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| Part of the 500 metre covid memorial wall |
The next few days were a flurry of getting grocery deliveries, making sure I had suitable food and medication in case I caught the virus, sorting a support network and working out how I would spend my time.
I started a journal: "Personal thoughts during a pandemic" and one of the first things I wrote was, "I want to use this as gift time: time to be used as a bonus in a weird sort of way."
And for the next nearly year-and-a-half I stayed at home. Actually, for the most part I was happy to be at home. The summer of 2020 was pretty good and I could sit in my garden. I had plenty of craft supplies and I made things. I sorted through a lot of possessions. Although at the beginning of lockdowns I gained several pounds, I realised that this was a great opportunity to take control of my eating and lose weight.
Life definitely divided into PC/AC preCovid and afterCovid. Unlike you, I put on weight which I am still struggling to shift. I think for me, retiring in early 2021, [there were still some lockdown protocols in place - still no church gatherings] and the change of lifestyle meant my activity levels went down. And I had time to bake more and I ate comfort food. Maybe if my garden grows well this summer, the increased salad earing will help
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping for you!
DeleteSnap, I've just posted on my blog about this 5 years anniversary, it wasn't easy was it, but we made it!
ReplyDeleteGreat minds and all that!
DeleteIt was strange times, not being able to help daughter who had baby George in late November, he was born with Downs Syndrome and daughter was needing support. Late we were able to form a bubble which felt amazing.
ReplyDeleteYes, it was so difficult not being able to share important events except on Zoom or the like.
DeleteCan't believe it's been 5 years! We went into "stay at home" mode a few days after you did. I had self-isolated previously during my chemo treatments (not going out to eat or attend any gatherings other than my daughter's graduation at the very end of my treatment, not grocery shopping in person, only going to my doctor's appointments and treatments, etc.), so the Covid restrictions were not such a big hardship, except I couldn't see my daughter in person for a long time. I lost weight during that time, though, because I lost my appetite!
ReplyDeleteSuch a time ago, and yet at times it seems like yesterday. In Canada we never really had the lockdowns that other countries had. Yes, we couldn't meet in groups, we wore masks, and only stores that sold what was considered necessary were allowed to open. Followed arrows on the floor when shopping so as everyone went in the same direction and kept 6 feet apart when lining up to pay. Youngest son had broken his hip and I would make the trip up to help him out, staying away from everyone and making sure I wore gloves when going in and out of the apartment building. It was a challenge, but one we all met.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.