March 20th, 2020 Mandatory stay at home was ordered here in California, effective on March 19th, 2020. For how long? No one really knows. So my youngest kid flew the coop, left the nest a few weeks ago meaning I'm alone for the first time....ever. And now I'm a-lone and can't leave 😳 So I'm trying not to think about this long term. Just one day at a time. I am reminded of my blessings: I'm still able to work from home, I'm safe, my kids are safe. My first week of telecommuting is a wrap. It's Friday and this has been the longest, most stressful week I can remember thanks to COVID19. But I am so thankful my company moved us quickly to home based and that I'm still able to work. Mia and Sam seem happy (and maybe a little perplexed?) that I'm home full-time and yes, the commute rocks 😁 The challenge of working from home with my velco kitty Mia Also, I got quite the surprise yesterday....