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Originally posted by amd723

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Pssst… Challenge Daytona... December 5...

haha, that race has gotten lots of good reviews!

Good morning Manatees! Glad to see all the chatter going on.

I am having a super down day - it's early. And there seems to be no logical reason.  Everything is fine. It's tough having all of us home - we are getting paid, we have food, etc etc. My manager isn't worried about any particular productivity. I know i have a good situation I still feel super bummed. With the start of April i just am feeling like it's not going to end. 

So, hope you all are having a sunnier day than me and we keep on as best we can. 

Thanks for this, Janyne!!

And thanks to all the Chatt folks chiming in; it looks like we'll be having a 'let's try this again' May 2021?  I didn't officially defer yet but will soon.

I'd highly recommend The Sufferfest, even if you only use it for six weeks of yoga. It does not require a fast internet connection (you can download to your device) and works great on an iPad -- no fancy requirements.

Regarding Chattanooga 70.3, I wish that we could do a poll. I do believe that you are correct, Ann-Marie has already deferred and I think that Robin is deferring to next May as well. I wanted to touch base with you, Melanie, before I made my final decision but I'm pretty much in for 2021.  If you want to do IMNC, that could sway me in that direction.  It sounds like you are in for May 2021 though so that's it. Four for four, right?

Sorry to hear you are having a down day.  Even though your situation is overall good (job, home, etc), it is still claustrophobic feeling not being allowed to live life as we are accustomed.  Knowing that this altered lifestyle is going to be extended for sure is a buzz kill, no matter how important it is for our health and safety.  I hope your mood lifts soon.

I am struggling as well.  It started yesterday when I learned we'd be working from home to at least April 30 but likely May 16, the end of the semester even though my job isn't fully tied to campus activity.  It was further compounded by the pres of PSU discussing releasing and/or furloughing people after April 30.  My dept chair said he will work hard to prevent that and I know he will - he's fought for us in the past.  But still, the anxiety of that is not pleasant. I also *think* I might be OK (to not be released and hopefully not furloughed, either) but who the heck knows in this crazy climate.

We'll just keep on keeping on and soldiering forward.

Yup, I can easily be convinced to try Chatt in 2021 instead of NC.  NC, although it sounds like a nice race and is in my preferred temp range, worries me because of hurricane season plus the possible resurgence of COVID-19 causing that to be cancelled, too. 

I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling down today. I'm sure that when we were thinking about spring 2020, none of us though, "I think we should all stay at home for a month or two!"  I'm glad that I able to get outside to run and bike and walk Zoe.  Like you, I know that we are fortunate regarding food, shelter, paycheck.  I'm sure that we will all have good days and bad days. I only hope that we -- and our loved ones -- all stay healthy.

Thinking of all of the Manatees! {{hugs}}

We just got the official word at NC State -- no face-to-face summer classes. Online only.

I've been crazy busy. I hope that means job security.  Who knows. :-(

Personally, I'm more worried about Covid than hurricanes.  I just don't want to be six weeks out and have the race canned, again.

yes, sorry you are feeling down and I hope your mood brightens soon. It is so odd to be in this situation. I am working from home 4/5 days, yesterday being my in the office day. It was weird to feel so happy to be going into work  It’s also weird to see the difference in my dog on the days I work from home. Following me from room to room must take a lot of energy bc our evenings are much quieter!

Zoe has repeatedly reminded me that having us home is exhausting!  Also, the service her sucks.

Jen, I am sorry to see this. I don't think you are alone. We just got off a call with a friend that had a rough day as well. She is having to shut out her granddaughter, due to some family concerns with this whole mess. She was a crying mess on the phone and I have NEVER seen that side of her. It was heartbreaking.  One thing I try to keep in the front of my mind is perspective. This sucks, not seeing people sucks, not doing the things we love sucks, the list goes on. But the reality for most of us is that we have to keep moving forward.  And that can be trying at times, so go easy on yourself. It's going to take a while to get through it and you will go through a ton of emotions. Accept them, work through them and rememebr how strong you truly are. Those that have known me for a while know that I have a spiritual core, although I am mostly internal about it. However, I do want you all to know that I am keeping each and every one of you and your families in my thoughts and prayers. 

Now for the lighter stuff. I have almost accepted the fact that I am going to have to get a trainer for the bike, especially given the Stay at Home order that Florida received today. So, since I haven't received a stimulus check yet, but have managed to spend it three times over, what is one more thing?  Time to go shopping. From my couch.

Stay well eveyone.

Wow, that's a lot of kids even without the doubling up! So sorry about Zink, I hope the surgeries are as easy as they can be both on him and your pocketbook! 

I had a few coughs yesterday morning and immediately thought the secretary that went home sick Tuesday had infected me with COVID-19. Then I remembered allergies and felt a lot better And, my secretary is fine too.