Life in a Lockdown #18
Gosh, here we are at week 18.
More of the places we had been ordering food from are going back to normal, although a few have said they want to keep delivery long term which is AMAZING.
As someone who spends most of their time at home (and is banned from the kitchen as I forget things are hot), it has been amazing to have good meals delivered. Giving Ash a break from the kitchen and having more choice than pizza.
Sadly a number of places are back in lockdown here in England, with the lockdown happening with 3 hours notice before Eid. This makes me really sad, as it meant so many people couldn’t celebrate and see their family as planned.
As always I have to kick off this post with saying thank you to Bex at Futures for coming on this journey of lockdown remembrance each week and of course Jenni at Lyrical Host (affiliate link) for kickstarting the idea!
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1) How are you feeling/coping?
2) What are you doing to keep yourself occupied?
3) How are you dealing with everything at the moment – are you self-isolated, going out for essentials etc? Has this changed?
4) What advice do you have for others?
5) What have you bought this week that others might like? Especially if from a small business.
6) How has your routine been this week?
7) Have you planned anything for once lockdown is over in the past 7 days?
8) Anything else?
So what did week 18 hold:
1) How are you feeling/coping?
My last infection came back, apparently, the short course of antibiotics wasn’t quite enough. So I have my fingers crossed this time they will work.
I am feeling absolutely exhausted from it all. I actually got up took my antibiotics and went back to bed on Sunday not getting up till 4.
I’m finding my DBT hard going, two hours on a video call on a Monday morning plays straight into my fatigue. However, I am still hoping it will help. I just have to keep at it.
2) What are you doing to keep yourself occupied?
For the third week running it is still all about TikTok and Once Upon a Time.
There was a lot of Facebook markets over the weekend as well which were fun to look at. Ash got a lot of cookies and I got myself a few bits, like a candle and sleep stones.
3) How are you dealing with everything at the moment – are you self-isolated, going out for essentials etc? Has this changed?
I’m still struggling with masks, they make me overheat and hello anxiety, but I’ve also found they make me feel safer. So I am hopeful I will get more used to them.
We are still not going out unless it is essential and I think that will pretty much be how this year will go for us.
4) What advice do you have for others?
I can only say what I have been saying for weeks now do what you think is right. No one else knows your health / your story better than you.
5) What have you bought this week that others might like? Especially if from a small business.
I feel like face coverings could become the unlikely trend of this year.
This isn’t a bought by me as it was sent to me for an Instagram review, but I thought I would include it here, as face coverings are becoming more important.
Made by Waring Brooke this Personalised Monogram Face Mask comes in at £12.50 and will take up to two initials, while also being available in a choice of colours.
They have been made using two layers of knit cotton and are actually really comfortable. The way they are made is really different from other masks I have tried as the parts are folded over each other. However, it sits comfortably over your nose and chin and of course, keeps you from touching your nose or mouth while out.
I’ve not had anything arrive I’ve bought – but hopefully, I’ll have some new fun buys from small businesses for you.
6) How has your routine been this week?
It’s been OK I’ve had to keep to one due to taking meds at certain times. Though that has also meant I’ve had a sleep after. Which isn’t the best.
7) Have you planned anything for once lockdown is over this week?
Nope, I feel like with mine and Ash’s health issues being able to be “normal” again is so very far off.
8) Anything else.
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Sorry to hear you have been poorly. We have to wear face masks at work and a 9 hour shift doing physical work in them is really uncomfortable, especially as a woman who is starting menopause #eek
Oh gosh I bet that is a too much to cope with at times – they make me so hot as it is!
The weather has been very strange hasn’t it – apparently, we are due storms next year.
I’ve been finding out about some local small businesses closing for good and it is very sad.
Sorry you’ve been unwell. I really hope the antibiotics help, and you feel better soon. I am not liking wearing masks either, but they do seem to help. Sending you big hugs and love. xx
Thank you ❤ I am hoping this course as worked and all will be OK now.
I hope you get rid of your infection quickly ! This lockdown has gone on so long and I’ve been locked down again living in Yorkshire. It really plays on our mental health issues . I just found out that my daughter has melanoma in her arm -another blow ! Just hoping they can get rid of it quickly x
Oh my goodness I hope your daughter is OK and they can sort it out for her.
A nice read!! I am the same as you in that I absolutely hate wearing masks to the shops and stuff, it is so uncomfortable!
It’s so horrid isn’t it – gets so hot and urgh – I do feel safer in some ways though as well.
wow… week 18? It’s pretty crazy, right! Sorry about your infection, I hope the antibiotic helps!
Thank you so much – it has been a long old time hasn’t it.
Face coverings are definitely the new trend! I already have a whole collection!
I have to admit I have quite a few, I quite like choosing different ones.
I cannot believe it has been eighteen weeks. It has truly been too long.
I know I never would have thought this would be something we would be going through.
Sorry to hear that face masks make you feel hot but as you say it somehow does help to keep us safe and yes this is going to be a likely trend. I have 3 different masks and just ordered another one today to match my clothes
Ohh love that you have all different styles coming in! That is awesome.
This year has been so tough for so many people. Having such a major change of routine is anxiety-inducing for many of us.
It is so hard isn’t it – I think so many people are struggling.
Oh gosh, this pandemic really change our lives and I think because of that wearing a face mask is a must and one of the most important essentials that we have in our house. Hope you feel better soon.
It is amazing just how quickly everything in our lives has changed this year isn’t it.
I have a face mask with a clear plastic panel so people can see my lips. As I am deaf it helps promote the importance of lip reading , masks are a nightmare for the deaf community. We cannot lip read plus the elastic around the ears pulls our hearing aids off!
These are such a good idea – I was worried about them fogging up (like I said on Facebook) I might have to get some just so I know I can be more inclusive.
I work in a GP surgery and have found that a lot of people now think the pandemic has passed and everything should be back to ‘normal’ (whatever that is!). We are taking a lot of verbal abuse which is really beginning to get me down, and if they continue with that attitude, it’s more likely to create a second wave as they are no longer taking precautions. So pretty fed up generally….
That is so horrid 🙁 I am so sorry you are having to go through that it isn’t fair on you at all.
The area where we live has been put on stricter lock down measures until August 18. It makes me envious to read about how other countries have done so much to prevent community spread. Until we flatten the curve, I will have to live with anxiety everyday.
Oh no I am so sorry you are going through that. It isn’t fair at all on anyone – it’s a shame people aren’t trying to be careful for the sake of others.
We went to Alton Towers last week and although you don’t need to use a mask to walk around you have to wear them on rides. I really struggled.
Oh gosh – I bet that is so strange, I have so many memories of Alton Towers, I couldn’t imagine going now as it would be so odd I think.
Sorry you have not be great this week, with masks i think finding the right ones can be a challenge but there are many different little variants so you can eventually find one that suits you better, ill be honest I’m not a TikTok person, my daghter is but i cant get into it.
Definitely I think I need to keep trying out different ones helps, this one I’ve found doesn’t feel like I’m sucking it in when I breathe which is a plus.
I can’t believe we’re on week 18! It’s both flown by and dragged at the same time! I hope those antibiotics kick in and you’re feeling better soon.
It is crazy, isn’t it?! It feels like a mix of forever and so quick.
I hope that you will feel better soon. This Personalised Monogram Face Mask looks good to use. I will check this out.
Thank you so much – they are so well made!
My kids school decided to do remote learning for at least 6 weeks. I’m happy I don’t have to worry about their masks for a little while longer.
That’s good I think distance learning should stay for a while. Though I do realise some children aren’t coping so well with it.
Thanks for the update. Sorry to hear that your infection came back. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
2020 the year of infection and virus for me lol.
It’s comforting to know that we are not alone in feeling this way.
Definitely – I think the whole world has come together in how we are feeling.
It’s hard to believe it’s week 18! Hope you feel better soon.
Thank you so much, it really is crazy – I have a feeling we will be going on for a while to go.
I am sorry to hear that you haven’t been too well lately. I hope you get better soon.
Thank you so much – I hope all is OK with you.
You need to link me these Facebook markets you’ve been attending – you seem to get some lovely stuff. Hope the infection clears up soon x
HAha there’s so many I definitely can ❤❤ I keep finding more which perhaps isn’t a good thing lol.
I thinks people are getting used to face coverings and have now almost become a fashion accessory with all the different styles , prints and colours. Who had imagined that we would go through such a difficult phase in our lives. I think most people are just getting used to this new routine and I think even when this passes we will still be in good habits for sanitizing and hand washing.
It is really strange isn’t it – they are definitely the unexpected accessory of the year!
I’m plodding along that’s all I feel we can do right now. I’m def going to take part in this too so will link up.
Aww yay thank you – definitely come and link up I would love to read your post.
I like your face mask! I have bought myself a few personalized ones for fun. I figure they’ll be around for a while, so why not?
Definitely I think we are going to have to wear them long term so it’s nice to have some different choices.
I’m struggling a little with the masks at the moment, I find Im actually touching my face more than I usually would and I struggle to breathe, but I guess it’s just a case of getting used to it.
I got super excited when I saw your mask as I thought you’d had a BSB (Backstreet Boys) mask made haha!!
Yes, I’ve noticed this – I am always trying to readjust it when I am wearing it.
Haha that is so funny I hadn’t even thought of that.
It really been very hard for everyone, self isolating and all that. It’s been awfully boring but we thank God we’re alive. Thanks for a wonderful post.
Definitely we have been doing the best and doing all we can! That is something we have to remember.
I hope you feel better soon. I agree that masks are probably going to be the unlikely trend this year!
Thank you so much! Definitely not a trend I ever thought I would come across.
Sorry you’ve been unwell. I hope the antibiotics help, and you feel better soon. Sending you some healing vibes!
Thank you so much that means a lot.