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Got laid off from my job on April 1 :-( Z and I have been navigating being around each other 24/7 and it's incredibly stressful, but we are getting through. The dread of having to postpone our wedding has weighed so heavily on me for the past few weeks. Trying to make it through with denial on my shoulder, there came a point at which we had to decide to move our reception. We got all the vendors on board for December 6, 2020, still in 2020, but two seasons later. Every time someone asks me about the wedding, I feel a tear in my heart. When the reality of changing the date set in, it felt like We put in so much time and energy into planning the wedding, so much family stress mediated, and so much money on the line. Now, all of that is supposed to still happen, but 8 months from now. So for the next 8 months, we still have to deal with parents' drama, financial discrepancy, responsibilities, and the realistic possibility that we have to postpone again. I will lose it. We...

Last night we heard the NYPD driving around making loud announcements to keep a safe distance away from people, and to stay inside as much as possible... We are now the epicenter of the world in Coronavirus cases, and Zev and I are staying inside as much as possible.

Quarantine Diaries: Today, I woke up a nd did two 10-minute Ab classes. Got started on work on time, and I've been listening to the hail on the air conditioner. We are both working from home for the forseeable future, so I've set up shop in the living room. We heated up leftovers for dinner and watched the movie "Phonebooth"with Colin Farell and Kiefer Sutherland...

We live in the bustle of New York City, but recently, the streets have been quiet, people look at each other with distrust but also with understanding. People are mandated to stand 6 feet apart to avoid contracting the COVID-19 virus, coronavirus, which originated in China by someone who ate bat soup.  Quarantine Diaries: This weekend was productive! We exercised, made delicious food, and took some time to rest. We are both still so nervous about the possibility of moving our wedding and how much is involved in those logistics. Exercise: 20 minute full body workout, mat barre and stretching Recipes: 4-ingredient tortillas, soft tacos with meatloaf, rice, caesar dressing and broccoli, rotisserie chicken (Zev made), honeyed roasted butternut squash, sauteed broccoli, onion, and garlic with smoked paprika.

So today I got to wander around a different park of London, where the British Library sits, filled to the brim with books and other pieces of worldly knowledge. I got myself a tea to kill some time before going into the LIbrary for a quick peek.  VIDEO: Then I was off to my original destination: The London Beer and Cider Festival! I got there right on time, since I'm American and have to be there early. I splurged on the souvenir pint glass and started tasting! I tried pear cider, apple cider, and beers... I was well on my way to full-on drunk after a few small rounds, so I went to get some food upstairs.  I got a veggie curry with rice. And washing it down with more beer! The photo above is blurry because I was definitely tipsy by then. I chilled up there until the staircase wasn't spinning anymore and made my way to the train! I was still real drunkeepoo, so I found  PIZZA! And Sticky Toffee Pudding! ...

My trip to the Olympic Park! Next on the agenda was taking a train out to Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. I woke up in the house with 2 dogs and got myself to the tube station. Here's a clip from my ride: VIDEO: I made it! This was my breakfast - I had bought it at the dollar store on my way to the tube in the sketchy area where my AirBnb was. Exiting the station, I discovered an open-air mall! London's version of TJ Maxx is TK Maxx. Weird. There were outdoor, free ping-pong tables and other fun games! I finally made out of the shops and found the Park! I decided the best way to see the park was to rent a bike - cheaper than a tour and faster than walking. After MULTIPLE tries with my credit card, I finally got it to work! Selfie with the torch  VIDEO: This is the Velopark, where lots of very skinny bikes with very skinny riders zoomed around in circles. Can you find me? These lights looked like pencils. S...