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I'm over 8 months out from when I got the second dose of Pfizer, but I haven't been able to get my booster due to some ongoing medical issues. The news has me wondering if I may as well be unvaccinated at the this point though, and I guess my kids was well. I'm hoping to be able to get mine next week and also one for my oldest.
Until then, we're masking up everywhere, mandate or not. That was pretty awkward yesterday when we were literally the only people masked at a store in a neighboring county. We got some funny looks, but whatever. We're doing what we need to do.
I'm over 8 months out from when I got the second dose of Pfizer, but I haven't been able to get my booster due to some ongoing medical issues. The news has me wondering if I may as well be unvaccinated at the this point though, and I guess my kids was well. I'm hoping to be able to get mine next week and also one for my oldest.
Until then, we're masking up everywhere, mandate or not. That was pretty awkward yesterday when we were literally the only people masked at a store in a neighboring county. We got some funny looks, but whatever. We're doing what we need to do.
We were 8 months out from our last Pfizer shot and I felt the same as you (not protected). We finally got the booster on Friday because our daughter will be coming home this week. I also decided to switch it up and go with Moderna because of Pfizer's efficacy versus Moderna's.
You may want to try to at least get an appointment on the books, even if you will have to cancel/postpone, because when I went to try to schedule so many places were out past Christmas. If it weren't for Nextdoor we wouldn't have even thought about going to the place someone else (who had the same issue finding an appointment) recommended.
As for the mask thing, it reminds me of when we had to go pick something up in another county recently. People looked at us like we were freaks for wearing masks. I really don't care.
Hope your medical issue gets resolved soon and you are able to get your booster soon!
I personally don't care if people wear masks, and I expect to get the same respect back if I don't wear one (when it's not mandated). Unfortunately there's just as many dirty looks when you're unmasked.
And when interacting at a drive thru. The latter is more out of respect for the workers who get people in their faces all day long.
I rather enjoy masks in public, tbh.
Just curious, what do you find enjoyable about them? I find that it's extremely hard to communicate with people, but I'm hard of hearing. I also can't stand not being able to see emotion in people's faces.
Just curious, what do you find enjoyable about them? I find that it's extremely hard to communicate with people, but I'm hard of hearing. I also can't stand not being able to see emotion in people's faces.
I always felt that the eyes are more expressive (and more genuine) in expression than what's below. Anyone can fake a smile but when you look in their eyes you can usually see how they really feel.
Just curious, what do you find enjoyable about them? I find that it's extremely hard to communicate with people, but I'm hard of hearing. I also can't stand not being able to see emotion in people's faces.
I have the same issue with hearing and have found that maybe I was compensating by reading their lips. Talking to someone with a mask on, if there is any background noise, is a frustrating experience for both of us. I also do wear them where mandated but avoid certain stores that require them outside of government mandates, but that is a personal preference.
I always felt that the eyes are more expressive (and more genuine) in expression than what's below. Anyone can fake a smile but when you look in their eyes you can usually see how they really feel.
Everyone says this, but I can’t read people’s eyes. Maybe it’s just me.
Everyone says this, but I can’t read people’s eyes. Maybe it’s just me.
It could be that you just aren't used to looking into eyes. I know I used to only look into the eyes of family and friends because it just didn't feel right looking into strangers eyes. But the more I saw my mothers eyes (when she had dementia) the more it made me realize how important eyes are.
I also think now that when you have a conversation with someone it means more when you actually look at their eyes. Like when I say to a cashier "how are you doing today" and I am looking in their eyes versus their mouth it really has more meaning. It's not that fake "How ya doing today" that I did before just to act like I was being polite. There is no faking my words when I am looking someone in their eyes. However I can see where if you have any slight hearing problems that maybe looking at a mouth would be more of a benefit.
It could be that you just aren't used to looking into eyes. I know I used to only look into the eyes of family and friends because it just didn't feel right looking into strangers eyes. But the more I saw my mothers eyes (when she had dementia) the more it made me realize how important eyes are.
I also think now that when you have a conversation with someone it means more when you actually look at their eyes. Like when I say to a cashier "how are you doing today" and I am looking in their eyes versus their mouth it really has more meaning. It's not that fake "How ya doing today" that I did before just to act like I was being polite. There is no faking my words when I am looking someone in their eyes. However I can see where if you have any slight hearing problems that maybe looking at a mouth would be more of a benefit.
I guess I'll have to notice. As far as I know I'm an eye contact person.
I know on myself you can't tell in my eyes when I'm smiling. It takes a full on laugh to see any movement around my eyes.
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