On a scale of 1-10, how are you enjoying or hating this lockdown ?

[Lardlizard]

1 being hating it
10 bring loving it

I’m kinda about 5
But it might fall lower as time goes on

Things I’m enjoying more time with the kids, actually playing rather than doing tasks all the the time or quite a lot of the time

The weather has been kind

Lucky enough to have things to entertain is like games garden toys crafts cooking photography books

But sad about missing family n friends, and missing going out on days out, holidays, shopping, restaurants, seaside theme parks

Hoping people can come out of this more grateful for what they have and those around them and realise how important supermarket workers are and bin men, food production people, government people,all staff that work somewhere medical inc the cleaners
People hopefully realise every single person is important

1 I miss my life

9
I’m a stay at home bod. The lockdown isn’t bothering me at all. I’ve pretty much got everything I need at home.
I put 9 instead of 10 because I do sometimes miss nipping out for chocolate or other goodies.

Usually 2 in the mornings when everything hits me..
then 7 in the afternoon when i've got my head around it a bit and am busy doing something for distraction.

Probably a 1.I know this sounds really bad but I'm past the point of caring if I get it or not just sick of it all.
I'm just hoping this doesn't go on to long or my mental health will suffer again.

9 - but we live on a farm, so kids have lots of space and lots of animals.

I don't mind it so much. I have no family apart from DH and kids. I also have no friends.

So finally I have a plus side to those two things.

I have been in self isolation before. Horrendous pregnancies, meaning I was in for 9 months pretty much. Also been in an abusive relationship, so used to being cut off from (past) friends. Also, was self employed for about 15 years, so again, used to being away from others.

I'm actually a very sociable person. Just a few things gone wrong in my life and that's that.

I can be at home in my own company quite happily. I'm enjoying seeing the kids more, as normally I'm at work. Trying to take the positives out of it. Mentally I am doing better than I was a couple of weeks ago.

Main thing I miss is food, cooking, baking, not being able to get things I want/need.

We are very very lucky, although house is small, we have a garden, and very grateful for that. Also glad, despite a few family irritations, that I'm not alone.

This would be a normal bank holiday weekend for us, in the garden, as there is not a lot of funds to do all the fun activities that there are to do, as just too expensive.

I think an 8 to 9. I am very lucky that my job is secure. I have been working from home for the last year for three days a week so it doesn't feel too different. I am a single mum with three teenagers who have been self isolating in their rooms for years but they are gradually becoming more talkative! I love the stillness and slowed down pace of life. It makes me want to move to the country when things get back to 'normal' I have a little garden which I have been spending time in. The warm weather has helped . I am worried about my 90 year old mum but she has learned to video call at last so I don't miss her too
much

8/10 overall. I cant wait for the end. There is a limit to how many numeracy worksheets I can print out and how many cups of wine I can sip at night too. Oh and I also have watched a unholy number of tv shows and films over the past two weeks too. I might try to do drawing tomorrow. Today I painted some pine cones. I do miss my monthly pub quiz nights however.

8 out of 10. It sounds selfish but I’ve saved so much money not commuting and eating out etc that I’ve been able to pay off some debt. Also enjoying not drinking as much and spending time with DP

9.45
Gilead I love the peace, too.

I miss pedicure. And flying to my island.

Honestly about 7 at the moment. We are doing ok, I am a single mother with a child with autism and learning difficulties with no garden, but we are managing.
Luckily we are allowed to go out more than once a day for a walk, due to gov.uk advice re my sons needs. His EHCP states regulate movement breaks are necessary for his wellbeing.

Wasn't there a thread on here the other day about no exceptions?

7

I found out I'm pregnant a couple of weeks before and have been able to take naps when things are quiet and sleep in while working from home. My job has also been made permanent and I've been very busy with it, which I enjoy.

DP is here more as WFH too and I rather like him.

Weather is lovely and we have outdoor space.

Overall, I miss family but otherwise I'm happy. It's not like I can go out drinking or would be able to face the gym anyway!

Basically every day is a 10

Have older teens who are self sufficient and good company which really helps. Also we have plenty of space and a decent sized garden so we're not on top of each other. I love having the time and leisure to tackle all those little jobs round the house, it's so satisfying. Tomorrow's task is to reorganize the linen cupboard and I'm honestly looking forward to it. I'm reading more and pampering myself more. I'm furloughed on 80% and DH is still working full time so we have no money worries which really helps obviously. It's all good.

I miss eating out and getting together with friends but other than that I could happily do another 6 months of this, thank you x

10 but that s because our circumstances are very good.

10. Loving it. I'm still working full time as usual. Loving the slowed down staying in evenings and weekends. Loving adult dd being here to do housework and cooking.

I absolutely love it. It's an endless holiday. Freedom to just be, simple days, focus on house and home. Love it. Don't want it to end for ages yet. Love the fact that our beaches are empty of people. Gorgeous.

9 (sometimes 10)
saved 2 hours/day on commute.
wfh - but at my own pace and I can finish in few hours and don't have to "look busy".
we moved to the UK 9 yrs ago, most of our social life is on zoom/phone with our friends in the original country we come from, so no change there. My parents were here for almost 4 weeks at xmas, so can't even say I haven't seen them recently :)

-1: my boy being a frickin' 14 year old teenager most of the days + no garden/balcony, only communal rooftop garden

8
Loving the slower pace of life and having time at home without all the activities. We are unintentionally quite sociable people and tend to have a constant stream of people through our doors. I'm enjoying the break from it.
On the minus side DH currently has no job. He is self-employed. He has a few things in the pipeline so hopefully it won't be for long. I work full-time and we have enough to see us through for about 6 months if necessary.

About 7. I love being at home and can keep myself busy. My dc are able to amuse themselves and we have enough space to get away from each other. Also, thanks to my brexit prepping there are no worries about food or toilet paper!!

Had to knock a couple of points off for the complete uncertainty with our company. We have no work and aren't really entitled to any help so we are just getting into debt! If it wasn't for that I'd say a 9. Lost another point for not being able to see my parents. My df has dementia and I worry he is forgetting who we are although I'm in regular contact. :(

Ask me in 3 months. Ds2 is getting more difficult by the week and dh's video conferences longer. It's getting harder and harder to get out for a food shop at a time when stock is still good and I'm at the point of locking the boys in the garage and telling them to sort out their differences (both autistic so vast and vehement)

8 or 9. I'm a 'have'. Loving that DS is thriving on being at home more. Loving the more relaxed mornings,not rushing, nowhere I need to be. Love my job (NHS key worker), love the peace and quiet and calmness, love not needing be or do anything.

We have good jobs, both key workers, nice garden, kids that love being at home.

Absolutely hating not seeing my bf that lost her husband just before lockdown. Hating, hating, hating it.

On the plus side, dh just been guaranteed 2 years work for the Swedish government.

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