Isolation Revelations
By: Julie Mogavero Brown
Tags: Quarantine, Art Therapy, Isolation, Moms, Boredom

Hi, yeah, it’s been awhile. If only I had a few months inside to write! I mean, it would be rude of me to make my husband binge watch alone!

Being stuck inside with the ones you love isn’t always easy — you know what I’m talking about! It’s not all that bad though, I’ve had a lot of time to make some positive changes. I’ve also had a lot of crazy-ass observations during this time as well, here are just a few:

Why is there so much laundry??

I mean really, I’ve worn the same thing for the past 3 days!

I mean really, I’ve worn the same thing for the past 3 days! Maybe I’m really an introvert

Ok, stop laughing! I know, I know, I love to talk, and be around people — but hiding out at home has been kinda nice. I’ve gotten a lot of stuff done like Marie Kondo-ing my house and binge watching Netflix (hmm, perhaps 19 series was a bit too much? probably why I haven’t done the laundry)

Ok, stop laughing! I know, I know, I love to talk, and be around people — but hiding out at home has been kinda nice. I’ve gotten a lot of stuff done like Marie Kondo-ing my house and binge watching Netflix (hmm, perhaps 19 series was a bit too much? probably why I haven’t done the laundry) Absurbia

That’s my new word for suburbia. I don’t know if it’s because everyone is home, or I was just oblivious to the neighborhood drama before, but Desperate Housewives has nothing on my ‘hood’!

That’s my new word for suburbia. I don’t know if it’s because everyone is home, or I was just oblivious to the neighborhood drama before, but Desperate Housewives has nothing on my ‘hood’! The fancy dishes

That’s right, after 18 years we’re finally using the China for everyday dishes! There’s nothing like eating take-out on the ‘good dishes’

That’s right, after 18 years we’re finally using the China for everyday dishes! There’s nothing like eating take-out on the ‘good dishes’ Speaking of 18

We celebrated our 18th year anniversary, or as my husband Stu (kiddingly??) calls it ‘hate-teen’. Apparently, next year is ‘mine-teen’ where we get to spend the day apart. Not sure if I should be excited or offended.

We celebrated our 18th year anniversary, or as my husband Stu (kiddingly??) calls it Apparently, next year is where we get to spend the day apart. Not sure if I should be excited or offended. An 11 yrs old boy can eat

3 peanut butter & Fluff sandwiches a day — which is approximately 2.5 loafs of bread a week. What’s Fluff you ask?? Only the most delicious creamy marshmallow spread ever made! Which by the way, is $3.99 in NC vs $1.79 in MA. I know right!! (as my MA friends are hyper ventilating right now)

3 peanut butter & Fluff sandwiches a day — which is approximately 2.5 loafs of bread a week. What’s Fluff you ask?? Only the most delicious creamy marshmallow spread ever made! Which by the way, is $3.99 in NC vs $1.79 in MA. I know right!! (as my MA friends are hyper ventilating right now) A teen can eat…

Umm, everything! Seriously, my grocery bill went up like $100 a week!

Umm, everything! Seriously, my grocery bill went up like $100 a week! Art therapy

I’ve been Flea Market Flipping furniture — it’s fun, although I could really use my own ‘master craftsman’…I’m going to banned from Home Depot soon for asking so many questions!

The fabulous Jennifer also has me hooked on painting on canvas. It’s great because even if the picture sucks you can call it abstract. And everyone knows art is subjective to the viewer. For real art and inspiration check out her Instagram @art_by_jenniferA.

Well, that’s just the exciting highlights of my life in quarantine. What have you done to make the time go by?

Ooh, and I need more Netflix series! What’s your fav?

Here’s a few of mine (Netflix, Amazon, Hulu): Upload, Dead to Me, You, Ozark, Schitts Creek, Good Girls, Sneaky Pete, Little Big Lies, Little Fires Everywhere, Euphoria, Fleabag, Teenage Bounty Hunters, Red Oaks…enjoy!