Little Alexx Blog

Well, maybe life isn’t as romantic as the book, Love in the Time of Cholera, it sure is just as dramatic. Life right now is kinda cramping the love life currently.

I’m back in Missouri, stubbornly staying as long as I could in Fayetteville, but I think it’s best to be back with family during this time. As many universities and colleges have closed around the country, University of Arkansas has moved all classes to online only, which means that Fay is a ghost town. It was odd being there, Hemingway and I. While at first, I’ll admit that everyone (and my mom) was overreacting and being dramatic, now being home and seeing how the public is taking all of this, I’ve been seeing post after post of people my age who are going out for St. Patrick’s day and spring break. Listen folks, just stay home. While my age group isn’t a risk, we can get others sick around us. As many of you know… this is my senior year. My senior year is over. I didn’t realize that my classes would be forever over. I will never again walk the campus of the University of Arkansas as a student there. And yeah, it’s definitely sad. However, it is worth it to make sure that people stay safe. Plus, it’s a great story. I’m going to be able to tell my children one day about 2020 and what a crazy past few years it has been.

I’ll admit to at first not being too concerned about this, but as I packed up my bags, stuck all my plants in my car and truck to head home, I had to squeeze Hemy a little tighter because man, I was full of anxiety about all of this. I haven’t really been around a ton of people recently, trying to isolate as much as possible so coming back and being with my entire family since I’ve been home for Christmas break, it was a lot to take in. We all elbow touched each other, which was honestly really strange. I’m so used to be suffocated with hugs and kisses from family, that not being able to touch them, was odd. Not only was I exhausted after a full day of moving in and out of places, I also had the opportunity to watch the news for a while. I’ve been avoiding watching the news, for the most post, and just rather get updates and read it on my phone or the paper, however it really doesn’t help when every five minutes is a breaking news alert. In fact, it’s draining. Because of everything shutting down, my therapy appointment was also canceled, which is something I look forward to every week. But it’s not about me. It’s about people, young and old, who are at risk of getting sick, losing their jobs, losing their homes. Take a second and understand that it really doesn’t take much. I mean, gosh guys, my generation always talks about wanting to stay home and chill out, and when we finally have a chance to do it, we all want to be as social as possible!

Actually, this past week has worried me because I was making real strides to get out of my comfort zone and be more social……. well, there goes that! I’m just glad we are slowly getting out of the sad winter months and soon the sun will be shining. I joked about the fact that during this time, I may write my book. You may in be luck. It’s very possible. Will I? We’ll see. For now, I have plenty of books to read, movies to watch, and snackies to eat. Be safe. Don’t leave your house unless absolutely necessary. Love others. Learn a new language. Make art. Make love. Make pasta. Sit by a window and get some sun on you. Remember, we’re all plants with emotions.

Again. Please please stay home. There are a million things to do, sleep, eat, drink, watch on Netflix. Quarantine and chill, guys.

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Today’s Mantra:

“I AM taking care of myself and others.”

Blessings, a