I spent twelve hours with colleagues at a work conference today. Here I am, five hours away from home, when all I really want is a hug from Jon and him telling me that it will be ok. He did call me and said these words but they sounded hollow. I guess I only wanted that hug.
I’m trying to delay the processing of what just happened until the weekend as best as I can. I haven’t looked at the Internet all day. I am trying to stay here in my current bubble to get through the next two days. The first speaker this morning acknowledged briefly what happened last night (I suspect that most if not all people in the room felt the same devastation), we took a moment to take a deep breath, and then we decided that we had to continue with our good work. So we spent the rest of the day listening to presentations, trying to be engaged in scientific discourse, and pushing down any feelings as a reaction to the election outcome.
I am squeezing in this blog post just before midnight because I have another long day of meetings ahead of me tomorrow. For now, I just feel nauseous. I know I am not alone.
Tobia | craftaliciousme
November 7, 2024 at 12:34 amSending virtual hugs.
I am sorry you are away when these news hit.
Trying to focus on your conference and taking the best from what you learn, talk, see there is the best thing for right now. You should not let the stupidity of humans taint that experience. I know easier sad then done.
Michelle G.
November 7, 2024 at 12:52 amSending more virtual hugs. You are doing the best thing you can do – your good work. ❤️
Tanja
November 7, 2024 at 2:11 am…. no words ;(
Anne
November 7, 2024 at 2:29 amI could use a hug, too, so consider this a virtual one. <3
iHanna
November 7, 2024 at 4:24 am*hugs*
Listened to Kamala’s speech last night and it was beautiful and hopeful. Her message: okay for now we accept this but it’s not over!
Birchie
November 7, 2024 at 4:45 amAw San, the weekend will be here very soon and you’ll get your Jon hug. I know exactly what the next four years will be like – some stuff that we don’t like will happen and lots of good stuff will happen as well.