Discovered something regarding the making of quiches...put in the spinache first, then the bacon and cheese. Somehow intermix. Too much spinach - floats to the top. This one wasn't as good at the last one, but it is lighter.
Did laundry because I don't know what next week's work situation is - and it's easier to do laundry on Thursday's around 3:15. When I return to the office - that's not possible.
Should set up doctor's appointments but I figure that is problematic regardless.
**
While I'm not as bored at work, I'm frustrated. But I am getting a few things done. (Actually anything that doesn't have to go through new organization gets done rather quickly. ) Management continues to be useless and non-responsive. Also I got snapped at by two separate male colleagues, for either asking for help or trying to give it. It was a stellar day.
Today, speaking of work, the Governor and his political cronies were patting themselves on the backs for getting the budget passed, and the Metro North Expansion Project approved. I just rolled my eyes. The Governor is starting to annoy me - he either goes on and on about how great he and all New Yorker's are, or repeats his spiel about how you find out who you really are - when you get knocked down and find a way to get back up again.
I need to stop listening to his live briefings. He's been touring the state getting folks vaccinated.
**
At least tomorrow is Friday. I don't know if the vaccine news means we're all headed back to the office next week or not. They may wait until June. It's hard to know. If I was boss, I'd push it to July, give everyone two months to acclimate to the idea. Also the infection rate will be lower, and the vaccinations higher - so win-win.
They are also revving the subway back up again - to full service. It was on limited service, and was taking two hours off each night. By May 19, it will be 24/7 again.
New York City is slowly waking up again. I want it to stay asleep a bit longer. I'm not ready.
ME: I know this will make no sense to you, but I'm dreading going back into the office, and it has nothing to do with COVID.
Mother: No I completely understand. I'm guessing your co-workers probably feel the same way.
Actually it's not just my co-workers, it's also the managers. No one is anxious to return. If anything we're all anxious not to. What the pandemic did is make it clear to everyone that they could work perfectly well from home. Why in the hell did they have to go back to the office?
Some good news? Father didn't break his hip. We think it's a combination of osteoarthritis, and back issues. All my father's issues began with his back.
**
I'm off to bed. At least my headache has gone away along with the clouds. I think it was a combination of stress, perimenopause, weather, and sinuses.