The Mask

This post has nothing to do with Peter.

This post has no prayer request.

This post has no bible verse or spiritual application.

This post is simply the conversation I would have with someone if I wasn't social distancing and all by myself.

This is about the mask.  Wearing a mask in the fight against COVID19 has been introduced into the world around me.  Someone, somewhere has said it is a good idea to wear a mask when out in public. I am seeing more and more people out and about, in public places, out walking, in cars and so forth wearing some form of a mask.  Though I wasn't sure how I felt about it, my mom's neighbor made us each one.  So as I have gone into public places, the ER (for Peter) and  grocery store I have worn my hot pink mask. Seeing other's mask and wearing one has stirred up thoughts and questions I have never had before.  So here they are, thoughts and questions inspired by the new trend of wearing a mask.

My General questions:

• Is wearing a mask for the purpose of my health or others? Does it really protect me or them?
• Are there benefits to wearing the mask when alone in the car?  Some people do.
• Are there benefits to wearing a mask when out on a walk?  Again some people do.
• How often should I wash my mask? After every wear?  Every day? Weekly?
• Is one really better than another? fancy outer space looking ones, sewn fabric, disposable?
• Are mask going to become the norm from now on?

My thoughts when I put on my mask:

• How do I keep my glasses from fogging up when I wear my mask?
• Does my mask match my outfit?
• Do my earrings look ok with my mask?
• Does my mask look better with my hair up or down?
• I guess there is no need for lipstick, no one is going to see it.
• Should I attempt to sew so I can have mask to match different outfits?
• Does my mask make me look fat?

My thoughts when I see others out in public and I'm wearing a mask:

• Oh I like that mask, it's cute.
• Oh I don't want to get near you, YOU don't have a mask on.
• Not to be prideful but my mask is cuter than yours
• Why are you staring at me??? Is there something on my face???
• Is that Cindy behind that orange mask??
• Oh I want to avoid you, I will hide behind this mask.
• I am smiling at you, do you know I am smiling at you????