The Pandemic Lifestyle
July 14, 2025 – If given the option, I’m staying at home
There is no day that goes by without learning something new… about myself… or about something I had no idea about (lol, of course). So first of all, as mentioned in a previous blog post, I was planning to embark on a 60-day self-knowledge challenge… but, that project has been postponed. It is an ambitious pursuit, but I have a tonne of things-to-do for work, which is a good problem. As a result, my self-knowledge personal challenge will have to wait. That said, the work of learning about myself does not end with that decision. My pursuit for self-knowledge on this pedagogical journey continues despite the change in plans. All is good. 🙂
My second point I would like to make in this blog post is, I AM AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNER. Let’s just make that declaration. I’ve always known that, but often deny or reject that notion. As a kid, I recall having to learn ALL things “the hard way.” I just had to figure things out myself before I could adopt, accept, or acquire what I need to know and understand. I don’t know why I would expect myself to change. It’s who I am. It’s what I do. Often I would say to peers or students is, “your superpower is also your kryponite.” Which got me thinking… maybe my kryptonite is my superpower.
What a lovely thought. There is no question that I am learning experientially. I wished that I could anticipate or predict how things will go, but I have to delve in with two feet and figure things out. Sometimes I will make a mistake. Sometimes I get an undesired outcome. Sometimes I will achieve success. In all three situations, what I do have control over is what I do. I will take full ownership for my actions. I will also make an effort to do things better, if given the opportunity. But what I will do from now on, is not be scared. I was just listening to a podcast where it was said that the only person that holds me back is ME. A terrible truth, but I will admit, it’s 100% true. I hate feeling scared or uncertain, but on the other side of that fear is where joy exists.
My final comment for today’s blog post is… I have fully adopted and embraced the COVID-19 pandemic lifestyle. It’s my preference. As I am slowing down my life and now that I am in my new home, I am finding that I like staying at home. I like cooking at home and I love being inside with my cat. I never thought that this would be my life, but I enjoy the quiet. I love not spending any money. I appreciate protecting myself from other potential pandemics, endemics, illnesses, or diseases. As much as I would perceive myself as being an EXTROVERT, I am loving being alone and keeping up to a pace that makes me feel happy, calm, and at peace. What more could I ask for? Don’t get me wrong, I will go out and interact with others, but it seems that I have not fully shook the pandemic lifestyle… and I’m not sad about it. Just live your life!!