After one month of lock down, we pretty much had our lives figured out down to a science. Mike used, and still uses, the TV as his second monitor, while I set up shop at the dining room table. My work computer was used for all database needs and files, while my Mac was my “second screen” for all web based applications. Our boxes were finally unpacked, but I was bringing over more and more from my parents house that I had stocked away in my old bedroom.
Our routine was easy to get used to since we tried to keep a similar routine to our regular work days (minus the commute). I woke up at 7:30am or 8am the latest. Got ready, walked Tank, then logged on for work around 8:30am. At that time, Mike would wake up, take a shower, then start his work day at 9am. We coordinated our lunches for either 12pm or 1pm, so we could eat together and take the dog for his afternoon walk. Then, we ended our days around 5/5:30pm. We wanted to keep this schedule, keep a sense of normalcy even though the situation the world was (and still is) in was far from normal.
The hardest thing to figure out for us was blending our personalities together. He is a very neat and organized person, and I like to label my organization structure as “organized chaos.” I have a place for everything, even if it seems like a mess. But we have been able to work around each other. I will organize some things, then he usually goes back and makes it neater (lol). I think I’ve gotten better at staying neat and tidy, even though I may slack off here and there.
After work, Mike usually plays some video games while I start dinner. The video gaming is something that can get on my nerves here and there, but we try our best to coordinate and ensure that we both have a fair amount of leisure time in the living room.
I would be lying if I said our first month of living together was a total walk in the park. It was an adjustment going from living with our families, to living with each other and only being with each other 24/7. It put a bit of a strain on us, but it also made us stronger. We still have a lot of work to do in the communication department, especially since we have very different styles when dealing with disagreements/arguments. I like to hash it out and talk it through, whereas he likes to take some time and think before coming back together to have a conversation. But we were learning about each other, and we still are. That’s what relationships are all about! To learn more everyday about your partner, and to grow with them in life. Mike and I are doing exactly that!
If you’ve made a big move or change during this quarantine, let me know! I’d love to hear all about it!
Naturally, Taylor 💙
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