Here Are Five Reasons Why I Chose To Get My Covid-19 Vaccine.

I have heard many people talking about why or why not they got the Covid-19 vaccine. I think this is a very personal choice for everyone. So here are the reasons I chose to get vaccinated.

My family:

I have family members who are immunology compromised. Thinking if I get the Covid-19 vaccine then I could sill go out and avoid bringing this deadly virus home to them. A thought that had my anxiety very high. And I wanted to do everything I could to keep them safe.

I want to go back to work:

Getting the Covid-19 Vaccine truly felt like a step in the right direction. I will be able to keep myself protected to go back into the classroom and help a teacher grow little minds. Although, I have been very blessed to stay home because of my family situation. I really am ready to get back to some normalcy again.

Date nights out:

Ever since Covid my boyfriend and I keep date night at home. However, really ready to get dressed do my hair and make up and have a night out with my love.

Going back to in person learning at school:

I cannot wait to be able to get back on campus to do homework. To have some decommission time in the car after a long day. To get back to things being normal again!!

I trust:

Because for me I trust in not only the national doctors who are telling us to get the Covid-19 vaccine, but I also trust the doctors who care for my family members who are asking that I do my part to keep them safe!

My reasons for getting the vaccine are unique to my situation. And I believe that I made the best decision for me and for my family. All the while doing my part to help the country as a whole to get back to normal. So for me this was a no brainer. Because for me, it was for my family!

So please stay safe, mask up, and consider getting vaccinated.

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COVID-19 – Waiting for the End Game

We all want to know when the end game of this all is, as it seems like a reoccurring nightmare. And the truth is, we really don’t know. It’s a nightmare that seems to keep going and going – and we keep hoping that tomorrow the face masks will be no more and we can all go out to bars and party, but the reality is that we don’t really know when that’s going to happen, as it seems to literally be one day at a time.

The point of me personally writing this article, and this is all just my opinion, is yes – it really does suck that we are living through this and we really don’t know when life will go back to normal.

That’s just it, though – will life ever be normal again?

We have so many harsh effects from the pandemic and it’s going to linger on for quite a bit. Businesses are going to have to build back up again while people need to recover from losses of those who died from COVID-19. More than ever, we need to help each other out instead of being divided and this is the most political I have ever been in my whole life.

It can be normal. but we’ll never forget the harsh effects that the pandemic had on so many lives. I do believe a future pandemic will occur due to climate change, for instance, unless we get our stuff together. We need to realize that this unfortunately won’t be the last pandemic and that we should learn from this for generations to come.

We all could have followed protocols better to perhaps slow the spread of COVID 19, but government rulers also could have been more diligent in helping us navigate through the COVID 19 crisis.

So, as COVID-19 surges on, here is what I personally believe we can continue to do to help navigate us through this crisis:

First off, we really don’t have an end game yet – maybe by summer or fall the COVID-19 pandemic will get better. Individuals should listen to science and wear masks as they have been proven to help protect others. Are they annoying to wear? Of course. But we can help so many people be safe.

However, secondly, I do believe that if one truly believes they are at risk of getting very sick from COVID-19, stay home.

Third, keep businesses open in a safe manner and just wear the mask at a store. We don’t need stores closing and people losing jobs and money.

Lastly, be kind to others and make sure you always have others to support you during this tough time. There have been times I wanted to cry and even had panic attacks about the never-ending saga (so it seems) of COVID-19 – but you truly are not alone. Call or FaceTime someone or have a social distance date and keep the connections going.

So, we really don’t know the end game of COVID-19, but we can do our best and hope; as cheesy as that sounds.

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Wear A Damn Mask

Mask In Fashion

Ok, it is August, and we are still in the thick of this pandemic. Now, the CDC recommends that everyone should keep wearing their cloth face masks as part of their social distancing protocols to slow down the newer and more devastating variants.

Also, please add another item to your list:

AusAir

The brand offers comfortable and stylish masks for both men and women. Moreover, they are expected to filter 99% of viruses and bacteria, making it a better option for the dull and unsustainable N95 masks.

What they say:
In a crowded place? Block-out technology helps protect yourself and those around you as it creates a two-way filtration.
Featuring washable mask skins and botanical filters that are FDA-certified, our AirFlex Mask lasts for 28 days of continued use.
With block-out tech, you may switch its valves on or off and clean your mask on the go by keeping it inside the antibacterial copper carry bag.

In the meantime, Summer has been modified, and I think we all get why. And as annoying as wearing a mask may seem, a ventilator would be so much worse.

We took the time to look at some fun masks to purchase to make it part of your style and as a sign of respect for others and for science. Here are the ones that stand out as well as the great companies producing them.

Some people might get Maskne, it is a real thing. If you get Maskne, there are many acne treatments available for you. However, to prevent Maskne, remember to always keep your mask clean. Here are some of our favorites…

Christy Dawn

Offering sustainable easy to wear dresses for home and beyond. carry some beautifully patterned sustainable masks, that are a bit lighter in breathable, recycled materials.

Here is what they say-

Our non-medical grade masks are made using sustainable deadstock fabric and are sewn in our Los Angeles factory. They’re reusable and washable and help divert excess fabric from entering landfills.

Wolford

Famous for their fancy dancy tights and this editor’s favorite, have created Care Masks

Here is what they say–

We are very proud to announce that we successfully rearranged our production from tights and bodies to face masks for this challenging time. As textile accessories, our Care Masks will support our employees worldwide as well as our consumers. The full income generated by your purchase will solely be used to cover production costs, logistics and for donations to hospitals and healthcare institutions.

Our masks for your personnel use provide full coverage even against minimal moisture. Their double-layered high-quality breathable fabric ensures easy breathing while aluminum nose-wires are individually adaptable to your face. Highly elastic, extra-thin bands securely keep the masks in place. Completely sanitized, before packaging they have been treated with a special UV-light to kill bacteria, viruses and germs. Keeping an eye on the environment our masks are washable at 60°C.

Bel Kazan

Ethnically made clothing and LA based boutique took the time out of the curation to create some ethically designed masks. Proceeds from the sale support the sewers who make them.

What they say

We focus on having a minimal environmental impact by carefully selecting materials, creating a minimal amount of waste, and thoughtfully donating or upcycling fabric scraps. Discover more about our standards for responsible manufacturing.