Linda’s #SoCS prompt this week:
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “nerve.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun!
It really gets on my nerves, you know, how some people are still spouting about COVID-19 and all it’s global implications being a hoax, or a conspiracy theory. Or, that they have lockdown fatigue, and genuinely don’t care anymore, so are beginning to flout rules.
You guys. You are the ones who might end up pushing us back into more lockdowns, if you can’t understand how this thing works. Yes, it’s a virus, and there are plenty out there, but, like various illnesses, they vary in severity, and this one, well, we all know how awful it is.
Just look at the death rates, and way hopsital ICUs are packed. Or take a look at the long term side effects that some people are suffering from: Long Covid. Previously healthy folk, reduced to shells of themselves.
At least we have this vaccine. It might help a little. We may need one annually, but hey, if it gets us out of this mess, I’m game.
Shame not everyone is.
Jsut last night, Lil Man and I were out for a walk and as we walked through town, a woman passed a man she knew. She called out “You getting your vaccination, then?”
His response? “The f*** I am!” He gave her the middle finger salute and waltzed off.
I actually write a huge amount more, but had to delete it because I was getting too het up.
Seriously, my nerves are frayed, now!
(I’m glad I wrote this last night, because I wouldn’t want to spend Saturday wound up, since it’s Lil Princess’s birthday, today!)
But I Smile Anyway... 
Feb 21, 2021 @ 19:59:15
Well said, Sis! Some people never will learn, but the trust in the whole communities not to be harmed by their own sillyness. Michael
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 20:16:15
True, bro!
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 01:29:00
Good for you, Ritu. As the saying goes, “Don’t let the bastards get you down.” Which you never do anyway. And Happy Birthday Lil Princess.
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:00:59
I have my moments, Jennie, but my emotional elastic is pretty strong, so when I get a bit down, I’m pretty quick to ping myself back up again! 💜
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 19:10:04
I really like how you said that, Ritu!
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 19:22:46
It’s exactly how I feel!💜
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 19:36:02
😀
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 22:57:33
I really can’t wait to get the vaccines 😦 .. until then, we say a prayer everyday before sending our kids to school. Sigh..
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Feb 21, 2021 @ 10:01:52
It’s such a hard situation… but I know everyone wants safe normality soon. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 19:05:18
Happy birthday, Lil Princess 🙏🏽💖🎂
We have to maintain our staying safe and be fully aware that there will be a difference of opinion and ignorance out there.
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 19:06:36
Thank you, Uncle Syl!
And yes, we do need to maintain some common sense!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 19:17:06
You’re welcome, niece!! 😁
You’d be amazed at how many lack common sense!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 19:47:27
I’m so not surprised… 🤦🏽♀️
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 18:55:16
I understand these frayed nerves. My daughter’s got PT twice a week and that’s too much exposure for my comfort but it has to be done. Went through the Cruz Thru for a slushy on the way home & the boy helping us wasn’t masked up. Honestly, it makes me want to scream.
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 18:59:47
It’s so frustrating, honestly!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 18:00:47
We don’t have any vaccines here, Ritu, so it is not an option. If it was here, then we would have it. I want my life back, or at least a part of it. I am sick of this stay at home life.
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 18:01:45
PS, Happy birthday to your daughter. Tell her “the best people are born in February”. My birthday is on Monday.
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 18:15:28
Thank you, and I will pass the message on!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 18:15:06
It sucks, doesn’t it? I can’t believe how many people think that way not knowing the luxury that we are in compared to people who don’r even have the option!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 16:23:45
It does help to write down our feelings. Our birthday wishes to your daughter 🙂
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 16:46:52
Thank you 💜😊
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 14:15:51
Happy birthday to your daughter! I’m with you 110%. We’re definitely still in this. Not a hoax but a tragedy.
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 14:16:20
Thank you lovely 🥰
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 14:01:41
Yay, happy birthday to my big niece 💖
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 14:02:20
Aw! Thanks aunty Erika 🤗
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 14:13:28
🤗😘
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 13:56:51
The guy deserved a mouth full of soap. Glad he doesn’t live near me.
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 14:01:59
It can be hard to control one’s self!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 12:44:38
Ritu, so true. We all are on edge. Keith
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 12:45:54
Absolutely!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 12:34:45
Happy Birthday Lol Princesses have a wonderful day!
I agree with everything you say Ritu and I dare not start on a rant as I would not finish!! Huge Hugs 💜💜💜💜
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 12:44:00
Thank you, Sis 💜
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 13:40:09
Pleasure hun 💜💜
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 12:11:11
Reasonable vent, Ritu. Happy birthday to your daughter.
Stay safe.
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 12:21:29
Thanks, Dan xx
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 11:06:38
Smile!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 11:16:26
🙂🙂🙂
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 09:18:53
I totally agree with everything you say here Ritu. I got covid last April and it was the most horrendous sickness I’ve ever experienced. I really thought I was going to die at one point. I was more or less unwell for the rest of the year. It’s only in the last month or so that I can say that I’m back to normal. I have energy again and I can go for walks without getting chest pains and breathing difficulties.
Yes, everything you said gets on my nerves too.
Have a lovely day with the birthday girl, Lil Princess!!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 09:21:21
Oh, Gloria!
I’m glad you’re on the mend, my lovely.
I’m convinced I’ve had it asymptomatically, to be honest. Being out there and in school, it’s likely. But what makes me wonder, more , is how breathless I am, generally, right now, that I wasn’t, before…
And thank you xxx
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 10:24:48
It’s quite possible Ritu. I’ve heard several people saying the same thing about themselves. Mind yourself as you along. xx
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 10:27:22
Trying.. you too 🍫
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 08:58:24
Well said and happy birthday to little princess!
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Feb 20, 2021 @ 09:01:01
Thank you!!! And Thank you!!! 💜🎂💜
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