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Would you be willing to admit

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Samtsirch · 24/03/2020 18:57

This is intended to be lighthearted so I apologise if anyone is upset or offended.
I just wondered if anyone would be willing to admit to something which really upsets them about the lockdown situation, whilst also being very aware of how petty and selfish it is in light of the widespread suffering and the seriousness of the whole awful situation ?
For example, I am so thankful for everything I have atm and am doing as much as I can to help neighbours and friends, but I am absolutely gutted that Eastenders/ The Archers won’t be on so often, and also that I am about to run out of my industrial strength cover up foundation, which I used to buy at my local chemist and doesn’t seem to be available online..😟

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LeukaeLucky · 25/03/2020 20:44

I had book my first holidays post cancer. The kids were going to stay to grandma and I was flying solo to Cuba. Oh well! Instead I've been told to stay home for twelve weeks.
Silver lining : I'm allowed to open the window Grin

squishee · 25/03/2020 20:46

Our wedding is in jeopardy.

Ifeelsuchafool · 25/03/2020 20:48

I'm ready to admit I'm really gutted that I accidentally washed my watch, which was a present from my late mother, and heartbroken that, given the present situation, I can't get it to a jeweller's to be taken apart and dried out professionally so there's absolutely no hope of saving it. Sad

angie1984 · 25/03/2020 20:59

Was looking forward to my maternity leave and spending time with dd1, now dd2 is 7 weeks old and I've decided to go back to work (I'm a nurse), though part time

nicky7654 · 25/03/2020 21:05

@Itsnotthatcomplicated Animals do not pass on the virus, you can cuddle the poor dog !

Roxy9176 · 25/03/2020 21:11

My little family holiday down the sea in a couple of months that’s obviously cancelled. We haven’t had a holiday in years and we rarely take time off work.

But yeah lots more serious things going on that are worrying me too.

Mayhemmumma · 25/03/2020 21:24

Its useful reading these, I dont think any of them are too trivial, its just so crap. I'm a social worker so I do see 'proper' crap but all of these are so valid!

I feel a deep tummy sadness when I think about my children missing school, their friends and their clubs which they love so much. We had such a busy life, I would complain we were always rushing and now it's all stopped!

Sunny days, gossiping and drinking coffee with my friends while the kids play in the sunshine- priceless!

I really miss my exercise class, getting my nails done and my hair like many here looks shit.

I've realised how much I loved the volunteering I did too - maybe that's a good thing and I should look for a new job when we get out the other side.....although I confess to feeling scared we wont.

LeukaeLucky · 25/03/2020 21:32

@angie1984 stay safe x

TWD89 · 25/03/2020 21:36

I really want fillet steak Blush

InsanityRocks · 25/03/2020 21:52

Emmcan it might be that the majority of people who die from this will die in next few years, however, I am ill with it currently and normally very healthy and fit and strong and I have been more unwell than I have ever been in my life, I cannot bear to think of the fear and pain and misery of vulnerable people dying in such a terrible way. I can only assume you have never been ill. That might change.

Darbs76 · 25/03/2020 21:59

I’m gutted I was asked to go to the theatre with a guy at work I had liked for ages, and now this. 9yrs I’ve been single! 9yrs!! Need to try and maintain context over email but I know he’s busy this week so backing off. Gutted I can’t get my eye candy in the office too

somegoodnewsforonce · 25/03/2020 22:00

I'm upset that my 3yo has no other children to play with.

transformandriseup · 25/03/2020 22:01

We booked and paid for our baby's first holiday in August last year and had been talking about it for months. It's still a few months away and part of me is still hoping we can go ...

Mumthulu · 25/03/2020 22:07

I'm on mat leave with baby 2. My 3yo started Nursery 3 weeks ago. I'm nhs staff, and Nursery won't have her back until I go back to work. Fair enough.

I need to get my hair cut, I need to go to the Dentist, we were supposed to be going on holiday tomorrow, I was looking forward to drinking a hot, freshly made coffee with my book whilst baby 2 slept, like I did when 3yo was a baby. Having a wander round the shops. By the time this blows over, I will be back at work (on the front line) and I need ME time!

M2B19 · 25/03/2020 22:26

I was having my long hair cut off for The Little Princess Trust last week and it was cancelled. I’ve raised almost £400, even though I thought I’d struggle to get to £100, and was really looking forward to a fresh (hair) start and doing something to help.

littlecontis · 25/03/2020 22:30

David Attenborough: A Life on our Planet at the royal Albert hall is cancelled. DH would have loved it!! I tried so hard to get tickets for him 😢

Ariela · 25/03/2020 22:52

I'm sad that the 94 year old I shop for cannot now have any visitors, but even worse the sun is finally shining and we cannot make the planned trip to the garden centre. She's in a wheelchair so reliant on others, loves a good few hours out looking at plants and picking a few for her lovely garden (she has a gardener, it looks great), lunch in the cafe etc, perks her up no end. Was so sad to take her shopping at the weekend and wave goodbye through the window. (luckily she's well stocked up on tins etc)

keffie12 · 25/03/2020 23:01

High class problems: me it's not being able to see my hairdresser next week I'm a Leo and my mane is very important to me'

Then vacation in June too. We are holding on until it is cancelled which I am pretty sure the flight operator will. I am waiting for them to cancel.

Much to be grateful for though too

skodadoda · 25/03/2020 23:04

Had an appointment for hair trim on Monday - the day they closed!

tulippa · 25/03/2020 23:08

My roots already really need doing. Also slightly worried my contact lenses which are due to be posted to me by the end of the month won't arrive and I'll have wear my glasses all the time for the next six months.

grizzlybearatemyhomework · 25/03/2020 23:15

I worry my 2yo DS is going to be lonely and sad without anyone else to play with except me and his daddy.

Not to mention HUGELY overdue waxing which makes me think I will come out of quarantine looking like the Gruffalo’s cousin.

On the plus side it’s meant spending loads more time with my toddler than I would ever spend while I’m at work, which makes me realise how much I miss during the week.

tinkerbelldot · 25/03/2020 23:20

*Liverpool winning The Premiership
*Bought a new bikini for Spain
*Browsing for library books

Babysharkdoodoodood · 25/03/2020 23:24

I was going down south for my birthday. Going to cancel the leave when I go back to work on Sunday and go later in the year. Gutted as I was going to see my son and his new house. Now he's lost his job (for now).

Also wish I'd booked a chiropodist visit when I could to get my feet soft. Not important in the scheme of things but damn my prevarication!

Mmmmdanone · 25/03/2020 23:42

I had a weekend away with a friend booked but that's been cancelled. Also our summer holiday as we hadn't been abroad for a couple of years and kids were so excited. Also just being normal- makes me appreciate the freedom i used to have anyway.

Mmmmdanone · 25/03/2020 23:44

And I was part way through some dental treatment and now have to go around with crap teeth for god knows how long. I'm so selfish but...😭

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