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How\u2019s everybody holding up?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This world is crazy, isn\u2019t it? It seems we are all trying to \u201creopen\u201d so to speak. Some places are further along than others. My area in New York has reached the second of four phases deemed by New York. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alas, hopefully we are all trying to do our part in this world to make it so we can eventually get back to normal. I know we all want to (hey, I need a haircut just as bad as many others) get back to the norm, but let\u2019s make sure we do it in a safe way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d like to believe we are all going in the right direction. We can keep trying anyway and hope soon enough we can get back to a way of life we all would like to be at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I\u2019ve enjoyed looking at different things on Instagram and such to see how people are keeping busy and doing different things to keep sane during this time. I know it\u2019s not easy. I\u2019ve started walking even more than I used to \u2013 and that was quite a bit. There are times when it\u2019s hard though as you want to just break things up a bit more. In time, though, in time. My issue has been my amount of work hours have gone up and it\u2019s made for a lot more stress, so walking is the one thing I\u2019m trying to do to de-stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So have you kept busy this month?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This theme, when I posted it last month, seemed like a pretty open-ended one that would allow everybody to think a bit outside the box and find some fun photos. Who knows what it will encompass, but I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll have some great things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you are all doing well and that you\u2019ve had the chance to breathe a little, get outside some and take some photos. Now, without further ado, here are my five for the month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A while back, I purchased a Google Chromebook. The idea was to have something I could access the web, and to use to do some writing. And honestly, part of it was to be able to go to a park and write. On Saturday, May 30 it was too perfect not to go do this, so I got about 90 minutes of writing\/blogging in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Stopping and looking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many of you have gone out for a walk or something else, and just don’t even think about what’s around you? Well, that’s what his post is about … stop and notice your surroundings. It’s not a bath thing! (side note: This is taken with the Moment macro lens. So far these lenses are great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Exploring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The one thing about staying close to home on weekends and such, it alsome to check out parks in my area and explore a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. I’m trying … <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this Covid pandemic, I’ve seen a lot more sidewalk art come up. I usually take the time to stop and read the items and will usually take photos as well. This is something we should all keep in mind. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Letter writing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the past few months, I’ve really been intrigued by penpals. The activity seems to be in a bit of a resurgence and people on Instagram and YouTube have so much content about it. It’s way cool. I found myself one and I might try and add a few more as I found working on the letter and other items surrounding it were relaxing and rewarding. It’s not the easiest for a guy to find a penpal as it seems very heavily female to female sort of a hobby. Anyway, I saw many do this as well and I wanted to be able do it as well … I love the wax sealing aspect of letters. Very cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And there are my five for the month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you took part in this month\u2019s challenge, make sure to link up below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And for those of you who participated, make sure you try and get to other people\u2019s blogs and comment (here, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s continue to grow this challenge and have a strong community. Come back and check out the others who link later on, too! NOTE:<\/strong> We have a Facebook group for those who participate in the challenge and are interested. I\u2019ll post any announcements there and hopefully it can be a place where things are discussed and some interaction etc. You can access it here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure, too, to come back tomorrow to see June’s theme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo Blogging Challenge: May 2020 results<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n