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07/20/2020 at 22:45 • Filed to: None
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"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
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This boat is in the service position
Hey all, what’s up? I’ve been off ... well, everything lately. I’ve used the internet only for weather reports, and to file unemployment. I don’t watch TV. I’m spending all my time with my kids or on my mountain bike, sometimes at the same time . Lots of time in our boat, too. The boat above was in the yard where we went for their swim lessons; time very well spent for sure (the swimming, not the boat, although Shepherds have a special place in my heart). I’m going back to work* on Monday after four weeks of furlough. *I’m actually taking vacation that week because it’s been planned since January. So I’m really going back to work on 8/3. I have no idea what that will look like, and we do not have child care.
I bounce back and forth between being thankful for our situation - my wife works and we’re not worried about money, our family is healthy and New Hampshire is really one of the best states for COVID cases right now - and being terrified about the future. No cases in any of my surrounding towns at this time. We live in a rural area and staying away from people is pretty easy here. But then, I worry about this coming winter, and how hard last spring was, with trying to work and teach my kids at the same time. I also might change jobs - because that’s a great idea, right? - in the middle of all this, but that’s kind of a long shot, so I’ll leave that alone for now.
I hope you’re all doing well. It’s been a roller coaster lemme tell ya. I hiked with my kids today and I cried at one point but also found myself smiling broadly while watching them just being themselves . Now I’m tired and I’m going to bed. I might see you all soon or not again for a while, but either way, keep it real, yo.
CB
> functionoverfashion
07/20/2020 at 23:07 |
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Take care, buddy. Sounds like you’re making the most of it with your kids.
shop-teacher
> functionoverfashion
07/20/2020 at 23:13 |
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“ I cried at one point but also found myself smiling broadly while watching them just being themselves”
Oh boy have I been there. Enjoy your time with the kids. That's the most important thing.
Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> functionoverfashion
07/20/2020 at 23:18 |
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We are all right there with you for the roller coaster of emotions. I have plenty to deal with, having been forced to miss an irresponsible indoor in person graduation ceremony because of disregard for safety.
Good for you, spending time outdoors with your family, building up your reserves of mental health (because that’s how it works right?) before the stress comes home with a new job and being around others. I got outdoors recently and it was the most fun I’ve had in a month.
Not actually on the water unfortunately.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> functionoverfashion
07/20/2020 at 23:25 |
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My son at 14 is now significantly faster than me up hill. He weighs 140 and is 6’ 1” now... I weigh 200 and am 6’ 4”. He is also riding my XL frame stump jumper I rode last year. Enjoy it while you can.
jminer
> functionoverfashion
07/20/2020 at 23:32 |
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Glad you and yours are doing well and hope it stays that way. Crazy damn times everywhere and take those fun moments while you can.
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functionoverfashion
> Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
07/21/2020 at 06:58 |
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I’m sure it’ll happen faster than I can imagine. I’m enjoying the ability to help them up some hills by pulling their handlebars while still riding my own bike. That won’t last long.
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functionoverfashion
> Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
07/21/2020 at 07:00 |
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For sure I need outdoor time for my mental health. And rigorous exercise - I found, only when I lost the ability to do it at will, that I need to challenge myself physically, on a regular basis. I go crazy when I can’t do that, so it turns out. Not every day, but once a week at minimum.
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Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
> functionoverfashion
07/21/2020 at 09:31 |
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I have been taking regular walks but I still get pretty antsy.