Abstract Algebra lectures got us like:

Abstract Algebra lectures got us like:

Despite feeling down I did my laundry and showered.

Despite feeling down I did my laundry and showered.  The kids came over and we had dinner and a game night.  I needed that.

I've been struggling with depression for the last couple of days.

Stay home. Stay masked. Black lives matter.

I'm feeling better physically, but mentally / emotionally is another story. I wish everyone would take the pandemic seriously. Calhoun and Talladega counties are both considered high risk now and that's where most of my friends and family live.

The only thing that is giving me hope are the kids. I know how badly they want to be out enjoying themselves (especially during a holiday), but they know it's not worth the risk. I am so grateful that they are making responsible choices. Shadow and Kira really are the best and we love them so much.

Stay home. Stay masked. Black lives matter.

Shaun made dinner for me. It was so good!

Shaun made dinner for me. It was so good!

Today started off great...

Today started off great with a video chat from Janet. The rest of the day was math and then an exam. My body hurts from sitting and my brain is mush. I'm calling it a night!

I was dragging today.

I was dragging today.  I still don't feel well.  I've felt feverish and nauseated and tired.  I watched some of my lectures, but not enough.  Tomorrow I will have to do better because I have an exam on Thursday.

I feel so anxious.  Anxious about things I can't control.  The pandemic.  My health.  School.  I am graduating this year whether I have to drop my math major or not.  I don't want to.  I've come so far - two classes away.  But this semester is off to a bad start and my anxiety is to the max.  It's so much to learn in such a short time.  Hard material.  Deep material.  Ugh.

A new record high of COVID cases were reported in AL today.  It's closing in.  It's really not going to be long before someone I know and love has it.  We (us and the kids) are still staying in.  We are doing our best to keep ourselves and others safe.  I'm still worried about my brother, parents, and father-in-law, though.  They are not what I would call low-risk.

I hope you all are doing well and staying safe.  Please wear a mask and social distance.  I'm going to keep hiding in my house and try my best to pass this class.