Anyone enjoying lockdown at all?

[Paperdaisychain]

Hopefully a lighthearted thread to relieve the doom and gloom but I just wondered if anyone is enjoying the current lockdown? After the initial shock it’s been nice is some ways. Admittedly we are not badly affected my husband is able to work from home as am I (which I normally do). We are ok for money, have a car, and are able to get our shopping delivered for the time being.

It’s nice to be able to eat lunch together, we have also been going for a daily walk together. We live locally to the country so that’s been good. I’ve been teaching him yoga which he’s actually enjoying! I’ve been having “Tea and Cake” meets with my friends using zoom which I’ve really enjoyed and have even played some online games with some which has been great fun.

As a couple we have been playing board games in the evening, doing jigsaws and watching films (I recommend The Truth, streaming on Curzon at the moment).

I’ve been reading more and I’ve rediscovered long soaks in the bath, something I haven’t done since I was a teenager! I’ve also been getting through my house hold to do list which isn’t as fun but more bearable with the help of audiobooks and podcasts and it’s satisfying to see my clean, tidy cupboards!

We are also spending time helping out older relatives and neighbours. Even just being available for a chat or to get some shopping for them is lovely to be able to do.

I know that nobody is immune to the effects of this pandemic and we are very lucky, also we don’t have children which makes some of this possible and maybe easier but this thread is just a way of trying to focus on the nice things.

So go on tell me what you are enjoying about life at the moment?

Yes and no.

Yes in the sense that it's making people realise how difficult it is for housebound people the rest of the time, so it's a real eye opener. It's also bringing out the best in some people, but the worst in others. Selfish people ignoring the rules are the worst.

Healthy people whining about isolating for three weeks like they've been locked in a windowless room with no light - this is getting on my nerves. Some of us are not so healthy and struggle every day, regardless of COVID19. It makes me irritated because this has been our life for so long, but the moment it happens to someone fit and healthy for a few weeks? It's the end of the world.

@BiddyPop I plan to do some baking also which I usually don’t have time for, I think this period will make a lot of people reevaluate their lives and make positive changes.

I’m incredibly lucky to live next door to my best friend. So we have been sitting in the garden drinking cider in the sun. 2m apart obvs. It’s actually been really nice as my self isolation ends next week and I’ll be back at work properly.

No. Im not. Sorry. Two babies. Tiny shabby council flat. No money. Just found out my husband is texting a ex secretly. He doesn't know i know.i haven't the energy to have it out with him. Im just about making it to the end of the day with out that added drama. Although i know there are people farrrr worse off then me. I feel like im in my own personal hell right now. Im drowning and noone is coming to help.

I’ve been enjoying it as I’m a bit of an introverted hermit and prefer staying at home. More time to watch TV, read books, bake, do gardening etc.
DP and I are definitely not wealthy and have had our hours at work cut right down but we will just about manage financially if we continue to keep our jobs

We're doing ok so far, although the weather has helped as the kids have been in the garden a lot. I'm enjoying a slower pace of life, no rush in the morning to get dressed or timing naps to get to the next baby group etc. Maybe next week will be harder, this week feels like the first week of the school holidays.
I am enjoying not having to think about filling every day and letting DD be free to do as she pleases mostly, I think being bored is good for her.

I’ve not been hating it! I’m starting to enjoy myself more now that my daughter is feeling better (dunno what she had but she was really ill for almost a week). We’re very blessed in that my OH is getting paid leave from his work and we have a nice garden. Also DD is only a toddler so she’s blissfully unaware and has no school work to do! I appreciate though that we are very blessed to be in the position we’re in.

If I wasn’t worried about DP who is in bed with a cough and aches then I would be enjoying it slightly.

I want us to play board games and enjoy our daily walk together.

But what’s actually happening is DPs feeling awful and I’m delivering hot drinks and worrying.

I’m enjoying being able to garden and enjoy this lovely weather and spend time with my family. I feel very fortunate to be in the situation that I am. On the flip side, I’m missing my colleagues and my job, my mental health is struggling and I’m going to get fat.

I find it very tiresome that on here people aren’t allowed to try and find the good in their own situation for fear of getting accursed of “lording it over the poor or made to feel as if we should be self flagellating 23.5 hours a day to bring us down to the level of the most unfortunate in society. Do fuck off - It’s quite possible to try and find some good in a situation for yourself while recognising that the situation is awful for some other people. Trying to make the best in a situation doesn’t make you a bad person.

It makes me irritated because this has been our life for so long, but the moment it happens to someone fit and healthy for a few weeks? It's the end of the world.

Yep @penisbeakers. I might have made that comment to DH a few times already when he was complaining of working from home and not having ‘anyone to talk to’ during the day.
Well maybe now he realises why it has always been important for me to talk to him when he is coming home (or not)

9th day quarantined after I came down with symptoms last week. Finding it a lot more bearable now I seem to be on the other side of it.

DH is really struggling, we have two DS's at home aged 4 and 6 months and he doesn't see them very often because of working long hours and when he's home of a weekend we usually have loads planned so he's finally understanding the reality of being at home 24/7 with two children.

He's used to leaving the house at 6:30am and walking back in 12/13 hours later and is getting used to the fact that looking after children is more than just playing or sticking the tv on, it's all the bits that you have to do on top, like tidying (we have cancelled our cleaners for the foreseeable - still paying though to be fair and to hold our slot), laundry etc and we have to share the load. He's not complaining but it's definitely been a shock.

Ds(4) misses his friends, and probably won't see them again because they will likely be going to different schools to him but we have a zoom play date lined up at 4pm which will be carnage, but fun!

I'm sad that the weather is better and my youngest DS can't be out and about seeing the season changes and going for long walks but I'm hoping that changes once our quarantine finishes next week.

We have enjoyed using local shops for deliveries rather than relying on large supermarkets but we've spent a lot more money than we usually would making our time at home bearable.

I enjoy having more time. I used have to carve out time to chill, read, exercise etc and would always be chivvying my children to do homework, baths, get bags ready for school. I don't have to do that anymore and it feels lovely.

No. We have been in lockdown in Ireland for two weeks. We will be for another 3 weeks. 5 weeks is alot to ask of people.

I have had grief counselling sessions cancelled. I had to go to a doctor about something else, and I am at the very back of the line to get results , because of Coronavirus. Even though my issue - if left untreated - could become very serious.

I havent seen my family in a loooong time

I'm really enjoying some aspects of it.

I like having the children home. It's the most I've seen of the teens for ages and there's only each other to talk to so they're having to actually talk to me.

I'm enjoying playing teacher to the 8 year old.

I'm also an introvert so the not going out, not talking to people beyond my immediate circle is also quite nice.

Obviously there are loads of downsides as well, but overall I'm very, very lucky to be quite liking it so far.

I do think it's going to get old quick and I'm dreading the Easter holidays!)

I'm still going to work, so not in total lockdown. But, I am enjoying the beautiful clean air outside, the quietness and the lack of people about. It all feels a lot more serene.

I have no complaints, nobody I know is ill, it's nice to have more time to relax/sleep at home.

It's a bit like every day is Sunday for me as Sunday usually round the house unless it's a occasion so a bit like Groundhog Day .
I've been doing online workouts then breakfast, shower , cleaning then a walk or run . Afternoon may do a couple of jobs then relaxing .
I feel less pressure to get things done . My dh is still working , I'm not I'm getting 80% salary so financially not too worried at the moment . I'm trying not to worry about getting ill or if this will go on for months just taking each day at a time .
My colleagues and friends keeping in touch too so that's nice .
I'm the sort of person who likes to think positive and I hope this has taught people to be less materialistic and appreciate health is important.

I was raped and I got an STI. I went to the Doctor, the doctor told me that he will not get my STI results back for a very long time because the labs are full with coronavirus.

He had to guess what I had and tried to treat me for it. The antibiotics did not work.

So I am left here with an STI and it is nearly impossible to get medical treatment. They won't treat me properly because Of labs treating Coronavirus first, but it is ok for my internal system to get ruined by an STI

This has been a horrendous time for me.

@QuestionMarkNow

I'm usually more sympathetic, but I have completely run out of it with regard to whining people who need to get a grip. At least they will be able to return to normality if we ever get through the other side of this. For the rest of us, this is just life.

Probably more pertinent to another board but we have found more time [at our vast age] for "afternoon delight"

Yes in some ways. Feel a bit guilty about it! I know I am in a very privileged position: finances, home environment, family relations, health etc. I also just quite like doing things at home.

Be interesting to stay how long good mood lasts once the sun goes in!

I'm also trying to help isolated elderly neighbours as much as possible.

I hate everything about it 😔

I haaaate it

@Thelittleweasel, of course that is a nice perk of the current situation, although I had no complaints on that front prior to isolation, it’s nice to mix it up!

At the moment im still working, work in a care home. I have 2 wks off next wk, so will be doing my bit.

Mine you i have loads to do in those 2 wks.

I've been ok this week. Last week I was in tears loads and really getting in a panic with the whole thing, I've had anxiety and depression in the past and was really worried about sliding back there. But actually I have found that this week has been good.

DD1(5) has taken to home school well, she's enjoying it and is being more cooperative than I'd expected. Usually she hates me trying to teach her things and gets very grumpy very quickly (despite being an angel at school) but she's been lovely so far. I used to be a teacher, secondary not primary, but it means I'm very comfortable planning out a day and coming up with learning activities. I'm quite enjoying teaching her.

DH is now working from home, so far so good. He's set up in the dining room next to DD, we had a spare desktop PC for her and he's brought his work one home. Dd's school have set up a couple of websites with different tasks on, she really likes those, so sometimes they sit and work next to each other which is cute.

I like not having to rush in the morning, I like not cutting the day up with the school run. Last night we let DD stay up late to see the international space station go by, found Venus and some constellations, then had a late supper and watched some Chris Hadfield & Tim Peake videos on YouTube. She wanted to know how they go to the toilet in space! That wouldn't have happened if I'd been getting her up at seven for school.

The sun's out and we have a big(ish) garden, that's been great, we had our morning break outside today and dh came out for ten minutes too, we played tig in the sunshine together.

I'm an introvert so I'm not going mad stuck inside. I take the dog out at about 5pm for my daily exercise and that gives me time to have half hour or so to myself everyday.

Dd2 is 17months so doesn't know what going on, but seems to be adapting to the change in routine well enough.

All in all, I'm alright with it.

I am also very grateful we've got a decent sized house & garden (god bless post war council builds, they actually let families have space!) and that DH can work from home and still get paid. Also that I'm not working as a teacher, or I'd be having to deal with that, plus we're already used to living economically as we're on one wage.