A dance class, a live play, the chance to hold a friend’s baby, even a family trip to the zoo.
In this context, many, including Singer-Wilson, are continuing to mask inside public spaces, even now that the provincial mandate has expired, as a way to “save” on a risk budget. “We rapid tested, we made sure there were no symptoms or anything. It was like this is a risk I’m willing to take,” she said. “It was worth it.”
Many reached out saying the framework resonated with them, but there can be some “gaslighting” for continuing to be cautious, she noted. “I think it’s a helpful concept in reminding us that we can splurge every once in a while,” she said. “And then stay within the budget in other ways”