I Felt Like a Bank Robber
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (82721)
United States
April 27, 2020 12:51pm CST
Leaving the house after being in for weeks is a strange feeling.
I got my stimulus check so I had to go to the bank and deposit it. I was wearing my mask and had gloves since I didn't want to touch the canister at the drive thru. The cashier was pleasant and smiling and just as friendly as the good old days.
It was a little strange hardly seeing any other cars on the road and all the little stores in that shopping area closed.
Now I'm home, changed my clothes etc.
Going out is weird and requires so much thought these days. No more jumping into the car and running a quick errand.
The old days remembering pretty much required only wallet, phone and keys.
Now it's a complicated ritual both going out and coming home.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
27 Apr 20
I can imagine how you feel and I feel like "The Lone Ranger" and people are very tense here we have not got used to all this.
Glad you got paid as well.
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@lovinangelsinstead21 (36850)
• Pamplona, Spain
28 Apr 20
@Marilynda1225
I slipped it off my face more than once when no one was around totally unused to this kind of thing as well and the gloves went into my pocket as we all need the sunshine to get to us in all ways.
@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
It's a bit unsettling having to wear a mask when going out. It's not anything I've ever experienced in my life
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
Hope you get your check soon too. I was happy mine finally arrived on Sat
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@m_audrey6788 (58472)
• Germany
27 Apr 20
That`s right. It`s really hard to go out so many stress coming to your mind everytime you go out 
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
Going out takes thought and time
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@marlina (154131)
• Canada
28 Apr 20
@Marilynda1225 , I know, but still I am a nervous wreck right now as I have not gone anywhere for more than 1 month being an extreme risk.
@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I don't think you need to be nervous if your doctor will meet you in the parking lot. At least you won't be coming in contact with other people
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
We're required to wear them now when we go out.
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@Bensen32 (27610)
• United States
27 Apr 20
@Marilynda1225 What state is that? I hear somewhere in Texas they are saying it is a $1000 fine if you don't, Not sure if they are really going to enforce it or not but that is what they are saying.
@Ldyjarhead (10233)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I wonder how long before we feel comfortable in our 'new normal'?
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I don't know but I think we're pretty adaptable as humans. I wonder as we get used to this "new normal" if the day comes when we can go back to the "old normal" will it feel strange?
@Juliaacv (51141)
• Canada
28 Apr 20
I agree that getting all garbed up for safety to go out, and then to get cleaned up again after coming home is a bit time consuming and complicated.
I prefer to stay at home now as a result. I am afraid that if I am out I will try to do too many errands and might let my guard down, so I stay in. But I'm finding that this isn't the perfect scenario either, I am getting a bit depressed here. I hope that we plank the curve soon and that they can begin to open things up a few weeks from now.
I will say that I a MORE thankful then ever for myLot.
@1creekgirl (41394)
• United States
27 Apr 20
It really does take a bit more preplanning, doesn't it?
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
Yes it takes thought and planning. It takes spontaneous out of our vocabulary
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I thought I caught up on notifications yesterday but I still have a way to go.
Leaving the house is exhausting!!
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I only used the gloves for touching the canister at the bank.
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
27 Apr 20
And just think, we have months more of enjoying this unless something breaks.
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@Marilynda1225 (82721)
• United States
27 Apr 20
I'm afraid this is what we'll be dealing with for quite awhile. I think masks will be our new fashion attire for a long time
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@snowy22315 (180516)
• United States
28 Apr 20
I have been wearing gloves to handle the cannister at the bank too, and the handles at the gas pump. I told my family, I look like Billy the Kid in my bandana.
@Courtlynn (67085)
• United States
30 Apr 20
There is so much more to do now when we come home. Mom has a hard time remembering everything.
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
28 Apr 20
@Marilynda1225
I am glad you got yours. I live in Israel so getting something from the United States takes time to get here. I am glad you got out. It is weird to go out now. I hate going out now because I am dodging people right and left.
@everwonderwhy (7328)
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28 Apr 20
I've always been a homebody even as a teen. Going out to the groceries and shops is a dreadful chore I force myself to do if necessary. So, I let my hubby do the shopping, most of the time. I love country drives and walks, though.
