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From the Founder:

Welcome to Edition No. 9 of Just a Moment in Spring.

Masks on, socially distanced, sanitize, wash hands - our new normal. Lockdown was lifted before spring here in Los Angeles but we stayed in California's purple tier which kept most things at 25% capacity, outdoors or still closed. The next red tier is right around the corner. Slowly and safely, our kids are returning to school. However dire the rates continued to rise and now fall and vaccination rollouts stumble or succeed, a new season brings new hope. Welcome spring 2021.

Here's the latest interim JAM which is launching on the same very day my household went into quarantine one year ago (and put new plans for Just a Moment on pause). One year!! And unlike no other. We were just starting to learn about Covid-19. And we still are. I thought about avoiding the topic this issue but it's here and I'm facing it boldly, patiently as a mom, wife, daughter, sister and citizen. The world is continuing to research on behalf of science while searching for answers and solutions in the midst of tragedies even beyond the virus. Life happens anyway.

Here we are at the one year mark and finally, coming out of this is in sight. Meanwhile, we let time pass. Time cures, too - not just being on the other side but it finds a way to march us completely forward even if it's been one step at a time.

Spring forward. One day at a time has turned into one season at a time. Now that spring is here, let's find new ways to bring joy into our daily lives. And just let go. Safely. Go outside and get some fresh air, plant some seeds, find your next book to read or re-read, zoom work and school but with way more experience now, or go out on your job or classroom in person well-protected, scrap unfinished projects and find a new hobby to try, connect with long distance friends and family on FaceTime, organize photos, bake cookies, make a new recipe, take a road trip, take a nap, and for me at least, read less news.

It's an effort sometimes but the simple pleasures really can bring us needed fulfillment while genuine enthusiasm keeps carrying us through - along with getting creative and resourceful in making fun happen. So we keep busy here in my house.

Everyone is justifiably saying it's all a blur. I've been writing each day down. Making memories. Someday, I will get to look back at it all and reflect on what happened. It will be pandemic stories big and small my daughter will forever have in her lifetime's history but it will be in the past.

Can't wait for this to be history. Continue to take care of yourselves!

Happy Spring,
Helen
Two More Minutes, Inc.

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Just a Moment

/jəst ə ˈmō mənt/ noun –
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If and when possible, head outside. We did after a strict winter quarantine lockdown not even seeing our family bubble beyond Zoom and boy did it feel like a special reset and spectacular refresh. We were able to find empty beach, insanely beautiful creekside hiking after a week of crazy rain, isolated horseback riding all while safely keeping to ourselves. Breathing in air outside feels a lot different for the body and mind after nonstop remote working, schooling from home. Looking forward to being around people someday but for now we know that can wait.

Find your happy and do it however possible.

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Contributors

JAM in House contributpr Christina

Christina Graci is a lover of all things beauty, health and wellness. She has been busy in the industry for 15 years. She is currently doing lots of self care, cooking, and staying active, reconnecting with herself, partner and friends.
IG: @xtinaesthetics

JAM now Triana

Triana Cristobal is an east coast native, west coast transplant. She is a ballerina turned fitness professional. She is also a music maker. You can find her on the dance floor but currently she's back home in nature taking long, beautiful hikes.
www.trianacristobal.com
IG: @it_me_triana

HBO max Gen photo booth family

3/6/21 HBO Max virtual premiere photo booth at home w/family

Thank you to my daughter, Imogen, and husband, Jeremy, my parents, family, friends, JAM team and especially to my daughter's school and teachers, healthcare workers, frontline, food banks, couriers, and the many others continuously helping everyone through these times.