Category: Warrior
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So. Much. Phlegm.
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty Nine] Yesterday P and I woke up and he whimpered and I did almost all of the morning rush hour myself and then we drove the kids to school / daycare and I made him get a COVID test and the q-tip made him bleed. Today P and…
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What would you think if I sang out of tune?
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty Eight] Tomorrow night the Dutch PM is most likely going to announce stricter lockdown measurements in response to the still too incredibly high COVID numbers in the Netherlands. But first the news: Museum and theatre closures on the cards as ministers discuss new coronavirus measures Coronavirus infections fall…
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Oke, But Seriously, You’ve Voted, Right?
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty Seven] Yes, like, three weeks ago or so? I should probably do that thing where I make sure it actually went through, eh? But first the news: ha ha j/k it’s Sunday This weekend I’m doing GISH and, if I’m honest, I can’t even.
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Dear Massive Spider That Just Ran Across My Wall
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty Three] Fuck off. But first the news: Current coronavirus rules will last well into December, Dutch prime minister says Rutte: Lockdown still possible; Partial lockdown at least through November How to manage the added stress of COVID-19 as an expat If those three news articles aren’t a perfect…
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Up At Five, Sakes Alive!
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty Two] Lemme explain that. And yawn so massively that my jaws ache. And glance at the news articles posted since I wrote last night. And go back to bed.
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“How Was Your Weekend?”
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Twenty One] “I have a SIX year old!” I repeated that exchange quite a bit – apparently I’m super chuffed. But first the news: All eyes on Tuesday, as coronavirus cases may be leveling off No new coronavirus measures expected tomorrow: Reports Dutch government to warn ‘draconian measures’ may…
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I’m Oke. Tired But Oke.
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Nineteen] I’m stable, but lashing out. Not ideal, but getting there. I’m oke. But first the news: Too early to say if partial lockdown is working, prime minister says RIVM warns of data delays after reporting 8,669 new coronavirus infections Covid-19 ICU patient total tops 500 days earlier than…
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COVID Test Result Is Negative
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Eighteen] Alternative Title: How to Return Your Under Four Year Olds to Daycare Once They’ve Been Kicked Out Because of the COVID Rules For those of you who have been following along at home, the result of my covid test on Tuesday is negative. The twins got to see…
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COVID 19 Test Result Twenty Four Hours Later
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Seventeen] “You were tested on 20 October 2020. We don’t have the result of your test yet. You will receive an email or telephone call when we get your result.” https://coronatest.nl/testen/meest-recente-testuitslag Yeah, I wanna know, too. But first the news: Dutch princesses return from Greek holiday 3 days after…
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Oke, But, Srsly, OW
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Sixteen] I took the COVID19 test just now. Let’s talk about how much my nose hurts now. And how awesome the Dutch testing system has gotten. But first the news: Police to step up coronavirus rule enforcement, soft drug use outside can lead to fines RIVM: More coronavirus infections…
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Oh, Hey, I’m Getting the COVID Test Tomorrow
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Fifteen] The twins have had a cough for ten days. And a runny nose. Nothing else. But first the news: Slight drop in coronavirus cases in last 24 hours, more patients in hospital More coronavirus patients caused a 20 percent cut in non-Covid care Teachers want stricter coronavirus measures,…
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To Make Room For Coping
[Dutch Lock Down Day Two Hundred Fourteen] I slept in a bit. Meditated. Edited the presentation for the hackathon. Danced a bit. Cuddled a bit. Ate a protein shake. And drank lots of water. It’s a gentle kind of day. But first the news: Last Dutch municipality without coronavirus confirms first infected resident King, Royal…