What quarantine?

I have to be honest, which when anyone says that a lie is usually the next statement. And while we are at it it’s the same with the word literally. I HATE that word because it’s never fucking literal. It’s just your dramatic portrayal so please stop. That wasn’t even the topic of this but I’m already annoyed. So stop with your “literal” comments. OK, so why did I go to Arizona? Well, number one, this is my home. I grew up here. And because I have been working remote I can work anywhere. What?? You have a REAL job? Yes, I do. So when you text or call my incessantly during the day that is why I don’t answer. So don’t nag me or push me because I have to work. And I also hate being nagged so most likely I will not answer you should you be in that be the situation. I have to work because I “get” to work. And I am grateful for my job. It allows me to do this crazy comedy thing and live my best life. I don’t talk about my job in my comedy world because I keep them separate. Anyway….why did I come to Arizona? Not necessarily because I’m from here but that’s a great part of it. A couple months ago Los Angeles went on complete lockdown. I live in a great place. With a great view. With an AMAZING dog. But too much cabin fever. And there was no end in sight when things would open up. But everything was open in Arizona. Where restaurants were open. Rates are just as bad, but we are locked down, AZ not. I get tested religiously. Why? I don’t know. But always before I come to AZ. And always tested negative so far. I know people think California people are nuts. Um yah, I agree. However, we are used to being forced to wear masks and stay inside. Fast forward, I come out here to AZ and people don’t wear masks for the most part but more noticeably bars and restaurants are OPEN. And not at 25% or 50% capacity. At FULL capacity. There is NO quarantine here. They are sick. of.it. They think WE are weird. The Californians. I was out last night with an old friend. On a patio. Feeling as safe as I can be. Because that is the new normal and how it is. But it got weird as we went to another “bar” and I couldn’t deal with people around me. Now I’m the crazy Californian. Hilarious!! I love you guys. And I get everyone is tired of the quarantine. What is your answer? I wear my mask, cover up, do the right thing but have also realized that covid is never going away. How will we deal with it? I am lucky to not have had it. And I plan on it but am not going to stop living. It’s been almost a year. We have been on lockdown in California. Arizona NO lockdown. Rates are just as high. So, I have another 3 weeks here. I am sure I will develop a whole new cabin fever. Just so you know, it’s not always brighter on the other side. Yet I am loving it here for what it is and living on the other side. For now.