COVID BLUES (poetry)

Let us out, it’s not fair, that is all I hear,

The sun is shining but we are compelled to stay clear.

Cover your face, comply it’s law, 

The health system is broken and it sees its flaws.

These mask we wear are stifling,

But there’s a short on mask so nurses are striking.

This virus I swear is not a joke,

I had a brother who never woke.

It takes on the form of the grim reaper, 

With every day that passes with lack of compliance through the streets it spreads deeper. 

It doesn’t judge, it doesn’t care about

Your race, your age nor the money you have, Your status doesn’t grant you a pass. 

We are all equal and it’s up to us to stop the spread of this killing machine,

By doing ones part with a social distance, and hand hygiene routine.

              @simplyrikasworld

15 Things To Do While In Quarantine

Whom else is tired of being stuck up in the house either alone or with very hyper children 😂. Though I am a healthcare worker and is considered essential and most leave the comfort of my home to assist in the caring of the sick. I do have days off where of course I’m home like everyone else and wondering what can I do to pass the time 🤔. So below are a list of the 15 things that I enjoy doing or on my list to do, not in any particular order.

Hopefully you can take from this list and apply some of the things in your daily quarantine routine. Or if you have anything else to add to the list please feel free to share them in the comment section with me.

Top 15 things to do while in quarantine 

1. Read a book ( I’m currently reading You Are A Badass by: Jen Sincero)
   
2. Organize closet ( put away your winter items and bring out the spring/summer wardrobe).
3. Organize makeup (dollar tree/amazon has lots of cute organization items for makeup).
4. Declutter closet/makeup (makeup does have an expiration date ladies and gentlemen so be mindful and know it’s okay to throughout old makeup. Don’t become a hoarder).
5. Play with children ( this is an everyday thing for me being a mommy of two).
6. Go for run/ stay active ( I bought a pair of rollerblades and I do a lot of youtube workout videos).
7. Bake treats
8. Give self a facial 
   
   
   
   
9. Take a bubble bath (I am long overdue for one, Dr. Teals here I come).
   
10. Zone out to your favorite music (I’m a oldies/doo wop kinda girl. Also throw in my 90’s R&B).  
11. Catch up on rest 
12. Write in journal (I love to jot down ideas for my son’s 8th birthday party).
13. Give self new hairstyle (I’ve been putting on and taking off wigs 😂). 
14. FACETIME love ones (my family and friends are on the East coast so I try to speak to them as much as possible).
15. Give thanks/ say a prayer for being alive and well (this is a everyday must for me).