Scrolling through social media it became apprarent it’s not just me that would like lockdowns to end. So that we can escape the fairly dark and gloomy tunnel we all stuck in.
While battling against the wind & mud tramping across my neighbours farmland exploring. I started to reflect on the slightly bizarre feelings of ‘mental claustrophobia’ that we seemed to be suffering from.
Prior to lockdowns & tiers were even thought of our lives were filled with a heady mixture of things. Which included travel, exercise classes & all manner of other interesting projects & interests. Most of these it has to be said coming to an abrupt end as the shutters came down collectively on our personal freedom.
Banged Up
As my frustration grew at not being allowed out I started wearing skirts & tights rather than jeans just to do the shopping.
The restrictions were lef many feeling trapped & fed up including those of us with access to green space. to wring out a sense of pleasure & satisfaction in completing the most mundane of tasks. Including taking the car through a car wash!
The highlight of the week was to put my new motorbike helmet through its paces. Streaming music & enabling conversation between rider & pillion whilst breezing along was great.
The phone rang in my helmet & I couldn’t recall how to answer. So decided that the perfect learning opportunity was not whilst we were screaming down the motorway.
The link below is to the bike shop where I bought my helmet for anyone who might want to find out more.
https://www.fowlers.co.uk/shop/premier
Christmas At Home
Given the plans for Christmas were mutating faster than the corona virus seems to be. We abandoned the concept of a traditional roast.
Mindful of not wanting to purchase food that potentially could be wasted we opted a ‘Tex Mex’ meal with my creative daughter making funky tree decorations.
It was a ‘good call’ as the latest rules did impact our modest plans. Forcing us to revise the shopping list again as the guest list shrank further.
In the meantime I filled my days with a mix of guitar practice, conference calls & other computer related tasks. To give me a break from the tv I have watched a few streamed music gigs & festivals which were fun.
Passing the Time
It feels that in the last few months, it feels like I have watched more television than in my entire life. I was shocked to realise I had completed 300 home workouts too which doesn’t include the zoom yoga classes either.
During this time we also managed to play family darts matches via the internet. Surprising what can be achieved with a laptop & a darts app.
I have taken the plunge and posted one of my short stories on this site and possibly will add some other things too. If i am feeling really brave the song I have written but I might have to issue a warning before listening notice if I do.
As I write this it is actually what is known as the ‘shortest day’ so that means the evenings will start to get a little lighter by a few minutes each day. So maybe there will sort of be some light after all? I certainly hope so.
Looking Forward
Wishing all who read this a very safe, happy Christmas & hope you find a way to celebrate as the end of 2020. Let’s all hope that 2021 is a whole lot brighter.