[NAGDU] Masks and orientation

[Charlene Ota]

Tracy, glad you said something because I've had that feeling of just being a
bit disoriented as well. I was wondering if the mask conflicts with the
facial vision that we have. I don't know a lot about that, but I think it
has to do with echoing off of things and some sort of sense in the face. It
doesn't bother me much any more, but at first it was really disorienting but
I thought maybe I was just crazy or something. Thank you for saying
something.

Charlene

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Subject: [NAGDU] Masks and orientation

I've been venturing further afield, wearing my mask.  I often feel slightly
disoriented wearing the mask, at least for a bit.  It doesn't cover my ears,
and my echo-location seems OK, so I'm not sure what exactly is making me
feel like I'm not quite sure where I am.  It gets better after  a while, so
maybe my unconscious adjusts to whatever it is.  Or maybe it's my
imagination.  Does anyone else feel like that?

 

We went into New York today for the first time in months.  Krokus seemed a
bit rusty at first, but pretty quick he was back to his usual self.

Tracy

 

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