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Leaving Quarantine

It just felt like it was time. I was feeling better, I needed a few things, I went to the drug store. I wore a mask since I'm still coughing a little. I'm as likely to end up in the hospital from COVID-19 as I was from the flu for the season that just ended, according to the CDC.

The store was sold out of a lot of makeup and most of the shower gel was in a locked case, oddly enough. There was plexiglass between me and the clerk and a sign that said "no cash back" (not uncommon around here). I got some toiletries, food, and stuff to make magnesium water. Traffic was normal.

I feel better than I did just a few days ago. Saturday, I cut my hair, then put in my garden even though I really didn't feel up to it and needed lots of breaks. I was sure I wouldn't be able to spade up the area next to the sidewalk to put in a flower garden, but I think can this Friday when I'm off. Going by some puffiness and a little weight gain, I must have overdone the cortisol pills over the past few days. But the flu-like symptoms I had after I started taking biofilm disruptors are over, I'm coughing less, and I'm starting to have more energy.


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Lowcarb team member said…
Yes plexiglass screens are the order of the day!
Pleased you are feeling better than you were a few days ago.

Take care

All the best Jan
May 21, 2020
Lori Miller said…
Thanks, Jan.

Speaking of screens, I hope this is the end of open office plans!
May 21, 2020
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