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Year Four, Day 259: Pandemic Times, Day 8 - #TakeThatCoronavirus!

Day 8. California is locked down. The people are all ordered to shelter in place. I have a feeling Oregon and Washington are next.

My family and I are ready. I am fully supportive of stay at home orders. It seems like there are so many people that are not taking this virus seriously.

All you have to do is look at the stats to take this virus seriously. And these numbers only reflect those that have been tested!

Covid-19 Stats 3/19/2020
246,840
Total Confirmed Cases 
10,179
Total Deceased
 170195 Total countries affected

Compared to yesterday:
Covid-19 Stats 3/18/2020

219,575
Total Confirmed Cases 
8,928
Total Deceased
 150195 Total countries affected
Pandemic aside, I had a very productive day. I started with a very refreshing hooping session in the park. I only ran into one other person. And we kept a wide berth when we walked past each other.

Today was the first day of spring. The air felt fresh in my lungs, birds were chirping happily. An alien visitor would not suspect an evil menace lurking microscopically among us.

I have faith we will conquer
 Especially if people listen to the authorities
 Martial law? Bring it on!

I taught my first Skype student today. It was great fun, although I do need to work with the lighting surrounding my piano and stop talking so loud!

But there are some fun features to Skype lessons: I was able to text my student her assignment and give her a virtual sticker. It was a very productive lesson. I am not letting this virus keep me down
 Take that coronavirus! I wonder if there is a hash tag for that?.There should be!

On that note, I need to sign off. I am working working on a pandemic playlist on the piano. I have a list of nearly 50 praise songs, hymns, classical pieces, a little blues and classic rock songs that I find healing and uplifting.

And I have another Skype piano lesson tomorrow afternoon after my granddaughter babysitting shift.

God is good and so is this God-given life.

#TakeThatCoronavirus!

Stay healthy, strong and positive.

Until tomorrow,

Zita


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