Quarantine Thoughts
First of all, I want to wish good health to anyone reading this and I genuinely hope that everyone is staying safe during this confusing, heartbreaking and surreal time. I also want to thank every single NHS worker and key worker who is sacrificing their wellbeing in order to take care of others. I have the utmost admiration and gratitude for each of these individuals, and I am incredibly grateful for our healthcare system that is serving us all so well. For those that have lost a loved one during this time, my thoughts are with you. I'm so sorry.
I've found it quite interesting that when I was living and working in Paris with such a busy schedule, I was incredibly frustrated at the lack of time I had to write on my blog. But it seems that now I have all the time in the world, the words just aren't coming, and the inspiration is running somewhat dry. This isolation period has brought a rollercoaster of emotions, some welcome and some not so much and I think I speak for everyone when I say we feel a little lost and aimless at this moment in time; not quite sure how to fill our days and how long this lifestyle will go on for.
Despite my creative juices seeming to have run a little dry, I have been determined to write something, anything, just so that I can feel some satisfaction towards my productivity and to try and reignite the love I have for this blog and writing for it. I'm going to keep it rather simple so as to ease myself gently back into the swing of writing and also in the hopes that it brings a little joy to those reading. It really is the little things such as reading uplifting things, baking treats, enjoying fresh air (and many more little pleasures) that enable days to pass us by without plummeting into a pit of anxiety and helplessness. But just to confirm, if you do feel yourself tumbling into that abyss, that's OK. We're only human. We're staring a global pandemic right in the face. Cut yourself some slack.
Here are some thoughts I've had during this quarantine:
1. *Bakes a few banana breads* Me getting too big for my boots: Make way for the next Mary Berry. I'm officially a domestic goddess; completely unparalleled to anyone I've ever known.
2. I am incredibly grateful for my friends who have been an incredible support and without whom life would be so very dull.
3. I cannot run a 5k.
4. I am finally back in Hertfordshire and I cannot see my boyfriend. This pandemic is even more of a hindrance than moving to Canada for 5 months was. Thank goodness for Twitter reassuring me that so many others are also in this situation.
5. My emotions are a real rollercoaster. Sometimes my mood is up, sometimes it's down and it's so overwhelming.
6. Houseparty was so much fun while it lasted. Quickdraw was the elite game.
7. I am genuinely heartbroken about not being able to have my full experience living in Paris for my year abroad. It really is the most frustrating thing to happen, however, I am so lucky that I had 2 months of it and I loved every second of it. I'm so grateful I even had the opportunity to begin with.
8. Mini eggs rule all.
9. Should I jump on the Tiger King bandwagon? WHO IS CAROLE BASKIN AND WHY IS HER NAME INFILTRATING MY TIMELINES?!
10. Spending time in nature instantly boosts my mood and I should make a greater effort to make this an essential part of my everyday routine.
11. Asda Hitchin is the best local supermarket for shorter queue times and well-stocked shelves. Asda Luton is not. Avoid Asda Luton at all costs.
12. I've left my entire pill supply - as well as most of my belongings - in my flat in Paris. This will be fun.
13. I do love spending time with my family. I am unbelievably grateful for my parents and my sister.
14. Productivity is, at this moment in time, extremely overrated. There is far too much pressure to "be our best selves" by using all of this free time that's been thrust upon us to be super productive and constantly busy. Sometimes it's perfectly OK to sit in front of the TV and binge watch Netflix. If that's what's going to make me happy, then that's exactly what I am going to do.
15. Instead of trying to be perpetually “productive”, I am dedicating my time to doing things that make me happy, no matter how big or small. I want to use this time to enjoy lifes little pleasures and make my mental well-being of paramount importance.
16. Why haven’t I won an Oh Polly Twitter competition yet?
17. Things I will never take for granted again: Wetherspoons, Pornstar martinis, Wagamamas (or going out for anything to eat for that matter), the London Underground (never thought I would miss the tube...), hugging my friends and being able to be less than 2 metres apart from other human beings.
18. Zoom quizzes with the besties really are such a fun way to spend a Friday night, apart from having to restart the session every 40 minutes. Note to self: find some friends with Zoom Premium.
19. Alexa, play "I Want To Break Free" by Queen.
20. “Stop trying to make greasy hair happen. It’s not going to happen” - me to Myself
21. 75% off The Sims 4!? Yes please.
22. My most used phrase of the last month has been "Can't wait to ... when this is all over".
23. I am SO proud of my friends having to navigate their final year at university during lockdown. Kudos to them, their maturity, acceptance and perseverance is inspiring.
24. I am craving a 9-piece chicken McNugget meal. Anyone else?
25. What day is it today?
26. My dreams are strangely vivid at the moment.
27. Why is all the yeast sold out everywhere? The Great British Bake-Off 2020 better be extra great this year.
28. Feeling very grateful that the weather is so beautiful. Is this pathetic fallacy in reverse?
29. I high key love Rishi Sunak.
30. Never will I ever take social activities for granted again.
Stay safe, everyone ♡
Despite my creative juices seeming to have run a little dry, I have been determined to write something, anything, just so that I can feel some satisfaction towards my productivity and to try and reignite the love I have for this blog and writing for it. I'm going to keep it rather simple so as to ease myself gently back into the swing of writing and also in the hopes that it brings a little joy to those reading. It really is the little things such as reading uplifting things, baking treats, enjoying fresh air (and many more little pleasures) that enable days to pass us by without plummeting into a pit of anxiety and helplessness. But just to confirm, if you do feel yourself tumbling into that abyss, that's OK. We're only human. We're staring a global pandemic right in the face. Cut yourself some slack.
Here are some thoughts I've had during this quarantine:
1. *Bakes a few banana breads* Me getting too big for my boots: Make way for the next Mary Berry. I'm officially a domestic goddess; completely unparalleled to anyone I've ever known.
2. I am incredibly grateful for my friends who have been an incredible support and without whom life would be so very dull.
3. I cannot run a 5k.
4. I am finally back in Hertfordshire and I cannot see my boyfriend. This pandemic is even more of a hindrance than moving to Canada for 5 months was. Thank goodness for Twitter reassuring me that so many others are also in this situation.
5. My emotions are a real rollercoaster. Sometimes my mood is up, sometimes it's down and it's so overwhelming.
6. Houseparty was so much fun while it lasted. Quickdraw was the elite game.
7. I am genuinely heartbroken about not being able to have my full experience living in Paris for my year abroad. It really is the most frustrating thing to happen, however, I am so lucky that I had 2 months of it and I loved every second of it. I'm so grateful I even had the opportunity to begin with.
8. Mini eggs rule all.
9. Should I jump on the Tiger King bandwagon? WHO IS CAROLE BASKIN AND WHY IS HER NAME INFILTRATING MY TIMELINES?!
10. Spending time in nature instantly boosts my mood and I should make a greater effort to make this an essential part of my everyday routine.
11. Asda Hitchin is the best local supermarket for shorter queue times and well-stocked shelves. Asda Luton is not. Avoid Asda Luton at all costs.
12. I've left my entire pill supply - as well as most of my belongings - in my flat in Paris. This will be fun.
13. I do love spending time with my family. I am unbelievably grateful for my parents and my sister.
14. Productivity is, at this moment in time, extremely overrated. There is far too much pressure to "be our best selves" by using all of this free time that's been thrust upon us to be super productive and constantly busy. Sometimes it's perfectly OK to sit in front of the TV and binge watch Netflix. If that's what's going to make me happy, then that's exactly what I am going to do.
15. Instead of trying to be perpetually “productive”, I am dedicating my time to doing things that make me happy, no matter how big or small. I want to use this time to enjoy lifes little pleasures and make my mental well-being of paramount importance.
16. Why haven’t I won an Oh Polly Twitter competition yet?
17. Things I will never take for granted again: Wetherspoons, Pornstar martinis, Wagamamas (or going out for anything to eat for that matter), the London Underground (never thought I would miss the tube...), hugging my friends and being able to be less than 2 metres apart from other human beings.
18. Zoom quizzes with the besties really are such a fun way to spend a Friday night, apart from having to restart the session every 40 minutes. Note to self: find some friends with Zoom Premium.
19. Alexa, play "I Want To Break Free" by Queen.
20. “Stop trying to make greasy hair happen. It’s not going to happen” - me to Myself
21. 75% off The Sims 4!? Yes please.
22. My most used phrase of the last month has been "Can't wait to ... when this is all over".
23. I am SO proud of my friends having to navigate their final year at university during lockdown. Kudos to them, their maturity, acceptance and perseverance is inspiring.
24. I am craving a 9-piece chicken McNugget meal. Anyone else?
25. What day is it today?
26. My dreams are strangely vivid at the moment.
27. Why is all the yeast sold out everywhere? The Great British Bake-Off 2020 better be extra great this year.
28. Feeling very grateful that the weather is so beautiful. Is this pathetic fallacy in reverse?
29. I high key love Rishi Sunak.
30. Never will I ever take social activities for granted again.
Stay safe, everyone ♡
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