It has without a doubt been a crazy time for all buuuuut I wanted to write a little bit about my thoughts and share some feelings/insight as to how I have been handling this crazy time…
I am NOTORIOUSLY known for staying pretty quiet on social media about my stance on any and everything, and I share little about myself (unless they are photos of course). I love this new site and I hope to share more about myself here in the blog section and use it to connect with others and be more forthcoming to share my take on things that may be relevant (not JUST career stuff, fashion, etc).
So… Quarantine. I could talk for days about how what is happening in the world right now and how crazy it all is… how scary it all is. I know everyone is struggling in some way, shape, or form and it’s just a lot to process/deal with. I’m seeing/reading things on the news every day but I have been trying (just like everyone else) to take it day by day and do all that I can to keep my family and I safe and sane.
Despite all of this, I wanted to specifically write about how I have tried to use the situation/time to my advantage and get “myself” together.
Having this endless time to myself has been such an interesting (and never-ending) time but, I am grateful. I’m figuring out so many things about myself and sorting through my thoughts and feelings because I finally have time to do so. I started waking up every morning and journaling and taking that time to just write down whatever comes to my mind. I do it until I fill three pages and then afterward, think about what I wrote. If I write about wanting something, I figure out how to get it. If I write about a way that I’m feeling, I think and reflect on how, why, and what has led me to feel this way. Journaling on top of the time to myself has been rewarding. I’m again, grateful.
I’m GETTING SHIT DONE. Sorting through emails, finances, music, I re-did this site, getting work stuff together, working out… I have never gotten to spend so much time with my family. I think the last time was when I was a kid. I LOVE being with them. We talk, laugh, drink, eat, play endless games, make up games. It has been wonderful to reconnect with them and have time to do so.
I have never gotten to catch up with so many friends. The FaceTime’s, Zoom happy hours, and calls have kept me going. I have re-connected to those I have not spoken with in years and talked endlessly with them. I’m a huge “friendship is everything” guy, so doing this all and seeing and connecting with friends old and new is important to me. I’m lucky to have this time for that.
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With all this being said, I wanted to communicate that although this time is tough, I decided I’m going to make the best of it. I try to live my life this way and thought this should not be any different. Now… just because I have gone Mr. Productive does not mean that I am saying that this is what you or anyone should be doing. Of course, it is ok to do nothing, and it is ok to do everything. This is a unique, difficult time for all. Finding the joy and silver lining here is hard to do… but I’m trying and I hope you are too.
Sending positivity to everyone and hope you all are staying safe and sane. x LHÂ
P.S. The palm tree featured image is because I miss California/the sun/summer/80-degree weather… and so on 🤪
Lee Hollis 