Self Isolation Mikknu - Roll Call

[Wiebke]

Checking in here, I know it's getting late in the UK. Apologies.

It was my nephew's birthday today, so I got cupcakes which was nice. I didn't get to see thwm(my nephew and his little brother) for too long though unfortunately. Still, cupcakes. I was told that they were asking about me a lot, and they wrote me a "letter". It was just my name and their names, he just turned 5 today and is working on beginning writing.

My tiny pig garden had it's first cat grass sprouts! It's been germinating since before the lock down, and was transferred to my terrarium just a little bit ago. There's some cilantro, basil, green beans, and just a few gourmet lettuce seeds in the terrarium. We're seeing what will grow.

I'm in fairly good spirits today, but mostly because of being able to see some people. Starting tomorrow I'm back to limited contact, especially now that I've gotten all of my things. I'm not looking forward to it. I get lonely quickly.

I started looking for other jobs. I'm really beginning to worry. People are being laid off all over the place, 3 of my friends so far have been laid off and zi have a feeling it's coming for me too. This is the worst time to be job hunting though... blargh. It just drives me up the wall with worry.

It's 16:00 where I'm at, so I may update again later if something happens. For now though, a nap.

Glad that you are feeling better and have been able to enjoy your cupcakes.

Not a good time for job hunting because too many people are being laid off or will be losing their business or jobs over this.

 

[Merab]

How are you today?

 

[Mikknu]

How are you today?

I'm mostly just tired. I've got such a splitting migraine I've been in bed most of the day. A positive of that at least is that I'm not missing company.

I'm hoping to finish getting my room put together by the end of tomorrow. Late this evening after dinner I'm going to do my first major cage clean. I'll be up pretty late due to all the naps today.

Apologies for not talking as much here. Hopefully when I'm feeling a bit better I'll talk more here.

 

[DM090820]

I'm mostly just tired. I've got such a splitting migraine I've been in bed most of the day. A positive of that at least is that I'm not missing company.

I'm hoping to finish getting my room put together by the end of tomorrow. Late this evening after dinner I'm going to do my first major cage clean. I'll be up pretty late due to all the naps today.

Apologies for not talking as much here. Hopefully when I'm feeling a bit better I'll talk more here.

No need to apoligse, but try not to do too much, try and get as much rest as possible, then you'll feel fit enough to eat all of those weird foods we've recommended.

 

[Wiebke]

Take care of yourself and take it easy until you feel better again!

 

[eileen]

you must rest ,and do littile and often,rather than a major blitz.recovery is very tiring with this virus.i hope you feel better soon.

 

[Mikknu]

Thank you @Falken @eileen . I'm working on feeling better, little by little.

The job hunt still goes unwell. Just not the time to be hired I suppose. I've still got time, but it doesn't feel like it. Here's to hoping though! This can't last forever, and when it clears up, hopefully it'll be easier to get a job. There's talk of a recession here though... the U.S. just planned this so poorly. My S.O. and all his coworkers got laid off... He has to file for unemployment. Not for me, unfortunately. I technically have a job still.

Tomorrow is cleaning day. My room, laundry, and probably a good amount of the day will be spent just sending more applications in. Probably at the University too I guess, although they pay so super awfully. Any pay is better than nothing though.

I'm losing a bit of will, but I'm trying to remain hopeful that things will work out. One way or another.

 

[Merab]

We’re all still here supporting you - virtually.

 

[Mikknu]

We’re all still here supporting you - virtually.

Thank you. I really appreciate you guys here, especially talking and sharing cool recipes. Games are fun.

It's been frustrating today. I'm receiving calls and photos from my SO only, none of his texts will send. We've been talking on discord, but we think I've got to get in contact with Verizon tomorrow, which I'm sure will be lots of fun. We're both just really annoyed and tired.

I got to go outside again today. I filled the bird feeder. The headaches are coming and going(mostly coming). But, my friends have started to set up a spreadsheet for planning when we all have a few hours free to screw around and play and talk. We're all pretty isolated at this point, so I think it'll be good for everyone.

At this point though, I'm getting bored. I need enrichment xD

 

[DM090820]

Thank you. I really appreciate you guys here, especially talking and sharing cool recipes. Games are fun.

It's been frustrating today. I'm receiving calls and photos from my SO only, none of his texts will send. We've been talking on discord, but we think I've got to get in contact with Verizon tomorrow, which I'm sure will be lots of fun. We're both just really annoyed and tired.

I got to go outside again today. I filled the bird feeder. The headaches are coming and going(mostly coming). But, my friends have started to set up a spreadsheet for planning when we all have a few hours free to screw around and play and talk. We're all pretty isolated at this point, so I think it'll be good for everyone.

At this point though, I'm getting bored. I need enrichment xD

To coin a British phrase, just try and keep a stiff upper lip.

 

[DM090820]

I'm afraid we're now at the stage where we've been instructed to release the following highly relevant public information film to our membership.

 

[Mikknu]

I'm afraid we're now at the stage where we've been instructed to release the following highly relevant public information film to our membership.

They're making you guys follow nuclear fallout guidelines?

 

[DM090820]

They're making you guys follow nuclear fallout guidelines?

No, just a joke.

 

[Mikknu]

No, just a joke.

Oh gosh xD I'm not too quick on the uptake apparently. There was a section on isolation at home and I was like "?".

Ah well. Maybe I need a nap! My brain doesn't seem to be working the greatest right now

 

[DM090820]

Oh gosh xD I'm not too quick on the uptake apparently. There was a section on isolation at home and I was like "?".

Ah well. Maybe I need a nap! My brain doesn't seem to be working the greatest right now

Haha, it's a series of videos that were made to be broadcast in the event of a nuclear war - the actual advice is so optimistic that it's since become a bit of a standing joke, I'm using it as a bit of a satire on our current plans to to prepare for this crisis If you ever have time, looking into our plans from the cold war is fairly hilarious, although sobering in places.

 

[Merab]

Don’t worry @Mikknu - the British have an odd sense of humour.
I would try to explain but that would probably give you another headache.
We use humour in difficult situations as a way of defusing tension and coping.
Stick around the forum long enough and you will quickly become an expert on senses of humour all around the world

 

[Mikknu]

Don’t worry @Mikknu - the British have an odd sense of humour.
I would try to explain but that would probably give you another headache.
We use humour in difficult situations as a way of defusing tension and coping.
Stick around the forum long enough and you will quickly become an expert on senses of humour all around the world

Well, I'd like to hope I'm a member of the forum for many, many more years! However, I do hope there are some parts of the forum I don't have to post threads in too soon...

I've noticed the wide spread of people who are on the forum here. From Singapore, to Europe, to the island nations. Some places I never expected there to be guinea pigs! It's interesting to see everyone's experiences.

 

[Mikknu]

My mother has put the entire household on lockdown.

My significant other is no longer allowed to come here. The only one working is my mom's husband. I am unerringly pissed and extremely depressed that I'm not allowed my significant other, while her husband runs all over Nebraska to do his job. We pay for our own gas, our own food, and our own transportation. It's hypocritical, and extremely frustrating. I know it isn't personal and its for safety reasons, but I'm feeling super crushed.

I just... I'm feeling lonely and cut off from the world. It could be months before I see my S.O. again now, and I didnt even give him a proper goodbye last time I left. He isn't that far away either, which makes this especially frustrating. That he's so close.

I guess I just needed to rant. I'm still having headaches. I'm really tired, I'm having difficulty sleeping as of late too.

Thanks for listening.

 

[Wiebke]

My mother has put the entire household on lockdown.

My significant other is no longer allowed to come here. The only one working is my mom's husband. I am unerringly pissed and extremely depressed that I'm not allowed my significant other, while her husband runs all over Nebraska to do his job. We pay for our own gas, our own food, and our own transportation. It's hypocritical, and extremely frustrating. I know it isn't personal and its for safety reasons, but I'm feeling super crushed.

I just... I'm feeling lonely and cut off from the world. It could be months before I see my S.O. again now, and I didnt even give him a proper goodbye last time I left. He isn't that far away either, which makes this especially frustrating. That he's so close.

I guess I just needed to rant. I'm still having headaches. I'm really tired, I'm having difficulty sleeping as of late too.

Thanks for listening.

HUGS

 

[Mikknu]

HUGS

Thanks Wiebke. It really is hitting hard right now. I'm glad I did some productive things earlier today, because I'm just not feeling like doing anything anymore. The lights are all off and I'm struggling to find something to cheer me up.

 

[Betsy]

Oh you poor thing how awful for you. My son's girlfriend has had 2 planes cancelled and is booked on a third on Tuesday. She is trying to get home from South Africa. The 2nd plane should have landed at stupid o'clock this morning and was cancelled with 5 hours notice and she was all packed up ready to go to the airport.

 

[Mikknu]

Oh you poor thing how awful for you. My son's girlfriend has had 2 planes cancelled and is booked on a third on Tuesday. She is trying to get home from South Africa. The 2nd plane should have landed at stupid o'clock this morning and was cancelled with 5 hours notice and she was all packed up ready to go to the airport.

I hope she can get home speedily! I've got a close friend who was separated in a similar fashion from his significant other, but his S.O. had to go back home to Michigan. That's a little better at least to me. At least they're far enough away to justify the separation.

I've got the boys out with me right now in a small makeshift playpen. Koda is finally eating out of my hand so we're attempting lap time for the first tie. He's a very shy boy, despite the fact he's got about 50g on his bro, Kenai.

He is a dirty, dirty boy. The fur on his belly is so long it's been stained with pee, and I have to brushy it and untangle it daily away from his privates. It's like a tiny gravity vortex, it gets sucked in there and I've got to gently tug it out. Not sure if a belly trim would help, or what to be honest... Any thoughts?

 

[Betsy]

I have nearly finished the Forum Guide to hair cutting. It's in the final stages before being proof read by some notable members. You need to keep the hair trim around the inside of his back legs and by his bum. It sounds like his tummy hair needs to be trimmed too.

 

[Mikknu]

I have nearly finished the Forum Guide to hair cutting. It's in the final stages before being proof read by some notable members. You need to keep the hair trim around the inside of his back legs and by his bum. It sounds like his tummy hair needs to be trimmed too.

We did give him a trim today, my mom and I. I think he had to have it done before, Koda was FAR less wiggly than Kenai. Less vocal too.

Tuesday I'm going to try and make my own dinner Tuesday. I'll post pictures if how it turns out!

 

[sport_billy]

Hi there, how is it going? Just checking in

 

[Mikknu]

Oh, I'm sorry... it's been a bit of time.

My grandma has gotten a lung infection and is having issues. She refuses to go to the hospital, and we're all extremely worried. We're making her stay in her room on constant oxygen and monitoring her. If she gets worse, I think we're going to take her no matter what.

I made lunch today for us. A noodle bowl stir fry.

I want to try and make @Weibke 's roesti, when I get the chance.

I also managed to get a job! At a Hyvee! It only took 17 applications, xD. My mom had her husband get me masks from work, so that I stay safe. He works in construction and they have access to N95 masks, which really shocked me when I first saw them. I'll be working on the sanitation crew and occasionally checking. It takes such a huge weight off my back to have a job again, to know I can pay my bills.

I'm sorry I haven't been around. It's been a rough couple days.

I did get my room put together finally as well. Everything unpacked and stuff. We're trying to get me a desk to do schoolwork, but it's hard to get things down the basement stairs.


My tiny plant terrarium is doing well, as are the boys! Full cage clean tomorrow. The boys are still snubbing all peppers and other vegetables, but I've gotten them to eat a piece or two of cilantro.

 

[Merab]

Glad things are looking up for you.
Hope your grandma feels better soon

 

[Mikknu]

Glad things are looking up for you.
Hope your grandma feels better soon

Yeah, she's doing much better today. Her oxygen levels still aren't great, but they're better.

Unfortunately, I'm now having shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. SO.

Anyways I made sweet basil spaghetti. Sauteed garlic to add to it too. I'd like to add my own onions sometime, and build up to making my own sauce.

Good stuff. I like pasta.

 

[Mikknu]

My dog, Jazzy, just died. After struggling with not eating, diarrhea, and having to be syringe fed water and pain medication she passed at home.

She was with my sister and adoptive mother, who we suspect has Covid-19. I couldn't go visit Jazzy in her last hours due to this unfortunately.

I'm a bit of a mess. One of the unintended consequences of the virus I guess. Not being able to be around others when important things are happening. I'm glad she went at home and comfortable as they could make her though.

Jazzy was my first dog and was with us for 13 years. She was amazingly kind, definitely food motivated, and the sweetest, cuddliest dog one could find. She's always been fairly calm and incredibly friendly, and we could count on her to run up to any random stranger to say hi.

It really hurts that I wasn't there to be able to say goodbye to her.

 

[Gem789]

I'm so sorry xx