September 14th – Life After a Lockdown #76

Being away in Devon last week I took the week off posting Life After a Lockdown, it was nice to get away and just see somewhere different after so long at home. 

We had actually booked to go prior to the pandemic so it was long-awaited as well after having to change dates. 

I will write a post on the beautiful barn we stayed in as it was peaceful and mobility friendly. 

Honestly, I’ve stayed away from the news of late, but I guess the big news is a 1.25% rise in national insurance contributions. This alongside the decrease in universal credit of £20 per week is going to hit the lowest-paid hard. It is worrying how many will be pushed into poverty by these moves. 

On With The Linky!

Starting off I must say a huge thank you to Bex from Futures for joining me each week as my co-host and of course Jenni at Lyrical Host (affiliate link) for kickstarting the idea! 

If you would like to take part, it’s simple:

We ask that you give both Bex and I a link back in your post, as hosts of the linkup and you can copy the questions below. 

After that; all you need to do is pop back to mine or Bex’s post and add your link in the inlinkz.

1. How are you feeling/coping?
2. What have you been up to over the past 7 days? Are you living life as normal, being cautious or still being very careful?
3. What’s a helpful tip you would like the future to know about living in / or after a pandemic?
4. What tips do you have for others when out and about?
5. What is your favourite post of the past 7 days (it could be yours or someone else’s)?
6. What have you been grateful for over the past 7 days?
7. What has made you smile this week?
8. Anything else you would like to mention?

So what did week 76 hold:

1) How are you feeling/coping?

One running theme I’ve noticed a lot of late is how fatigued I am. I think after I was so ill that I ended up in hospital it has had a long term knock-on effect on my other issues.

Of course, I did have an exceptionally busy week last week – so it is to be expected this week is going to be hard. However, it was worth it and my wheelchair was incredible.

2) What have you been up to over the past 7 days? Are you living life as normal, being cautious or still being very careful?

We, of course, went to Devon last week, it was a huge adventure and we were very lucky with the weather.

The wheelchair of course meant I got to see more than I ever would have without it. We tried to stick to outdoor spaces to explore such as the Donkey Sanctuary, and while I couldn’t get into every area there was so much I was able to see just driving about in my chair. It was really nice to come across such a location that was so mobility friendly, to be honest.

We also went down to Lyme Regis and Charmouth, two of my favourite places to explore along the Jurrasic Coast. 

3) What’s a helpful tip you would like the future to know about living in / or after a pandemic?

Try not to stop making memories, you can choose to be careful, but don’t let everything stop. It has been such a boost getting out a bit. Choosing open spaces with plenty of fresh air, rather than enclosed locations can be helpful once lockdowns have lifted.

4) What tips do you have for others when out and about?

Sanitiser and spare masks are a must! We normally use reusable masks but tucked a pair of disposable in the wheelchair bag and it meant we always knew we had some on us. 

5) What is your favourite post of the past 7 days (it could be yours or someone else’s)?

I really love my review / competition of this botanical cast which can be used as a diffuser. It is from a small business, looks lovely and smells fantastic.

There is something wonderful about these casts and the bigger pieces of art you can get from The Foxglove Tree. Do check out my post if you haven’t seen it yet.

6) What have you been grateful for over the past 7 days?

Honestly my wheelchair, it really has allowed me to see more. I’m definitely not the best driver yet but it is already allowing me to see a bit more of the world which even if it is the local cafe is a big thing.

7) What has made you smile this week?

Getting away to Devon, seeing the donkeys and getting to see the sea. It was amazing to just see something different when I woke up each day as well.

8) Anything else you would like to mention?

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A huge thank you as always to everyone who linked up with us last week.

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