Quick summary. I work for a major retail chain that also provides, among many other things, in-home PC services. I have had Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile or Insulin-Dependent Diabetes, since I was about to turn 10 years old.
As such, I am in a high risk for death category for COVID-19. If I get it, that’s the end of my story, Jack! Due to the nature of my job, and that I live in Houston, one of the largest cities in the nation, it has been insanely difficult for me to cope with all of the madness in day-to-day life, just like the rest of you.
Finally, my endocrinologist was like, “Hey man. You got a death wish or something? I’m going to write a letter and get you on a Medical Leave of Absence so you can stay home and stay safe, like our incoming President, Vice-President, Health Officials and Science need us to do.
So today was my last day of in-home routes. Of my four appointments, one rescheduled to another date and time, and one of them cancelled on me. I was so over-the-moon happy. I turned in my work assets and vehicle key and as soon as I walked out the doors and into my personal vehicle, a wave of euphoria and relief overcame me as I marched boldly forward.
I’m going to be able to keep my health insurance coverage and also retain the majority of my pay percentage during my leave, so I can stay safe at home and only venture out for necessities.
I’m planning to take my newfound time off to learn to shop and cook better, as well as get my bike fixed so I can start cycling for my health.
I was forced to quarantine earlier this year from May until August, and I did nothing during that time to better myself. I stayed at home, overslept, overate, and played video games. I was lazy. I was a slob. I’ve gained so much weight and am now at the heaviest I’ve ever been in my life. Stress and anxiety of my job and all the madness of the election and our baby-man president have not helped in any positive ways.
I’m getting a second chance at Quarantine. And this time, I’m going to do it better. Being able to stay away from society to a large extent is an absolute blessing and a gift. And I do not plan to squander it this time.
This community has been great to lurk in from time to time, and I think I’m finally willing to push my introverted self out of the shadows to start my weight loss and fitness journey now. M
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