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I am so bored. Help!

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Glenthebattleostrich · 08/01/2022 22:59

Yesterday morning I tested positive on a lft and did a pcr (self employed and need PCR results to claim any grants in my area). Still waiting for the PCR results so am obviously isolating. I am also keeping away from the rest of the family isolating in my bedroom.

Today i have -

read a novel
watched 2.5 harry potter films
watched an episode of discovery of witches
tidied the bookshelf
tidied out my jewellery box and detangled 3 necklaces
sorted my face stuff bag (got lots of Lovely products for Christmas)
tidied out my nail varnish and makeup drawers
cleaned the bathroom
tidied the bathroom cabinet
crocheted 1/3rd of a blanket
had a little nap

Tomorrow i will sort the bedding and towels out, bagging some to go to the animal shelter
tidy the pile of doom
sort out clothes
a bit of ironing
read some more
do a bit of crochet

I dont sleep to well at the best of times but without my 3 dog walks a day i really struggle. Which means more hours to fill.

I feel pretty fine, a bit tired (run down tired not sleep tired) and my chest is tightish (asthmatic) but otherwise fine.

Please suggest something I can do. Next week when DD is at school (didn't want to send her but school are insistent hence my hiding in my bedroom) I have some painting around the house to get in with and more corners of doom to tidy but i need other suggestions. Just had 2 weeks off work so I did lots of relaxing then (usually with a Bailey's and Christmas chocolate) and it is now dry January and even my secret stash of goodies is running low.

Help!

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Glenthebattleostrich · 08/01/2022 23:01

Should add, i was quite poorly yesterday, slept most of it which means I've been awake since 5:30. And my dog isn't speaking to me because her dad is doing the walks not me and that is just UNACCEPTABLE.

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starsinyourpies · 09/01/2022 09:50

Sorry to hear this! Yoga? Yoga with Adriene (free on YouTube) is a great start.

Do you like to read/need book recommendations?

Sorting out photos on your phone/making photo books (I never get round to this).

bearlyactive · 09/01/2022 09:59

If you have them, clearing out the bookmarks on your phone/tablet. I have a bunch of irrelevant ones that I bookmarked ages ago and it was interesting to go through them and un-bookmark them and see what i was interested in months/years ago.

Create a meal plan/shopping list/both.

Sort out underwear drawers (sorry, but it's something I need to do too Blush)

Find a new series on BBC iPlayer - I recommend Gentleman Jack, if you're interested in history. GJ will be 8hrs of your time!

I'll think of more, I'm sure!

Whatayear81 · 09/01/2022 10:01

Exercise video. Every morning.
Sort photos on phone
Sort any presents for upcoming birthdays

Whatayear81 · 09/01/2022 10:02

Clean oven, fridge, freezer

Whatayear81 · 09/01/2022 10:03

Write to close friends. Everyone loves to receive a letter!

Glenthebattleostrich · 09/01/2022 18:04

Thanks for these. I have a fully sticked kindle and have sorted my emails this afternoon.

Tomorrow the kitchen and playroom are being deep cleaned and reorgaised.

Funnily enough my positive result came as I was doing yoga this morning!

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Glenthebattleostrich · 09/01/2022 18:05

And if notsoDH doesn't stop behaving like a fucking martyr and whinging it is so gard doing everything I will be building a new patio this week too.

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tobypercy · 09/01/2022 18:24

Are there any free online courses you could do? Either for work or just for interest. I find futurelearn.com a good source but there are plenty of others.

There might be one in laying patios... Grin

BIWI · 09/01/2022 18:26

Mumsnetting, of course!!!

rrhuth · 09/01/2022 18:26

I presume you don't want to hear this but it might be a good option to rest as proper rest aids recovery and they think helps to prevent lingering covid symptoms.

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