i might just carry n95 masks for the rest of my life. they're great. weigh nothing, take up no space, fix so many problems. stinky? smokey? pollen? pet dander? forgot to shave? want to avoid face rec? have to be around sick people? dont want to have to show emotions? cold nose? nbd! one piece of paper fixes all of these problems & more!

@astrid

Sing it, sister. I'd rather smell my own face than anybody's cologne.

I had this discussion with partner last night, after being in the 2% mask-wearing minority in a full, stiflingly hot, likely under-ventilated auditorium of 500 for 90 minutes. Yes, I'm wearing them forever now.

I started wearing them when 2018 PG&E wildfires polluted the air so badly that particulate filtration was needed inside cars and poorly sealed buildings. Had a good supply when the pandemic began.