Quarantine Go-Tos
"Even in Small Town, Kentucky, we are still prone to packing our schedules and leaving little margin for free time. I think in the future we will remember to preserve a little more time for creativity, introspection and just plain relaxing."
Quarantine was (and continues to be) such an interesting time. We feel compelled to write about it, simply so that we can remember what it was like. I have a feeling this blog post will be something we look back on and share with our children and children's children long down the road. Here are our "Quarantine Go-Tos".
Books we read
Sam - I love the "Three Birds Renovation" coffee table book!
Sheryl - I've not done much reading, but did start a book Sam gave me called "The Next Wave of Influence in Real Estate."
Jordan - I read "Everybody Always" by Bob Goff. I also pre-ordered his new book "Dream Big". Bob is the best.
Favorite Movie or TV Show
Sam - We just finished "Ozark".
Sheryl - "House of Cards" on Netflix has been my latest!
Jordan - I watched my fair share of TV over quarantine, but my go-to always ends up being "The Kitchen".
Favorite Recipe
Sam - I'll make anything form the website Eat Yourself Skinny.
Sheryl - This is our family go-to recipe from Skinnytaste.com, and it tastes just like Chick-fil-a chicken!
Jordan - This Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole from Creme De La Crumb, got me through quarantine. It's comfort food, but you can always use greek yogurt to lighten it up a bit. (That being said, don't forget the butter. Never forget the butter).
Go-to Dessert?
Sam - We made these gigantic cookies and they were fantastic.
Sheryl - Halo Top ice cream. It 's really embarrassing how much of this I buy at the grocery. We have a problem.
Jordan - I love making S'mores outside on the grill. But picking a favorite dessert would be like picking a favorite child. I love them all.
Go-to Fitness
Sam - Bodyrock! It's a monthly subscription and there are unlimited videos that don't require a ton of equipment.
Sheryl - I love lifting weights... have to keep the biceps in check!
Jordan - I teach Barre 3 and that's been the perfect workout to do from home.
Go-to Song or Playlist
Sam - We have been listening to some older stuff and I was reminded of my love of Three Dog Night's "Never Been to Spain".
Sheryl -To show my age, "Throwback Workout" on Spotify is awesome!
Jordan - I'm a bit of an old soul in the music department. I love Gladys Knight & The Pips' "Neither One of Us" and Van Morrison's "Sweet Thing". Those are two I've been listening to a lot.
Go-to Stress Coping Technique
Sam - Walking around my neighborhood with my dog.
Sheryl -Lifting helps or running outside.
Jordan - Relaxing with family always helps me see a bigger picture.
Favorite 'silver-lining' to quarantine?
Sam - Spending more time with Cameron, my 3 year old.
Sheryl - I love spending so much time with my daughter, and I get to sleep in a little later!
Jordan - My brother got some time off to finish remodeling his first home. We worked together to get it on the market (during a pandemic, nonetheless) and it received 4 offers! It was fun putting in the hard work and we ate a LOT of tacos from Cravings by Byanca ((support local!)) throughout the process. I'll always remember it.
What are you looking forward to when this ALL blows over?
Sam - Seeing people I've missed and going out to eat.
Sheryl - Having my routine and socializing... in person!
Jordan - Getting married in 2021!
