Seattle is on lock down. My gyms (all three) are closed, so my daily structure is forcibly changed for the foreseeable future. The company I work for has mandated that we work from home through March 25, though I expect that this will be extended. Restaurants and bars are to be closed, starting today, though takeout and delivery are still permitted. Social gatherings are restricted to 50 people or fewer. Non-essential businesses are required to close unless they can meet established health requirements.
Our culture will change. Our communities will change. We are going to experience tremendous loss, in so many aspects of life. As daily life changes, I think it’s important to pay close attention to mental-emotional health, physical health, sleep, exercise, and self care. This is going to be a pretty experimental process. I am an avid news reader and I tend to consume even more news coverage during peak news eras–like now. I’ll try to share articles that offer interesting analysis, insight, recommendations, or information relevant to sustaining quality of life while we’re all observing responsible practices during the global health crisis.
Here’s what I’m trying today:
| Activity | Score |
| Wake up at the same time – 5:00 am | Failed today – 7:55 am wake up |
| Work out at the same time – 6:00 am | Failed today – see above |
| Shower + full skincare routine | Success! (see details below) |
| Get dressed, wear something special | Success! |
| Mascara + lipstick | Success! (see details below) |
| Eat breakfast – cooked at home | Success! |
| Enjoy a pot of tea (am) | Success! |
| Eat lunch – cooked at home | Success! |
| Enjoy a pot of tea (pm) | Nope, happy with just one |
| Go for a walk – 30 minutes | Success! |
| Eat dinner – cooked at home | Success! |
Skincare routine of the day:
Left to right and in order of application:
- Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser – This is a staple–my favorite morning cleanser
- Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Action Resurfacing Treatment – I’m not in love with this, but it’s kind to my very sensitive skin
- Origins Dr. Andrew Weil For Origins Mega-Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion – I’ve just started using this with some regularity, so no judgement yet
- Inkey List Caffeine Eye Cream – Meh. It was there.
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 – This is a staple
- Sample of Indie Lee Stem Cell Serum – I used this for the first time today, so no judgement yet
- Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream – After snagging multiple samples, I decided to purchase a full-size bottle of this exceptionally expensive moisturizer–but I waited till I had a 20% off code… I like it too much.
- Jordan Samuel Soothing Facial Oil – I’m not decided on this, but I’m going to stick with it for a while longer before making a decision
Mascara and lipstick of the day:
Left to right:
- Urban Decay Perversion Mascara in black – it’s fine
- Charlotte Tillbury Hollywood Flawless Filter in shades 2 and 3 – I mix these together because even though this is not foundation, it’s what they call a “complexion booster” or something like that, and it’s super sheer, I still think I’m in between shades
- L’Oréal Paris X Isabel Marant Color Riche Lipstick in Pigalle Western – First time wearing it! It’s very bright and cheerful, which I needed.
- MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Dynamo – Apparently this does not exist anymore… ugh.
Bright Betty 