Last year was a pretty good year for me. So, I was not exactly looking forward to 2020, like some people were. Some of my friend's 2019 years did not go so well, so I had hoped maybe this year would help them. I think some have benefited somewhat from this outbreak, while others have not.
Earlier this year, before COVID-19, I was already getting excited about my yearly tradition of The Bite of Seattle. I was so busy at work, that I wondered if I should take the Friday of the first day of the Bite off, to go that day. I was planning ahead. When I was sent home from work, because of the outbreak, we thought it would only be two weeks. I thought, "This is great! I have so much I need to get done, and this will give me the opportunity to do everything I have been wanting to do, but never had the time to do it....and we will be back before The Bite of Seattle even starts!" Silly me. I have got some of the things on my list done, but everything? Who was I kidding? As the weeks turned into months, my excitement over my yearly tradition was fading.
For the first time in 38 years, The Bite of Seattle had to cancel. It is no surprise. I do not blame them - it is what needed to be done at this time. They even tried to move it to August, but unfortunately, that is not going to work either. Bummer. I feel bad the restaurants, and their employees. The musicians who lost gigs there. The people who benefited from the charitable contributions.
Despite that, I am making the most of my time, though. I have learned some new recipes. Learned some tricks that do not set my fire alarm off every time I try to cook things, and also realized I can press a reset button to temporarily disarm it for a few minutes, if something does make it go off for a minor reason. Obviously, if I had a real concern, I would not press that button.
Today, I found out it is National Ice Cream Day. I was going to make cookies earlier today, but as I was gathering the ingredients, I realized I do not have everything I need. Plus, it is too hot today to cook cookies, anyway. I do have some ice cream, so I think I will have some of that for dessert.
It looks like The Bellevue Arts Festival, that would have been next week, is also cancelled this year. That is okay, too. I need to save my money this year. Plus, there are so many tempting bargains on the Internet as it is. Instagram has many artists you can view and support, as well, if you wish.
I continue to draw every single day, myself. It is very therapeutic, and it keeps my mind off of some of the more bothersome news of the world. Other times, it inspires my work. I am not currently selling my work, but you can go to my Instagram to look at it, if you wish.
This time has allowed me to be thankful for the things I do have. I still am able to buy food, even if I cannot always get the food I want. I am able to cook. I have shelter. I have family and friends that care about me. As far as I know I am currently healthy. Right now, those are the most important things. I hope you are able to have those things, too.
Want to see more of my art? Go to justanotherplainjane on Instagram to see more.
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