Get well soon 2020: Living while social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic

Feels like the coronavirus has come in and taken over 2020. Amiright?! Most of us are working from home, out of a job, searching for Lysol and losing our mind thanks to boredom during quarantine.

If you live on earth, there's a strong possibility you're under a shelter in place, stay at home, or some sort of self-quarantine guidelines and the fact that this is our new life is probably settling in.

These are the facts:

The novel coronavirus started in Wuhan, China at the end of December. On Jan. 11, Chinese state media reported its first death from an illness caused by the virus. January 20, other countries, including the United States, confirmed cases. Fastforward through February, the U.S. attempted to contain the virus by quarantining the Diamond Cruiseship passengers who traveled to Japan. Today, we're facing thousands of cases of the coronavirus and many deaths are accumulating. President Donald Trump has administered 'social distancing' guidelines and restrictions on travel.

Things to remember:

1. Wash your hands for 20 seconds+

2. Keep a 3 to 6 foot distance between you and a person

3. No groups larger than 6 people

2020, you are wildin'.

If I knew after my birthday on January 10, that three months later I'd be self-quarantined working from home with a dog as a coworker, I would have assumed I quit my job because there's no way news can happen from home, boy was I mistaken. It's business as usual at CBS 42 from my living room.

What have you been doing during the coronavirus pandemic?

I have been FaceTiming with my closest friends and family, binge-watching shows on TV (we'll get to that later), playing Uno against my roommate, cleaning up, organizing my finances, spending more time with my dog and much more since I have so much time at home. Let's get into things we can do at home while we're self-quarantined.

Quarantine 'tings' to do!

• Clean your living spaces

• Organize your pantry/closet

• Do some laundry

• Try a new recipe

• Cook your favorite recipe

• Binge watch on streaming apps

• Watch a movie marathon of a movie series

• Do an at-home wine tasting

• Walk your dog

• Do an at-home workout

• Go on a run

• Walk around a park

• Online shop

• FaceTime party with friends

• FaceTime Yoga session with your friends

• Watch YouTube tutorials

• Paint/Draw

• Color in a coloring book

• Play board games with family

• Learn TikTok dances

• Wash your car

• Work from home

• Learn a new skill

• Social media surf

As far as binge-watching goes, I've watched movies on Netflix and Disney+. Here are a few shows I've gotten into.

Netflix

Self Made: Inspired by the life of Madam C.J. Walker (Docu-series)

Tiger King (Docu-series)

Spencer Confidential (Movie)

Pose (TV Drama)

Sugar Rush (Competition)

Dynasty (TV Drama)

Grey's Anatomy (TV Drama)

Parks and Recreation (Series)

Uncorked (TV Drama)

Disney+

Boy Meets World (TV Series)

Parent Trap (Movie)

Heavyweights (Movie)

Lizzie McGuire (TV Series)

Lilo & Stitch (Movie)

Whew! That's a lot of TV.

During times like this when we're seeing family less and talking through the phone, it's important to keep your spirits high and not get down in the dumps. As long as we do our part each day to stop the spread and social distance, we'll see fun days to come outside.

Happy quarantining. Ciao!

Jordan Doll