Anyone actually enjoying lockdown

[Gre8scott]

I am loving it no rush to school no rush to get to work no rushing about get kids to clubs.
Being with my beautiful family all day every day.
Not having to worry about the fact I dont go out at weekends
Love it

I love it. I'm really enjoying spending time with my kids and, well, I hate my job, so I'm not in any hurry to go back. I have hardly any extended family and I rarely see them anyway, so I'm not missing them. Also, I'm generally a recluse anyway, so not much has changed.

Me.

I just said to a friend how I feel guilty for enjoying this time! Dd and ds are far less stressed without school but working hard at home, they are enjoying cycling and running as we are lucky enough to live in a beautiful part of country and although dh is furloughed we are managing ok. The only downside for us is children miss their sports activities and I miss the chats with the other parents who've become friends. I can see this would be a completely different experience stuck in a flat with small children though.

I'm not hating it as such but I miss my friends. I miss my sister and I miss going to work. I'd quite like to go for a mooch round the shops and stuff like that.

I have good days and bad. Work is harder, everything takes longer and requires multiple conference calls. We haven’t fully sorted communication yet so there are misunderstandings and omissions.

I am lonely. I love alone and while I have regular video calls with family, I am really missing human interaction.

I dont miss the commute, but I miss the routine - work days used to have a natural end - I went home. Now they are never ending.

I feel a bit guilty for enjoying it whilst there are others who are struggling. I am able to work from home so have save money on travelling to work, My DD works in a nursery and is also studying for a degree and currently working from home and able to catch up on her assignments. Her BF lives with us and he is also working from home, so I have their company which has prevented me being lonely.

Having said that we live in a 2 bed, 2 floor masionette and have only a communal garden, and have rarely ventured out, but I have always been a bit of a recluse so it suits me. I have gained a considerable amount of weight and havent exercised much which is something of a concern.

My other worry is for my 2 DS and their GF who live away from home and one is working in a hospital as an Occupational therapist and the other working in Banks, so I do worry about their welfare

I think if I had very young children in this set up I would have struggled so I do empathise with those in that situation.

We’re just about to cancel our big family holiday, which is sad, but in day to day life I’m really happy.

Life is peaceful. I’m always so busy and rushing usually. I think I might be one of the only people actually worrying that lockdown is going to come to an end soon!!

Most of my friends and in laws all seem to be in meltdown. They aren’t coping very well.

No, I hate it

Yeah, I’m quite enjoying it.

We have no nearby family (350+ miles away, Russia, and Georgia) so no change for us around having to use FaceTime etc to connect.

I have 2 teenagers who luckily are self motivated and get on with schoolwork and then do their own thing online with friends/games.

We live rurally and have a big garden. Neighbours nearby to say hello, but no gardens looking onto ours so very quiet and private.

DH and I prefer our own company, I am wfh fine, the dog loves it. I’m in several WhatsApp groups (work, village etc) but have muted them because the constant chatter is too much!

Hardly using any fuel as not travelling much at all. Sitting in the garden for a break from the screen, catching up on jobs around the house and garden, making tasty food....what’s not to like? The only downsides are the increased food bill with the ravenous beasts at home, and my 7lb weight gain that comes from having more energy to cook for a ‘dinner out-in’ evening, 3 course and wine...too often!

Love the slower pace of life. On furlough and don't miss work at all. In fact, absolutely dread thought of going back to work. Has made me realise how much I really hated the toxic workplace I put up with and bullying manager.
Love spending time with my teens who have been so much happier without school pressures.
This is the most time I have had to myself in 18 years and I have really enjoyed reading and Netflix binges and lying in the sun.
I'm lucky though and know it, DH is main earner and still working. We didn't need to take mortgage holiday and if I am made redundant (very likely), I've been on role 15 years and will get decent pay off, enough to survive for 12 months without impacting lifestyle so I'm happy for lockdown to continue.

Well I'm one of those furlough scroungers enjoying my sunbathing (just kidding, I can't stand sunbathing). I do enjoy the peace, don't enjoy the worrying about my job.

The no rushing is fine. The rest of it is shite. I want my freedom back.

I am really enjoying it too.
Single (double!) parent, work f/t, havent really spent time with my children for 10 years.
My eldest is 16, the youngest 11.
The youngest has been lagging at school so ive had time to work with him in some areas.
Very fortunate to live in a small, green, village and have use of a garden.
My house was just somewhere i slept before lockdown. On the hamster wheel, tired all the time.

Some of my work relates to Covid so that feels seamless and relevant.
I have a fantastic employer and security until April.

I feel blessed and so grateful.
I know the reality for others, as i get to talk to them through my job, and have cried after hearing some of their experiences.

Yes, silver linings.
The wheel turns on, and next month i may well be struggling again.
While there is respite, i will appriciate it, Im not gloating or enjoying others misery.

Yes. Spending lots of time in the garden and reading more than I have in ages. Look forward to our daily walks in the countryside. Happy for lockdown to be extended.

Well done all the me's. Must be feeling very pleased with yourselves. And lacking empathy.

Getting by I'd say, for me.

I am enjoying my son being at home and not having to worry if he has had a bad day at school. I'm not enjoying work being so busy. I want to book some time off but worry that would make me look bad.

I am absolutely loving it. One of the best times of my life. And I feel guilty because others are in hell.

I would honestly live like this forever if I could, and I get a sinking feeling of dread when anyone mentions lifting lockdown measures.

I’m not working so the money I have coming in, while not loads, is predictable and unchanging. It’s also going a lot further without petrol, days out and extra curricular activities for the dc.

I kind of do have to return to rushing around. Because the school run will start again as will the dc’s activities. And they will want to have friends over, go out and about etc and there’s no way I will prevent that.

Well done all the me's. Must be feeling very pleased with yourselves. And lacking empathy.

Not really, floydian.

I’m going to be stressed and unhappy as fuck when normal life resumes. Will you be pleased with yourself then? Because it suits you better? Or lacking in empathy for those of us who find it hard?

Anyone who is enjoying it wants their brains tested.

The financial repercussions from this will last years.

I have lived through several Property price crashes,this one is going to be horrendous,people will be in negative equity for many years,so not able to move.It will be good news for first time buyers,that is one good thing,about time this happened.

It will take years for dentists and hospitals to catch up with normal treatment.Mental Health services will never catch up.

About time those with blinkers on took them off and realised the lockdown is causing way more problems than it is curing.

The only aspect I have struggled with is the judgement and unpleasantness the lockdown has brought out in some people. But I feel better about that now I’ve blocked them!

Floydian your response makes no sense. Plenty of people saying they feel guilty about enjoying it. I think it's very significant actually if you enjoy it - it's shown me how much I dislike my job which might (if I get through this) lead to some big changes. It's shown me some difficulties ds has which I didn't realise before, due to spending loads of time together. I can see dh and I probably can manage retirement together, since we have been fine throughout this.
Lacking in empathy is if the OP posted "anyone really struggling with this" and there were lots of replies saying nah, I'm loving it.

not me. All this free time at home just reminds me how many people will lose their livelihoods (us included) or worse, loved ones.
I can't enjoy it. sorry.

I was. But not so much over the last week or two. Not working so need to find a job. And I miss my friends.
But some of it has been great, my kids have been brilliant and the slower pace of life we've all enjoyed.
I am so sorry for all of you who've lost loved ones.

We are still paying for the kids’ activities, to keep companies open! Swimming, gym and dance are all still being paid for. Food costs have soared.

Oh blimey I’m sorry, I missed a few pages I think....