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How to party like it’s your birthday—while sheltering in place. 

 

Good afternoon.

 

It’s my birthday this week, but being celebratory is hardly the mood for 2020. I’m not a big “new year, new me” person, but I am a goal-oriented person. Last year, my goals included trying to read one book a month, build stronger relationships with the people I love, hike in nature at least once a week and grow as a journalist.

 

But those goals, at first glance, had to take a back seat. First came the pandemic, then came the recession, then the wildfires and of course the never-ending stream of bad news. All I thought I could do for several months was sit in my uniform of sweat pants and watch the world I once saw filled with opportunities dissolve.

 

I don’t know how it happened, but six-plus months into the pandemic, and I’m reassessing what self-growth looks like and how it’s supposed to happen.

 

A big part of it is looking beyond myself and expanding my own perspective. I don’t think of myself as an inherently selfish person, but when one prioritizes oneself, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that change begins with yourself. Break your bad habits and you’ll be a better person for others, the thinking goes. You have control over yourself and your own decisions, etc. But change can also happen by observing others.

 

I think it’s seeing resilience in other people that has made the biggest impact on me as this year comes to an end. Hearing stories of people standing in line for hours just to vote in an election that will shape the next four years (and beyond) of their lives. Receiving letters and press releases from nonprofits declaring they are going to keep doing what they do despite massive financial hits and required adaptations due to Covid-19.

 

Stories of resilience and of stepping up help me realize that apathy is the easy answer, but not the better answer. That also comes to finding ways to pause and celebrate, even the little things, in a time of chaos—something that requires adapting in a small but meaningful way. It means savoring time, even if it’s virtual or socially distant, with my friends and family—even though we can’t hug. It means retiring the sweatpants for a day, blowing out candles, and eating a slice of cake—because there is room for happiness and celebration in 2020. 

 

This week’s To-Do List features some ideas for celebrating, even while sheltering in place. 

 

-Marielle Argueza, staff writer, marielle@mcweekly.com

 

P.S. If you missed our daily newsletters this week, check them out at this link. 

 


 
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BY THE NUMBERS

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Monterey County is one of 16 counties in California that remains in the Purple Tier, the category with the most restrictive shelter-in-place guidelines based on Covid-19 cases.


 

CORONAVIRUS TRENDS

as of 4:30pm PST
  CASES+/-*DEATHS
MO. CO.10,626<1%78
CA850,0691%16,511
USA7,860,8543%206,133
WORLD37,066,4151%1,070,785
 
*Percentage change from the prior day. 
Sources: Monterey County Health Department, Los Angeles Times, Covid Tracking Project, Johns Hopkins University Center for Systems Science and Engineering.
 

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TRENDING LOCAL NEWS OF THE WEEK

  1. Toro Park has been closed indefinitely due to fire damage, with up to 90 percent of the trail network destroyed. Officials are already thinking about what future reopening might hold.
     
  2. This election isn’t just about presidents, it’s about the future policies, taxes and local leaders. The Weekly editorial board interviewed 47 potential candidates and read the fine print of all propositions to make our endorsements.
     

  3. Ready to vote? We built an interactive map of locations to drop off your ballot. (You can also put it in the mail, no postage required.) 
     
  4. Squid has money on Squid’s mind. For example, how much would it cost to investigate a cop with affinity for offensive stickers and how deep is the wormhole of PAC money that Steve McShane keeps raising? 
     
  5. A protest gets personal, when a caravan of Thin Blue Liners decide to do laps in front of Seaside Councilmember and mayoral candidate Jon Wizard’s house

 

SPONSORED: EAT+DRINK

Abalonetti on the Wharf. Outdoor Dining and Takeout Everyday Noon-7pm. Serving Monterey's Best Calamari plus seafood, pasta & more. Click here (831) 373-1851

 

Sandbar & Grill on Wharf #2, Outdoor dining (limited seating) and takeout Noon-8pm daily. Call (831) 373-2818 for reservations and takeout orders. Click here

 

The Sardine Factory Join us for dinner in The Sardine Factory Pavilion! Open from 4:30pm daily. Click here for menus, details and reservations. 701 Wave Street, Monterey, 831-373-3775

 

Royal Oaks Produce Delivery - Local, organic produce, fresh pasta & artisan products delivered to your doorstep. (831) 204-2116

 

Estéban Restaurant Outdoor Patio Dining; Sun-Thur 4:30-8:30pm, Fri & Sat till 9pm.Takeout & Delivery nightly 4:30pm, Click for menus. 831-375-0176, 700 Munras Ave, Monterey

 

Melville Tavern Outdoor Dining and Takeout! Wood Fired Pizzas, Burgers, Pasta, Salads & more. Open Mon-Fri 11:30am, Sat & Sun 10am. Click For Menu, 831.643.9525, 484 Wash. St, Monterey 

 

Osteria Al Mare Outdoor Dining overlooking the Bay and Take Out, Tuesday-Sunday: Lunch & Dinner 11:30am-9pm. Order online for 20% Off Take Out, Click Here. 831.920.2833, 32 Cannery Row, Monterey

 

Whaling Station Steakhouse Open Everyday at 4:30pm for Outdoor Dining in the "Prime Pavilion" and Takeout. Click here for menus. (831) 373-3778, 763 Wave St, Monterey

 

Tarpy’s Roadhouse Open Daily from 11:30am to 8pm on the spacious Outdoor Patio, plus takeout. Click here for menus. (831) 647-1444, 2999 Monterey Salinas Hwy, Monterey.

 

Rio Grill Open daily from 11:30am to 8pm on the new Outdoor Patio and takeout. Click here for menus. (831) 625-5436, 101 Crossroads Blvd., Carmel.

 

Montrio Bistro Open every day at 4:30pm for Outdoor Patio Dining plus takeout from 5-9pm. Click here for menus. (831) 648-8880, 414 Calle Principal, Monterey.

 

Beach House at Lovers Point, 620 Ocean View, PG Open Daily with Outdoor Dining (limited seating) and Takeout 4pm. Sunset Supper and other house specialties plus 25% off bottles of wine. Click for menu (831) 375-2345.

 
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STAFF PICKS OF THE WEEK

  1. Retracing our steps from the 2016 election, former Weekly reporter David Schmalz writes about the hype and the hate he saw at the California GOP convention, before Donald Trump was even the Republican nominee.  

  2. Schools have gone online, but a new system of waivers means several local elementary-level schools are already reopening. 

  3. Local musicians feel the economic pressure of life in the Purple Tier. Just as many were finding their footing again in small socially-distant gigs in restaurants, the Health Department issued a reminder: Live performances are not allowed under state guidelines. 

  4. A wave of 20- and 30- somethings are running for local office. Some with the intention of disrupting the old guard, and others to diversify representation. 

  5. Large, job-creating hotels are in hot water, with some legacy companies like Pebble Beach Company potentially facing the permanent layoff of 500 employees.


 
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BEST OF MONTEREY BAY® REAL ESTATE

Carmel: 24695 Handley Drive | $1,495,000 | 5br 3ba | Stylish home in perfect condition with renovated kitchen/dining area, quartz counters, panoramic views and private location. Melissa Radowicz, Compass 831.320.7961

 

Carmel: 22 Del Mesa Carmel | $565,000 | 2br 2ba | 1317 sf condo on a corner lot with great views, updated floors, indoor laundry, recessed lights, fireplace, and tankless water heater. Regina Shaw, Intero Real Estate Services 831.206.3369

 

Seaside: 1146 Birch Ave #98 | $289,000 | 2br/2ba | Spacious, light, bright and airy 2019 Karsten Avalon home. Avalon Bay flooring, W/D, and security system. 55+. Doree Hyland, Mont Grove Realty 831.521.5595

 

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IN CONTEXT

Surprisingly, Mike Pence was a lot like Donald Trump in the VP debate Wednesday night. 
-The New Yorker, Oct. 8, 2020
 

How nervous should you be about voter fraud? Not very—and that’s according to a federal judge. 
-The Nation, Oct. 9, 2020

 

HELPFUL DISTRACTIONS

Ever wanted to make a bow and arrow using only rudimentary tools? How about a basic shelter? The YouTube channel Primitive Technology chronicles an Australian man who revives arts, traditions and modes of survival from the stone age. It’s oddly relaxing and informative.

 
 

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