The pandemic adventures continue. After being laid off by the city, then quickly redeployed on an on-call basis, I have managed to work my way to the top of the on-call list and am working 9 or 10 days every 2 weeks, so basically a full schedule. I've gotten used to the work but am waiting for swimming pools to open up again to go back to my regular job.

Had a dentist appointment today. It was slightly amusing being worked on with people in full personal protective equipment. They looked like me when I'm working with pool chemicals.

I'm meeting a lot of people and building up new connections at work and keeping myself busy. I live in an area where I happen to know a lot of people, so my walks on my days off work turn into hours because I'm having lengthy chats running into friends/co-workers.

I still feel quite depressed and empty. When I'm catching up with people, they seem happy for me that I'm managing ok during this crisis. But I'm not feeling it at all. I think I don't have enough time for myself just to recharge. Most of the leisure activities are still closed or I can't reserve a time in a gym with an on-call work schedule. I really need a good swim or workout. Home workouts don't cut it.