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wiseheart ([personal profile] wiseheart) wrote2020-05-26 01:58 pm
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The actual Tuesday post ;)

Today, I met E on the street to deliver the wedding card that's meant to go with our wedding present for A. We stood there with our masks on and had a lovely conversation of about 15 minutes, before we both had to go after other business. But it was wonderful, despite the circumstances.

Then I went to the Allee shopping centre (another fairly small one) because Mum wanted more Lindor chocolate balls. We still have some from Easter - we have them very sparsely, so that they will last - but Mum decided that we needed more. Therefore I went to their shop in the Allee centre and used the offer where you can take a cellophane bag and fill it with various sorts of chocolate balls. Since I managed to put more than 300 grams of them into my bag, I got them 15% cheaper. Go me!

I also visited the craft shop on the second floor and managed to buy some lovely patterned felt sheets. They weren't exactly cheap, but I still have some gift cards that I have to use up until December, so I treated myself to them. I also bought some lovely dotted white organza ribbon for the third baby book (the one for E's third grandkid) and a glass of matte white acrylic paint, since I had to learn the hard way that tempera paint won't work on cork.

I must admit that I did feel a bit uncomfortable, surrounded by so many people, even though they all wore masks and more or less kept the necessary distance. I'm almost glad I won't have to leave the house until Friday; and even then, I won't go any further than the next corner grocery.

[identity profile] spikesgirl58.livejournal.com 2020-05-26 12:54 pm (UTC)(link)
Sounds like you have had a very good shopping day! Rock on!

[identity profile] wiseheart.livejournal.com 2020-05-26 04:08 pm (UTC)(link)
It's always a good shopping day when chocolate is involved. *g*
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[personal profile] meathiel 2020-05-26 01:54 pm (UTC)(link)
We went shopping in the shopping centre again yesterday and I have to admit I felt quite okay, even with a lot of people around. Maybe if infection rates were still higher but these days the rate is so low, I think the risk can be neglected. More or less. And everybody was wearing masks as well ...

Haha ... it's not that hard to choose 300g of chocolates, is it?

[identity profile] wiseheart.livejournal.com 2020-05-26 04:07 pm (UTC)(link)
No indeed. Restrict yourself to it would be a lot harder. Even though I didn't actually knew in advance that I'd get it cheaper over 300g.

[identity profile] curiouswombat.livejournal.com 2020-05-26 10:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I love Lindor chocolate balls - so does my husband - and we, too, ration them out to ourselves if we get any :)

It is good to be able to talk to people - but I know what you mean about feeling uncomfortable if there are many people around.

[identity profile] wiseheart.livejournal.com 2020-05-27 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Especially inconsiderate ones...

[identity profile] adafrog.livejournal.com 2020-05-26 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
Mum is smart. Always make sure your chocolate stash is full.

Yay for deals!

[identity profile] wiseheart.livejournal.com 2020-05-27 04:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I was really surprised. I didn't know one would get a deal after buying a certain amount of the things.

[identity profile] adafrog.livejournal.com 2020-05-27 07:10 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a good surprise.

[identity profile] elwenlj.livejournal.com 2020-05-27 10:17 am (UTC)(link)
I have never enjoyed crowds but find I like them even less nowadays. I wish some craft shops were open here, though.

[identity profile] wiseheart.livejournal.com 2020-05-27 04:13 pm (UTC)(link)
Even though my favourite craft shop was closed just before the outbreak of the virus, I immensely enjoyed visiting this other one today. Craft supplies are for the win.

[identity profile] akane42me.livejournal.com 2020-05-27 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
What a lovely outing. So glad you had such a nice chat with your friend! Won't it be wonderful when we can do all this again without worry?

Chocolate: Hooray for buying a bit more and getting that discount! At our house, I hid the leftover Kit-Kat and Snickers treats from Halloween, and have gotten a few out here and there when I'm craving a little chocolate. I get the Kit-Kats, Rick gets the Snickers. I hid them from Rick, or he would have had them gone in two weeks. But! He recently confessed he'd accidentally come upon the stash when he was looking in my laundry room cupboards for the scissors I keep next to my sewing box. He said he did not steal a single treat, and I believe him:) But they're almost gone now, and when they are, I am going to get something else, and hide it somewhere else as well:) One day I am going to place an order from Lindor's site, so I can try some of those amazing flavors that I have never seen here in the stores.

Crafts: I haven't gone to the craft store yet, but I think I will soon, because my little gift bags remain without handles:(

I went to the Fleet Farm (supplies for home, garden, home repair, hunting, fishing, camping, you name it) center with Rick on Saturday, and felt uneasy when we checked out. There were big spots marked on the floor to show where people should stand at a distance while waiting, but it still felt crowded. Most shoppers wore masks. The cashier stations were protected by plastic shields. But most of the cashiers did not wear masks. I thought that was unconscionable. But here, if you raise an objection with management, it seems all you'll get for a response is "If you are not comfortable, don't come here." So I won't go back there.

Stay well! Have fun with your new crafting projects!

[identity profile] wiseheart.livejournal.com 2020-05-28 05:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah, it's the same here. Some cashiers won't wear masks, others won't wear gloves - I don't know what's the reason. Admittedly, gloves are uncomfortable and make one clumsy, and after a couple of hours you can get claustrophobic behind a mask, but still...

Pics of the new crafting project have just been posted. :)

[identity profile] mirasaui.livejournal.com 2020-05-30 12:42 am (UTC)(link)
Since Coronavirus, I and my son, have become choc-a-holics (Lindor sounds heavenly). I'm also having a hard time staying away from vanilla ice cream. Honestly, I like both but my cravings have increased dramatically!

Stores are starting to open up again here, but I have yet to take advantage. Too much of a scaredy-cat.

[identity profile] wiseheart.livejournal.com 2020-05-30 06:41 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it is the frustration. There are days I'm dying for chocolate and other sweets. A good thing I've started this 16-hour-fasting diet last October; it leaves me less time for snacking. Especially the dangerous habit of snacking in front of the telly or the computer screen late in the night has been eliminated.