Prefacing this, I am totally devastated by all people who are struggling or who have fallen ill or lost loved ones. I miss seeing those I love in person and was gutted to not see Mum and family on Mother’s Day. It’s a given that many people are having a terrible time.
The last two years (2009 in particular) were the absolute worst of my life personally, work was so stressful and I was in a real pit at Christmas. I honestly felt I would never climb out of it.
Since lockdown I’m on a limited rota at work. I have had hours and hours to wind down and to completely clear my mind. I take my daily walk at night and it’s such a spiritual experience. No people, great music in my ears... Last night I shared a still moment with an urban fox!
I have lots of friends and family whom I adore but I am naturally reclusive by nature. I have always been a prepper so other than making sure my friends and family had what they needed (when this all started) I’ve only had to do a top up shop and could actually survive on what I have if there was a literal lockdown.
This morning I have had a delicious cup of coffee, exercised, talked to family and friends by text and am now watching mindless TV and enjoying my scented candle.
I KNOW this is an awful time for many but I just wondered if I’m being unreasonable to be enjoying the positives during this unprecedented situation?