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?

I have to admit I'm not enjoying this at all. I really missed having people over at Easter 🐣 - I decorated the house - more out of habit than with my usual enthusiasm - bought spring flowers etc. Looked lovely, no-one apart from me and hubby to see it!
A lot of people much, much worse off though - having to expose themselves to danger every day at work. This virus really is a nightmare for them 😷 - so very brave x.
Keeping myself busy with usual household tasks plus baking, knitting, bit of crafting in the evenings.
Take good care everyone x

Yes I’m quite enjoying it too. I’m an introverted only child which I think helps a lot. I’m used to dealing with boredom, isolation and not having much of a support network. This situation has actually made me realise how resilient and mentally strong I am.

That being said, I fully appreciate that some people are in awful situations right now and I really do feel for people in abusive homes, those who have lost their income and those who may have other issues that make this lockdown experience horrific. Nevertheless, we are all entitled to feel whatever emotions we have during this time and, if you’re feeling positive and happy, then you should not be made to feel guilty about this. It doesn’t mean that you don’t empathise with others.

Yes I’ve had days where I’ve been pulling my hair out with the kids, but we’ve also had to get more creative and more hands on. We’ve done lots of positive wonderful things as a family and it has been good to remember what the priorities are in life. We live in a mad, fast world and it’s about time it all slowed down a bit

I am now today officially done with lockdown and dh working from home. There is no support at all for mothers, from anyone. I shall be resuming our normal routine as close as possible. Hooray!!!