Gratitude

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Quarantine Day 7
So I had to go out today. We've ran out of cat food. Poor cats, they had to starve for several hours before I could get them their food. The street was empty, unlike usual days. All shops were closed. No makeshift stalls by the road side either. Not many cars on the road. I felt weird driving in the broad day light on the street that is used to be busy at all hours, and now it was practically empty. I felt like I was driving into the twilight zone. Anyways, the emptiness is a good sign. After 7 days of MRO, people are becoming more aware now, so they stay indoors. 

Since I was already out, I thought why not get some of the essentials; bread, some fruits and vegetables perhaps. Upon entering the store, I had to go through body temperature check. And of course, all the shoppers were provided with sanitizers as well. That's good to see they take extra measures to contain the pandemic. 

Everything was good. It seems that the food supply is enough for everyone. So, no need panic buying. Toilet papers were there, beautifully arranged on the rack. Nobody fight for toilet papers here :). However, some of the racks were empty. I did not manage to get myself some bread nor flour. I was a little pissed off. My daughter wanted some bread to go with peanut butter. I got the peanut butter but couldn't get the bread. Damn!

I wonder why the shortage if the government has promised everything will be enough for everyone.  Then a voice rang in my head, "Don't complain Suzy, be grateful that you have many other kinds of food to be laid on the table for your family." Yeah..that's right. It's just bread. Imagine those who don't have any food at all. Like our brothers and sisters and their children in Syria, for example. O Lord, forgive me. For a moment there, I was being ungrateful. 

The situation, the pandemic, and everything that is happening today, has somehow taught me to be more thankful for everything that I have and to be more appreciative of every little things. Sometimes we take things for granted. We don't know what we have until we lose it. Just live your life and be happy!

I'm off to bed. Gotta be ready for tomorrow's online workshop. 

Buenos noches.

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