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Sunday March 15: no more brunches at the restaurant!
- Sunday March 15, 2020, 10 a.m.: it’s already too late to find bread! Out of stock in my small organic supermarket… Same observation in the grocery store on the corner of my street. My last hope: the bagel store opposite the metro stop. Bingo! The crates are full. “6 bagels please”. Finally a very good option for a homemade brunch, during the coronavirus period. Yum !
- Other items out of stock: medicines. New Yorkers are preparing to need treatment at home for coronavirus. Bad luck, I mostly have ibuprofen at home. I will try to buy paracetamol during my next races.
- This little morning outing will be the only one of my day. Some people have gloves, but not all. The closure of schools has not yet been announced … And then the ax falls. Starting Monday, New York public schools will be closed for 30 days. Restaurants and bars follow, except for deliveries from Tuesday March 17.
Monday March 16: a new rhythm in New York
Virtual classroom meetings: tested and approved!
- On the parents’ Whats’App group, a mother offers a virtual meeting with Zoom. I quickly dress my son and at 10 a.m., here we are in front of the screen. After singing his school morning song, it’s time to read Doctor Seuss (a classic for every American child). My son finds familiar faces and a good atmosphere sets in.
- Rather positive assessment for a first start of virtual class. In any case, this group makes me feel good! Especially when a parent sends a photo of their wine stock to support confinement with their children. Humor does a lot of good! We need it more than ever.
Fighting action on the Internet
- On the Facebook groups in my neighborhood, atypical live session offers are flourishing: online music session, remote drawing session, online yoga session, program to occupy your children. I’m starting to tell myself that I too will have to structure the days of my two children. Another mother is even considering teaching her 9-year-old to code …
The nap: the ally of any teleworking parent
- 2 p.m .: the little ones in bed, I take this opportunity to answer the members of our groupe Facebook Destination New York. For 5 days, questions have been pouring in and the entire CNewYork site team is on the bridge to help you. Advice on postponing a trip or searching the Tourism Code to best answer your questions. I am happy to feel useful, especially in this special context.
Stay calm
- The confinement will last 30 days, so I decided to remain optimistic. Take advantage of this time to read a new book on New York City or even paint with my children. We are fortunate to have access to information and live in a world where science is much more advanced than in the days of the Spanish flu. Here in the United States, we are recommended to follow the recommendations of the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the American health agency. We will hold, all together!
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