One hundred days since Boris announced the country was in lockdown. For many of us it had started before then.
We had already started closing our doors on the outside world. Staying away from the places and people we love.
Did I know then that within days my Auntie Gladys would be gone, that I had no idea when I’d next see my sister or hug my mum. No I didn’t. It’s been traumatic, it’s been and continues to be sad.
BUT
Also let’s remember there’s a lot of good coming out of this bizarre and weird time.
Encouragement
Friends keeping in touch with messages, notes, cards, gifts and telephone calls.
Diversity
Our local pub has kept us all going by opening an ice cream sundae bar and turning their usual menu into a takeaway one.
New routines
Twice weekly shopping trips to our local markets instead of impersonal supermarkets. Quality food from the fishmonger, butcher, greengrocer and bakery. At the same time having a good chat and a bit of banter.
Despite the library being shut there’s always a glut of books to read. New programmes on tv to watch, walks in nature to balance the mood and emotions.
Jobs to do, crafting and blogging and neighbours, dog walkers horse riders and children to keep entertained daily with our garden gate displays.
So despite being 100 days into a terrible pandemic there is some good coming out of it. I wonder how others will mark today.
Me, I’m watching a feel good film The Beautiful Fantastic and I know my best friend is too because she rang to remind me we had seen it at the cinema in 2016. And I in turn rang my Mum to tell her to watch it. Then I messaged my sister to tell her I’d ring for a chat when it finishes.
So whatever you are doing and whatever the days ahead bring, just think there’s still a lot of good stuff out there.
Stay safe and stay local
Lynn
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Beautiful post Lynn ! What’s your fav movie 🎥 I wonder .. Yey it’s a strange old world .. Keep safe as safe can bee 🐝 Xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Maria
DeleteI’ve not got a fave movie but I do find myself watching Goodbye Christoper Robin a lot. I’m going to watch Pollyanna again this week I think. Philip says I’m like her. Better check for myself heehee.
Lots of love to you both xxx
What a beautiful post, Lynn, full of positive things to be happy about in this saddest of times! Sending much love to you both from the two of us xxx
ReplyDeleteWe have to try and extract the good things from this mess don’t we Ann. I’m enjoying being home and the little routines that are evolving.
DeleteIt’s lovely to read each other’s blogs as well, keeping in touch with each other is a godsend.
Take care dear friends xxx
A lovely thoughtful peace that a lot of us feel too. I had been terrified about our building being apartments for older people but by some miracle none of us got it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Maureen, I’m glad you enjoyed my little blog.
DeleteI can understand your worries and I hope things are getting easier for you now.
Take great care xxx
Wow we’re has the time gone? It has been longer for us, we went into lockdown in feb and are slowly emerging, many places are still closed. People are still concerned, I. Still talk to my parents daily wondering when flights wil resume, japan will not allow US/UK In untill a vaccine has been found.
ReplyDeleteState of emergency has been lifted, but we are still told to use caution and wear masks in public places.
My favourite movie is chocolat I don’t know why, I just love it. My book collection is winding down nicely. This is our new normality and I am glad to accept it.
It taken some time to settle into the new norm but now i think we are enjoying it. If I didn’t have Mum to worry about I think I could be quite content in many ways. Although I miss going out with friends for a meal and drinks.
DeleteTake care Allie it’s lovely chatting with you xx
Lovely post
ReplyDeleteThank you 🙏
DeleteWhat a lovely post to start my week, Lynn.
ReplyDeleteWe watched The Beautiful Fantastic when it was on the i-player last year, it's very sweet. xxx
We have to look for the good in all this Vix and having our blog friends along with us is a great bonus.
DeleteWould be nice to have some proper summer sunshine and heat but not to worry there’s always lots to do inside and it’s a good excuse to catch up on reading and things I’ve recorded on the telly when the rain appears xxx