Fridays have always been special for me. In London, either I would go out with friends or grab a quick gin and tonic at the pub around the corner with Hubby. When he was away, I settled into a ritual with the kids – pizza and ice-cream (mine drizzled with Baileys if you please) and episodes of Jane the Virgin. Or I’d get a sitter and have some free time. My first Friday in lockdown found me discombobulated. In this short series, I get even more personal as I share journal entries from my first days of lockdown in the U.K. and the changes it brought. These are my #CovidDiaries.
March 27, 2020
Day Five. Friday. I am in a bit of a funk to be honest. Despite starting the day strong – did 20 minutes of PE with Joe with the kids and then ran for 15 minutes outside – I felt off, health-wise. And then I read the news, which was extremely depressing. I almost burst into tears when I read about the 16-year-old French girl and the Italians dying in their homes and funeral homes so overwhelmed they can’t collect the bodies for days. And I was in a funk about work. And I feel terrible and guilty that I haven’t completed filing my taxes. And Lauren’s scoliosis appointment went well but she needs a new brace so I have to cough up £2800. God, you are the source of my financial wellbeing. I leave it in your hands.
The #CovidDiaries –Two Meters Apart
The early days of lockdown were very much about coping, navigating a new normal together and out in the public. In this short series, I get even more personal as I share journal entries from my first days of lockdown in the U.K. and the changes it brought. These are my #CovidDiaries.
March 28, 2020
Day Six. Saturday. We spent the day at home. I did a challenging Pilates conditioning workout with heartcorelife and then I tuned in to DJ Cinde Rella live on IG. She threw down some serious tunes and I had a blast dancing in my living room. Then I chatted with *** to process how I was feeling. She reminded me about setting boundaries. And I chatted with *** too – she’s fine.
We ordered food from Munal Tandoori. The wait was long and awkward – being in there, all of us circling each other warily, staying 2metres apart. This is a strange way to live. But I was grateful that they were open for takeout. I also popped into Tesco and voila – I got two bags of brioche rolls! I could have danced in the aisle. We hauled out the Monopoly tonight and had great fun playing.
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