Establishments like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market have waiting lines of shoppers outside. Those establishments with a smaller sqarefootage are really limited by the number of persons who can enter at one time. Even on a rainy day, there was a line. However, it is worth the wait. And the checkout was really fast with an abundance of cashier open to promote social distancing.
Prior to the pandemic, I would have never waited outside to go into a store. Welcome to the new normal
#newnormal
The COVID-19 Pandemic served up a double dose of sympathy on some mourning friends and families. Many persons have died due to the pandemic. And many more died naturally or from accidents. Regardless, those mourning love ones had suffer new normals again to say their final goodbyes.
#newnormal
When I was not in traveling to or from Congo or working there, you could probably fine me in a Starbucks Coffee Shop somewhere. I would typical spend at least 2-3 hours a day and 5-7 times a week. Are you at "your office", my daughter would fondly ask. It was my daily habit of coffee, tea, and snacks with a healthy dose of interesting people to see.
Yesterday, I returned to one of my favorite Starbucks for the first time in over a year. In my case, the coffee, tea, or snacks were secondary for going everyday to Starbucks. I went to sat at a table and enjoy my coffee, tea, or snacks while reading a book, listening to a podcast, or watching a video. Going through a drive-thru is like going to a glorified vending machine. So I have never went through a Starbucks' drive-thru.
Before going into the store, I was a little anxious and sad. I knew it was not going to be the same. My friendly barristas may not be there anymore. The table and chairs was blocked out and not useable.
However, I chose to visit on a sunny warm day which I thought would attract people to stay awhile and sit outside. I was thinking that would be the new normal.
Do you believe the new normal can be better than the old normal? Yes, I do believe! For example, working from home can save you money. And, it save your company money, too.
#NewNormal #Savings #OldNormal #WorkingfromHome
Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, Drink wine with a robust heart. Oh yes -- God takes pleasure in your pleasure! Ec. 9:7 (MSG)
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