AIBU to not mind not being able to go out during the lockdown?

[BarryWhiteIsMyBrother]

I WFH, have done so for 20 years. I am usually so busy between work and home stuff (I live alone but have a large house to 'run', pets, and my bf comes at weekends or I go to his place so weekends are not a time when I can do chores) that I never get everything done. My chores list seems to get longer and longer because for every job I cross out, I add two! I'm sure I'm not the only one btw...

AIBU to not mind the current lockdown as it won't change my life much? I of course understand that it's terrible for the economy, etc but from a purely personal point of view, I think it may actually be a good thing because I cannot go anywhere in the evening and so I have time to get stuff done. Some people bake, I fix and tidy up the house!

Does this make me a sad person? I'm very sociable, have some great friends, but I am fed up with never having enough time to do chores I'm actually relishing the opportunity to have the time to do them. Anyone else?

Yanbu about you personally (and the lockdown doesn’t negatively impact me personally either) but I do appreciate it’s not a good situation for a lot of people.

I'm exactly the same. Quite introverted so an enforced time away from all social engagements has done me the world of good this year. I genuinely feel so refreshed by it all.
I'm very lucky in that I've not been affected negatively by the virus personally or through anyone I know apart from being furloughed for (now) 8 months and therefore having my pay cut. However I've seen the time at home with my family as a huge gift and I've loved most of it. I've not missed nights out, parties or big social occasions but I have missed cosy nights in at friends' houses or small bbqs.

I did miss seeing my friends during the first lockdown. But if this one is indeed just four weeks then it won't be too bad.

I am always running out of time and never seem to finish my to do list - absolutely hate going out at this time of year and got a whole stack of books l want to get through so yes, same for me but l worry about people who are not in my situation - people who live alone, victims of abuse, etc etc. The world is in such a sorry state😥

I love it but I'm a natural introvert, and have social anxiety. I do worry it will set my already not great social skills and courage back and I'll end up a total hermit.

YANBU, I didn’t really mind the first one either. I mean, homeschooling wasn’t easy but I appreciated DH being around more to help out and we got a lot done around the house. DH and I discussed it and realised he’ll never spend as much time at home until retirement. He has to go into work this time around and I’m on mat leave so nothing changes for us either.

We’re lucky to have ‘key worker’ jobs I guess, I know many have lost their jobs or are dealing with a 20% pay cut just before Christmas which is shit.

For me personally, I don’t mind it too much.

But I’m fortunate to live in a large house with a large garden, have access to miles of countryside from my house, have a job that can be done from home that is relatively secure, no money worries and my main hobby is cycling.

But I recognise many many people are not in my position