So Its Not Just Me?

So it’s not just me?

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When you get this, please respond with five things that make you happy (but only if you want to)! Then, send to the last ten people in your notifications (anonymously if you want). You never know who might benefit from spreading positivity ❤️

Okay, @lokimymuse, I’ll run with with.

1. Dogs at work (used to be mine at home but we had to say goodbye to him in August so now I get my puppy fix when customers bring them in shopping)

2. Starbucks (my boss proudly fuels my Starbucks addiction)

3. Bourbon hunting (the thrill of the hunt and joy at finding a limited release bottle is like nothing else)

4. Cooking with my mom (AKA experimenting on my dad and watching him enjoy the results of the shenanigans)

5. My chickens (flock of four, one of them likes perching herself on my right foot whenever I go in to feed them and collect their oversized eggs)

Considering I live under a rock, I’m not gonna be sharing this. Anyone who sees keep this going!

I get that people want everything to go back to normal and forget about COVID-19 and the phases of reopening the country like most of the rest of the world, but... this is likely never going to end. We have a new normal, and we are also divided on many fronts. We have too many options, differing opinions, and different ideals for the perfect world.

But why is it so hard for Americans to follow the example set by other countries in the response to the pandemic? We may be living in a capitalist country, but the tax money is misused by our politicians who would rather fund projects in countries that would rather see this country fall. We have minimal control over our political climate, and that has ruled how the government is responding after they spend most of the money on irrelevant projects.

We do have control over our own actions though. When we were little, we should have all learned about manners and common decency in society, to respect each other’s beliefs, and to accept each other despite our differences. Where did these lessons go? Why are so many people unable to respect that others make certain choices? Why can people not quietly comply with the new store policies or follow simple directions for proper procedures?

If you don’t want to wear a mask but need to go shopping, almost every store will allow you to order online and pick it up without needing to step out of the car. If you don’t want to wear a mask to enter any establishment that requires you to wear a mask inside, you can conduct your business over the phone or with an online conference service and get your physical items with a curbside pickup.

Americans have to wake up to the reality of this world. We have a system that has always been doomed to fail sooner or later and are plagued by people who are being overly sensitive about the most ridiculous subjects, many times witnessed in people with no connection or reason for what they are offended by.

People are dying from COVID-19, at least three of my relatives work in hospitals, and one of my relatives works in a lab where these tests are conducted. The lab workers are exhausted. The medical staff are exhausted. They are not able to keep up with these cases, they haven’t been able to from the start. They are burning themselves out by working overtime every day of the week to make sure the rest of us are taken care of.

The worst is that one of my aunts lost ten ICU patients in two days back in March when we went into quarantine. She has been keeping herself as distant from her children as possible to try protecting them from the virus in case she carried it home. I have only been able to track the county where she works, and she must have seen over a hundred people die from COVID-19 by now. She has said that she couldn’t do anything to help them after a certain point, and told us how suddenly her patients would change from lively and fine to crashing in the time it takes to duck out of their room for only a few minutes.

Why can’t so many Americans accept that we have to put physical social interactions on hold? Why is it so hard for people to wear a mask properly or at all? We could have ended this months ago if people just listened to these frontline workers by staying home, staying apart, and wearing the mask. Is it so hard to listen to these people begging us to do something so easy? Is a little discomfort so hard to handle for a short amount of time to protect ourselves and each other? Is it so hard not to shame those who do their part if they feel they are at risk of spreading the virus because of their workplace conditions? What has happened to us that we can’t be decent and calm in any given situation?

Why don’t people care about each other anymore? Why do people let history repeat itself instead of trying to move past these mistakes? Why have people chosen to ignore these lessons? Why can’t people look at the bigger picture and find a logical and acceptable reason for their actions? Why do we make everything about politics these days? Why do we let the corrupt remain in office to ruin us further? Why do we let our differences get in the way of the potential for success? Why do we have people rioting just because their party representatives lost an election and destroy their own homes and cities?

How many of us are embarrassed to be an American right now?

Fanfiction

Read some of my fanfictions, and for the incomplete stories, leave some ideas.  I’ll block or delete particularly rude reviews, and maybe mention you.  Some people will bash you if I do, as has already occurred with one of my newer stories.

https://www.fanfiction.net/u/6236485/crazypandagirl

But what about Claire?

When they find out you are in danger: [Resident evil preference]

Leon: When he finds out you are in danger, nothing will stop him from jumping in head first into the situation to save you and when he does, all hell will break loose on the people who did this to you. When he finds you, he would immediately help you out and even add a bit of sarcasm to lighten the mood. “Did you tell them I was gonna come for you?” “Well, yeah but apparently they didn’t listen…”

Chris: When he finds out you are in danger, he would immediately rally his team, even if his commanders don’t allow it. Whatever consequences he has to face, he will think about it later. You are the priority and he has to ensure your safe escape from the dangerous situation.

Piers: He is ready for everything to save you, even disobeying orders and venturing alone to help you. When he finds you and safely escort you out, he would hug you tightly and promise to never let you get in such a situation again.

Jake: He would be outraged and nothing and no one can stop him from going on a rampage to rescue you, punching and shooting anyone who gets in his way. When he finds you, his rage would quiet down and all he thinks about is getting you out of there.

Wesker: He would do everything to find you and would go rescue you without second thought. When he finds you, he won’t have mercy on the people who kidnapped you and would make sure their deaths are slow and painful.

Ada: She would thoroughly think of a plan to sneak in and get you away from the place by drawing as little attention as possible. After all, she isn’t crazy to charge headfirst into an area with an unknown number of enemies.

Helena: She would be very worried and at first wouldn’t know what to do. She will most likely ask Leon for backup to go and rescue you. The moment she sees you, she would hug you tightly and tell you she is sorry and that everything will be alright before helping you get out.

Sherry: She would be super scared and stressed and would most likely need someone to talk some sense into her. When she calms down, she would think of a plan to save you. She would become rather ferocious to the people who kidnapped you and wouldn’t hesitate to kill anyone who gets in her way until you are safely out of danger.

I think it’s sad that universities are sending these instructions out, including how to properly wear a mask. Why is it so hard to cover your nose and mouth? People who have their noses sticking out over their masks when I’m around almost get to hear my very unkind opinions on their intelligence.

Nose not covered = no mask

What is the point of bothering if someone doesn’t cover their respiratory zones. Hide your nose and mouth, it isn’t that hard