A sense of normalcy

I was thinking about this the other day. It's been almost a year since we've been dealing with the global pandemic that is Covid-19 aka Coronavirus bka "The Rona". 12 months!! 12 months of no hugging,  wearing masks, washing your hands for at least 20s multiple times a day, closed businesses, an ever rising death toll etc. 

This past weekend I got the opportunity to do something normalish. I went to a wedding. I thought about this wedding a lot. It was originally in November 2020, but was rescheduled. In 2020, I was to attend 5 weddings and participate in 1. All were postponed, some for a few months, others for a year and even one indefinitely until the pandemic is fully over and covid is under a semblance of control. 

This one was the first. An exercise in what could be done to make those in attendance feel "safe", while still allowing those who couldn't make in person to be able to participate. The entire wedding (ceremony, cocktail hour & reception) was outside, masks were required (even on the dance floor), handwashing and sanitizers were made available and even the buffet was sent table by table. At each table (which was spaced out) you were seated with your travel party and could mingle if you wanted to or keep yourself separated. The bridesmaids and the rest of the wedding party (Bride & Groom too) all had coordinated masks. It felt odd but tinged on normal. I got to celebrate the love of a dear friend with friends. I got to eat wedding cake (which I never do...too cakey) and drink wine and enjoy a signature drink! It was a bit sad that it may not have been everything the bride and groom wanted (the best man couldn't make it, so he did his toast via Facetime) but boy did I appreciate making the Covid Cut and the party/celebration they put together. I'm sure the other 30 people in attendance felt similarly. 

Before I left I took a covid test and took one upon my return.  I'll take another in a few days. In any case, I generally don't go out (things are closed,  I work from home and J works at a grocery store/we get lots delivered) so my self imposed quarantine of writing Valentine's Day cards to friends while listening to Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has been pretty smooth if I do say so. 

While this weekend reminded me of all the things I miss, it also helped me be more thankful for things I have. 

Oh and I caught the bouquet and thus I have fresh flowers for Valentine's day so 😍👌🏿🙌🏾😍

Until next post, laters