During the Covid 19 health crisis, many areas of the world have urged their citizens to "stay-at-home" for a couple of weeks in order to slow the spread of the highly contagious virus. 

 

And during this time people isolate, it makes me wonder of the different scenarios this could be in many households. For instance:

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a) A single person living by themselves (or with a domestic animal to take care of).

b) Single people living in close quarters with other single people (roommates). 

c) 2 people living together as companions.

d) Adults living with their children.

e) Small families, medium families, big families, large families (usually includes extended family).

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And the size of their homes could also be an influential factor. Even something as simple as a front or back yard is able to provide some mental distancing within households. We may be clean within the household, however we still need to stay in our homes which can have a mental and emotional health disruption.

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For instance, if I was 23 years old, I'd be writing this from the tiny corner desk in my bachelor apartment. I'd probably have all the drapes, blinds, and windows open to allow fresh breeze to flow through and (hopefully) sunshine. And besides writing (my endless favorite), I 'd also keep myself busy with small exercises, I'd watch movies from the 70's and 90's, play video games, listen to music, clean, talk to people on the phone. And pretty much repeat. I'd think I'd say I would be fine for at least 90 days of doing that. 

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However, on the other hand, there may be a small house for a family of 5, and grandma and grandpa are also living there - always coughing, sneezing, burping, and always smelling like "a day late and a dollar short" -this might present for a more stressful condition.

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I think one thing everybody can be thankful for is technology. If all else fails being stuck together in one place, everyone in the house can just get on their own damn tablet, computer, or cell phone if they wanted and just leave everyone else the hell alone (of course this is completely theoretical). 

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These devices which seemingly provide an endless amount of entertainment is now called upon to provide endless amount of entertainment. 

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Yes, the majority of us know it as "mind-numbing entertainment", but that's in part what we need right now. Especially while we get about 2 updates a day on bad news.

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So try to discover some new things. Some fun things. Some dumb things. You have time. The kids are gonna do it, so you might as well too. And let's face it, even some of you have Grandmas that are online. So if she can do it, you can do it too. 

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Let me give you an example of some cool things I came across! BTW if you are OVER 40 years old and use the word "cool" to describe something - you definitely are a Nerd.

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-  As a sports fan, I grew up to Dodgers broadcasts and one named Vin Scully. The dude's voice was just calm. I found a YouTube of an entire, uninterrupted dodgers game from 1995. I fell asleep to that video recently and It gave me the most beautiful and peaceful feeling - if just for a few moments -  of being a care free kid on a sunday afternoon.  

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- I've loved video games all my life, I just had other priorities take over that and hadn't gone back. But I've got reason to play now!

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Utilizing technology to give us a "break" from our worries and our conflicts especially when there are multiple people in the house. It is good to spend time together, but it's healthy to allow others to spend the time as they wish. Technology pretty much ensures that no one is left out. 

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Do you have any examples of methods you use?

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BTW - I had a thought , that if I was wealthy enough when this health crisis began, I would have taken my family on a large yacht for a couple of months - preferably where the Tuna is plentiful - and have all groceries shipped to me by Amazon Drones. 

 

Do you have any examples of what your ideal quarantine would be for your family? 

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