glass half full

i live in los angeles and when they announced that our safer at home would last for another three months, i was in a state of despair. but then, i started thinking about the “silver linings” of this pandemic. my boyfriend and i adopted a dog, i no longer waste any time commuting, i’ve had lovely conversations with my neighbors, i talk with my parents much more, i’ve reconnected with old friends, etc. covid-19 is forcing us all to re-examine our priorities and i feel very lucky to live with someone i love in an apartment that is clean and bright. i’m still worried sick for front line workers and health care workers and wish there was more i could do to help. but by staying inside and limiting my trips to the grocery store, i’m doing my part. some days are worse than others, but today i feel okay.