I haven’t been as inspired lately (as you can obviously tell, based on my over-a-month-long radio silence), but we’re all in a weird place, right? It feels like one minute, we were all out and about, kibitzing with our friends over coffee, meeting up with our sub-par Tinder dates for sushi with a side of awkward conversation or taking trips to free ourselves from the confines of our mundane existences, and then BOOM! We’re all at home, binge-watching Netflix shows, talking to ourselves in various European accents and trying to convince ourselves that no, cutting our own hair is NOT a good idea.
Such a strange, strange world we live in.
I would LOVE to regale you all with tales of what I’ve been up to. What do my days consist of? How have I been keeping busy? Well, you know what they say: a picture is worth a thousand words. And so, I will hold off on the glorious epic and chronicle my time for you…with photos.
IN WHICH fitness is a lifestyle
Have you ever tried to do an at-home workout led by one of the gals who trains Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models? Huh? HAVE YOU???? IT IS NOT FUN. I am not bendy, I am not coordinated, I have rickety knees, hips and shoulders and, honestly, lately have been ~emotionally~ rickety, too. But I gave it my best, and that’s all that matters. Right?
IN WHICH Emma loves all of God’s creatures
I had a chance to try my hand at rolling out hay to some cows. These cows, as you can clearly see, were not fazed by my arrival, nor were they even remotely amused by the countless “who are you calling ‘heifer, heifer?!’ jokes that I made while in their immediate vicinity. Does feeding cows count as social distancing? I’ll let you guys decide.
IN WHICH a craft in the hand is worth two in the bush
Am I attempting to learn to embroider? Yes. Am I good at it? Uh, no. Here’s the thing: if I have to stay in my apartment, why not pick up a new craft? Something to keep me from trying to, I don’t know, give myself a stick-and-poke tattoo in my bathroom???
IN WHICH Emma is one with The Great Outdoors
Here is a MARVELOUS collection of me being outdoorsy. And trying not to fall down. And admiring nature. And trying to avoid bug bites. And failing to avoid bug bites. I’m not saying I have beef with Mother Nature, but I am saying that any time she wants to go easy on me, that would be great. Just saying.
IN WHICH I have the music in me
Before you even ask, yes. Yes, these are screenshots from videos of me lip-syncing songs in videos that I have sent to my friends during this quarantine. I have no regrets. If the videos happen to resurface when I am running for public office, I can only hope that people appreciate my good taste in music. Without a shadow of a doubt, the left was from a post-shower “My Heart Will Go On” moment, while the right is most likely a Meat Loaf Saturday morning singalong. No, I am not ashamed.
IN WHICH self care is the best care
You know, sometimes you just need to take a minute and shave your mustache, amiright?
IN WHICH Emma joins the party
I have the worst FOMO out of any creature you will ever meet, so I have started using Zoom to elbow my way (virtually) into my Fredericksburg fam’s happy hour/dinner time. While I might not be able to really go anywhere, it is STILL Bud Light Lime SZN. And though they probably wouldn’t admit it, my family probably likes having Laptop Emma join them for a drink or two (or six) or dinnertime.
Yes, the cat is out of the bag. I document my apartment goings-on like a friggin’ weirdo. I know. It’s been a strange time for all of us, and I know that stores, restaurants, etc. are starting to open up, so what better time to share my at-home musings with you? You’re welcome, I guess.
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