how to do nothing: about the Whistler corona diaries of 2020
Having made the very, very difficult decision to stay in Canada rather than going back to the UK, I thought it would be kinda cool to document this super weird time?? I am sure I’m not the only one. It might not last long. I have a tendency to not finish the things I start haha maybe I will surprise myself this time
The Whistler community that we live in consists of an extremely varied group of people, who come from far and wide. There has been a huge feeling of unsettlement. Work has stopped for most of us, all the restaurants and most of the shops are shut (thank God). So many friends have flown back to their countries, meaning an overwhelming amount of premature goodbyes. Saying goodbye a lot is part of life here, but this is too much too soon! For me, the UK seems like it might fall apart (more so than here? I dunno), and it scares me that a large proportion of the country have not been taking this seriously. So, here I am, still in Whistler.
The decision to stay was based on a multitude of factors. I’ve managed to save a bit, will hopefully be able to get EI. I have insurance and Isaac is staying too. But having struggled with anxiety in the past, a huge factor is knowing that my mental health will be a million times better here! We are still able to go outside ‘n soak up all that goddamn nature.
A little day to day update of how we’re dealing with things over here is what I’m going to try and do, with a few of my thoughts alongside (probably a lot of worries too because having anxiety means you worry so bloody much). It might not be everyday because I have the discipline of a teaspoon, but I will try