Hi guys, how are you all doing these days? We’re settled into our new normal and things are...going. Even though I’m not really a “Burner” per say, I sometimes think of this time as Burning Man 2020 (the real event has been cancelled for this year though). I’ve been to BM a couple times and have had a blast (even though I’m not the typical Burner and I went there in a somewhat work capacity—I wrote about it here). Burners sometimes refer to everyday normal life as the “default world” and well, we are no longer in the default world here, which then means we’re in an alternate Burner reality (complete with fask masks!). Now we just all need to wear crazy costumes and refer to each other by our “Playa” names (I guess our quarantine names).
I know this will probably sound annoying but I keep finding the silver linings in this pandemic like: 1) I started running again, 2) It has made me focus on my consumption priorities, 3) I reached out to friends I hadn’t spoken to in months/years, 4) It has made me appreciate friends and family more, 5) It has made me look at my finances more seriously, 6) It has made me a better baker and cook, 7) It has made me a better neighbor. It has also helped the environment by cutting air pollution in most cities, reducing our use of oil and energy, and reducing crime. I could keep going but I’m sure it would annoy the heck out of you. And I realize I have a lot of privilege in being able to revel in the silver linings, since I have no personal/health/economic disasters in my life. So I’m super grateful for that. And I definitely want to do what I can to help others who might not be as lucky. So I’m currently working to build up my closet sale page where all proceeds are donated to the Frontline Workers Relief fund (though I wonder if that’s the best organization to donate to right now—do you guys have suggestions for other Covid-related funds to donate to?). I’m starting to add some old Everlane items and will add Grana and Pact items soon.