December 29, 2021
Day 168
I’ve been isolating in the house from my family since last Wednesday, Christmas Eve eve, due to a case of covid. This presents certain challenges to feed myself nutritious, sugar free food, as I want to limit takeout food, as well as my time in the kitchen so I don’t expose my family. Then of course there is the wiping down of all surfaces I touch while in the kitchen including the Brita water pitcher, the handles on the kettle and stove, and all other obvious spots.
Yesterday, I just cooked up some potatoes and green beans, and leftover chicken and had that both for lunch and dinner. That to me is comfort food. A few days ago, I ordered a cucumber and tomato salad with grilled salmon, and a while bean salad from a Mediterranean restaurant which stretched to about five meals. Last night I took some home-made veggie broth out of the freezer, so that will be easy to have for lunch today with lentils, and some seed crackers and hummus on the side. It’s like a grab and go – then back to my isolation space.
Food sustains our lives, but there is more to life than food. This Christmas was very different for so many people who have cancelled plans and are alone. I’ve made the best of an unusual situation by cleaning my office, taking a daily walk outside without a mask, thinking about my goals for the new year, reading, and distracting myself with Netflix movies.
I’m feeling great now, and looking forward to quarantine ending and getting back to all the things I love, especially being with my family.
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