Self Quarantined - March 19th

As a student of history, I understand the power of primary sources and how these resources help people better understand the past.

This being the case, I will make an effort to record my thoughts, feelings, and attitudes about the COVID 19 pandemic.

Since this is my first post - allow me to get you up to speed on what's been going on from my perspective.

On or near March 5th, we begin to stock up can goods.  I explained to Sherie that after I heard President Trump downplay the virus in China and Italy, that's when I began to worry.  This is a man who lies so much, so when he tells the American public this epidemic is a media/Democratic contribute emergency, that was my sign.  So we stocked up the pantry with can goods.

3/12 - we receive word that school will be canceled until the end of the month.  The cancellation was to begin on Friday 3/13.  I did not go to school because I had a doctor's appointment.  Afterward, I stopped off at Costco and it was CRAZY busy.  No TP, no bottled water.  The mac-cheese and canned corn were nearly sold out. Much the meat was sold out.

3/13 - Friday, we begin to self Quarantine.  We tell our son, Myles, not to report to work.  He has a history of asthma and we do not want him to get sick. He is upset with us and tells us we are overreacting.  But I explain to him that I hope I am wrong, and I overreacting.

3/16 - Monday.  Sherie comes with me to do another stock up run, but she stays in the car.  I stopped at Winco in Oregon City and it's crazy.  Shelves are bare.  No rice, no flour, no Mac& Cheese, many of the fresh veggies and fruits are sold out.  Most of the canned beans were sold out.  But I am able to get most of the items we needed such as milk, butter, eggs, lunch meat. I did pick up the last ketchup bottle.  The cashier tells me there were fights earlier in the day as people we waiting in line to check out.   I had to wait about 20 minutes to check out.

3/19 - Today we worked outside.  We've worked outside on our property since Sunday.  The exercise and fresh air is doing everybody some good. I've used this time to get some extra reading done.  I've made sure to call my mom every day or every other day to make sure she is doing okay.  Myles has seemed to be more accepting of the self-quarantine.  Currently, all casinos in Nevada are closed, all sporting events are canceled. We have not visited the gym for nearly 2 weeks.

When I go out, I make sure I am wearing gloves and do not touch my face.

More tomorrow....