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How are you all doing this weekend?
Hello fellow GenX Women- just wanted to check in and see how you're all doing. Whether you need to vent, share a fear, or shoot out a positive outlook, let's get the conversation rolling!
Nikki BoydMarketing & Recruitment Mgr in Mass.
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03/30/20 at 11:30AM UTC
This weekend was rough. Arguments with my 10 yr old over schoolwork, and dealing with a financial issue left us all in separate rooms. I painted and did some cross stitch, as well as some stress-cleaning. Ive also had anxiety about work, specifically an upcoming meeting on Tuesday. An already strained work relationship is being exacerbated by this pandemic. One day at a time...
Victoria CrispoStylist. Wordsmith. Life-lover. Heart-finder.
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04/01/20 at 2:56PM UTC
one day at a time, for sure - hang in there!
Anonymous
03/28/20 at 10:44AM UTC
Keeping myself busy! Thank you for asking. How are you??
Victoria CrispoStylist. Wordsmith. Life-lover. Heart-finder.
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04/01/20 at 2:58PM UTC
I'm okay! I had a bit of a rough weekend, just letting all the panic set in about the possibility of catching you-know-what. I feel healthy and have to trust that my immune system is taking care of me, at least so far. My perspective and sense of calm has been improving, so I'm grateful.
Nikki BoydMarketing & Recruitment Mgr in Mass.
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03/26/20 at 11:43AM UTC
One of my sanity savers has been puzzles! I hadn't really done a puzzle in a long time, but last year a local puzzle company had an annual sale that I couldn't resist. 17 puzzles for $30! With New England winters it helps to have a low-tech option. This was just what I needed when the "noise" on the internet was just too loud. I put on some music and immersed myself into putting chaos in order. The last two weekends in a row I finished a 1000 piece puzzle.
AC301orchestrator of words, punctuation, and styles
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03/25/20 at 3:52PM UTC
Oh, yes, we GetXers know how to do this. My particular work situation has not changed: I have been laid off and searching for a new opportunity since January. It should be interesting to see the adaptations employers are making to keep people safe. ...
Victoria CrispoStylist. Wordsmith. Life-lover. Heart-finder.
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03/23/20 at 9:05PM UTC
Thanks for checking in, everyone! I've been using the time to work on my personal styling business- I'll be needing to transition to virtual services since it doesn't seem like there will be a quick end to this. Actually, it would be more accurate if I said I spent way too much time worrying and reading articles and trying to make sense of conflicting information. Yes, that's what I've been doing for the last several days and I recognized a need to stop. I want to be informed but this is not at all good for my psyche, so I'm focusing on creating new options for my fledgling business, meditating, and learning new things.
Monica FloresPM, agile, Drupal, full-stack developer, Cornell
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03/23/20 at 4:41PM UTC
We've been using Viber chat and Google Hangouts and Zoom to connect with family and like the above posters, my sisters and I have been doing our best to encourage our parents (70+) to stay at home. They really don't seem to grasp the severity of the situation!!! For the littles (my youngest is 7) we have a storytime that a friend has coordinated every 1pm Eastern on Zoom: that along with Moe Willems lunch doodles and Cincinnati Zoo at 3pm has been so helpful to structure our day around.
Also anyone else struggling to be a coronavirus homeschooling instructor? My husband and I have been switching off between meetings and trying to keep our kids up to date with the schoolwork and online courses, but honestly, not doing too well at that at all.
Stay safe everyone.
Laura KempfInnovation Leader and Author of "Inspiring Bold"
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03/22/20 at 2:59PM UTC
Using the time to chill and write! Find the positive.
Rachel Reynolds
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03/21/20 at 5:38PM UTC
Definitely using the weekend to recharge. Had a particularly stressful week (who didn't?) and focusing on resting and NOT work before getting back at it Monday. I'm not working from home yet so that has added a big stress factor to this whole thing. At least my commute is better! Looking for the good.
Anne KnoxCMP
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03/21/20 at 5:37PM UTC
Our generation was built for this! We have been taught to stay at home and do what we have to do. I wish my parents would stop going out though
Ladyboss261440Marketing Director
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03/26/20 at 5:13AM UTC
OMG, my dad was going out almost every day to the supermarket and anywhere he could. He is 71. He finally has settled down.
Jacquelyn L Foster
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03/23/20 at 3:13PM UTC
I just read the most hilarious article that said the same thing! After I thought about it, being able to stay at home by myself was everything. I was so excited to not have to go to the babysitter's house anymore; and then I would be so mad when my parents came home...lol!
Jackie GhedineCoach Gen X Women|Host Modern GenX Woman podcast
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03/22/20 at 12:05PM UTC
I finally convinced my mom to stay home. I know it's hard for her, she's widowed and active but she also knows how important it is to stay safe.
This Gen X woman isn't 'great' with staying home (I walk 3 times a day and exercise outside) but I am really good at A) Following rules B) Being responsible C) Being independent
This Gen X only child, married to an only child who has an only child knows how to do independence. LOL
Robyn WickHiEd Professional/PT Fitness Inst
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03/23/20 at 1:49PM UTC
Well, I'm not married and don't have kids but I am an only child who is a responsible, independent, rule-follower. :) I, too, spent a ridiculous amount of energy trying to get my Boomer mom to stay home. It finally worked but I'm tired now.
Jackie GhedineCoach Gen X Women|Host Modern GenX Woman podcast
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03/23/20 at 6:30PM UTC
haha me too!
