: I don't think it will be a lot better by the time my birthday comes around at the end of July.. but I am still holding onto hope for my father's 70th birthday at the end of November.

I know, i have the feeling the kids think yeah we have vacation. There were about 14 kids on the plantsoen this afternoon

Happy 'Wonings-dag' to all the fellow Dutchies! ;)

Happy Kingsday, Didn't do much. Went outside for a little while, and eat a icecream and that was it.

: Hmm Icecream <3 We just stayed at home. Played Animal Crossing.

Normally i can't eat most of the icecreams. But the icecreamcar in the village here have 5 taste without milk. So i got Melon,Mango and "zure matjes" It was really nice.

: That is so nice! It is hard to find icecream without milk when you are out and about. And my husband would so eat that 'zure matjes' flavour ^_^

That one was new this year. Love it. The first bite is really sour. But it was great

How is everybody holding up?

I really don't know. When i'm at home it is all okay. But i really need to talk to myself to go to the supermarket. I hate it at the moment. Only looking out for people that don't think at all. And walk almost on your back. {you almost feel the heat of their breath in your neck} Really scary at the moment and you. I think you also have that.

: I had a mental breakdown at the supermarket a few weeks back and haven't been since.. My husband does all the shopping. I do have to go mail a package tomorrow, so I am nervous about that. So I get it. I wish people would think a bit more indeed!

I'm ok. Not much supermarket problems here. On wendsday I go at 8 in the morning and then it's nice and quiet. On Saturday I go before 9 to the big supermarket and that is also good to do. We made a new start to the front garden again and now for real. Saturday morning we went to a store who sells garden tiles and orderd. We have vacation in 2 weeks and because we can't go out with the caravan we decide to do the front garden

How did it go with that package today? i hope you could do it.

Last saturday it was really terrible at the supermarket. So much people.

The virus is scary. I am going to keep staying home even though they have are slowly opening up where I live. Sorry this has been so rough on you.

: Oh, that sounds good ^_^ good luck with all the work!

: I was still nervous, but I got it done :) thanks for asking <3

: Yeah so true! It might just be because of me being autistic and having anxiety. I don't quite know how to deal with it. I know it is hard on everybody though.

Hope we all get through it okay ❤

I have issues with anxiety too. This nervous time is hard on people with anxiety. I am waiting to find out when I go back to work. Just trying to focus on what I can control and dismiss what I can't control. Easier said than done.

: Yeah, it is true though. I also try to focus on what I might have some control over. Hope that if you do, things will go as safely and smoothly as possible right now.

I'm almost getting anxiety of this. Really scary all of this.

Sbslink i'm glad you really did bring the package

Totally there with the anxiety! On top of that my grandfather died two weeks ago. Not from Covid, but from stomach cancer. They only noticed it a week prior and tried surgery but he never woke up again. My mom is a high risk patiënt because of her cancer and chemo she is getting, so seeing her is stressfull as I am constantly worried. I saw her on mothers day for the first time in 8 weeks. And this week I went back to work. My company never stopped working during the crisis and now our offices are open again. As the office manager I have to be there every day, so no working at home anymore. Which means I can only go to the stores after 18hr, or on saturday, when it is busiest. This week I asked my dad to do my groceries, because I just couldnt bring myself to do it. And my psychologist is still closed, so no one to really talk to. Yeah, life sucks right now.

: Yeah and it arrived safely ^_^ and I totally understand. Scary times indeed.

: Oh wow. You are really getting hit from all sides. sends virtual hug My condolences for your grandfather. And wishing all the strength to you and your family. It really sucks that things keep stacking up like that.