I went to my niece’s baby shower (briefly)

[Ginevra]

This is a follow-up from an earlier thread. IIRC, it was @bolt. who suggested I could go, remain masked, don’t eat the food, and make an appearance for a short bit. So that is what I did. I had spoken with my niece (sister of the pregnant niece) so she would know not to count me in for food. 

It was very nice to have an opportunity to lay eyes on my nieces IRL and see other friends and relatives. My BIL, who was not masked (he had stated that in the past; he doesn’t mask when its not required and he doesn’t SD), was surprised and taken aback when I said, “I’m not hugging. But I’m happy to see you!” (His posture was as if he was going to greet me with a hug, so I said this.) 

Personally, I was glad I had already said I was not planning to eat food, because I would have been very uncomfortable with the exposure for that part. They had tables, like picnic tables, with people sitting at them normally (i.e., not spaced) and obv. without masks because they were eating. Talking and laughing animatedly. I would have been extremely uncomfortable sitting at a table and eating in that manner. 

I’m glad I went because I really miss people and parties and babies and all of those beautiful things of normal life. But I am also glad I went with my own parameters and stuck to those even though I’m sure some people think I’m ridiculous. 

[Hannah]

I'm glad you could find a compromise that worked for you.  

[bolt.]

I'm glad that worked out for you.

[Carol in Cal.]

Good job!  You do you!