April 2020 Update

Hi, how are you all doing at this strange time? Thought I would do a quick April 2020 update post. I haven’t posted much on here, mainly because I am really busy. Work is busy for me as always, but then outside of work, I am trying to do spring cleaning and various other bits and bobs. As a lot of people are furloughed and are doing lots of house renovation work and deep cleaning and sorting, it’s giving me the bug to do the same. I am jealous of them having the time! How ridiculous of being jealous of that. I am sure people on the receiving end do not feel quite so lucky and think I am only thinking that way because of how hectic my life continues to be.

Anyway, we have found out we are under the quarantine conditions for at least another 3 weeks!

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Positivity

Things I am loving right now

• Not commuting to work – I am able to use the extra time for some lovely long walks in the sunshine with Luna
• I am eating so much better, as I am at home and whilst food is scared I am able to think about what to make and not feel frazzled and resorted to a takeaway
• I am chatting more to people – I am not one for the phone but facetime and what’s app video etc is great and I am enjoying taking the time to talk
• Some really good people doing live streams and videos filled with positivity. I am loving the Youtube Some Good News hosted by John Krasinski (love him!!) there are just too many to mention!!
• Getting up and putting on clothes I am not confident enough to wear out to work!!
• Nespresso – thank god they are still delivering as that’s one of the main things I miss. Going out for a coffee!!

The not so good

• Feeling physically exhausted – work is so busy and I find it hard to switch off. I have had to take some time back as it was starting to affect me too much!
• I feel like I read to much into some peoples messages. Whether its people at work or friends and family, I always feel like there are little digs in there. I think if you see someone in person you have the opportunity to read the situation properly, but it’s hard when you can’t see the persons intent.
• Hearing the numbers who have sadly died. Feels surreal and a bit like the Hunger Games where they find out who has died at the end of each day and what is happening in different districts
• Feeling a little like I have no space
• Going out – its hard not to feel paranoid when doing the essential food shop, that someone is going to infect you
• Not seeing my family – my Mum and Dad are struggling without seeing us all and despite video calls, it’s so hard for them.
• Not being motivated to run – before the lockdown, I was running with a group and doing 5k. Even after it first started I was getting out, but I have prioritised walking Luna overrunning and whilst I love our walks, I feel as though I am going to go back to square one with my running.

Things I am doing

I have started crocheting again – partly to keep my hands busy and stop me snacking. I have crocheted some cute hair scrunchies.

I am also sewing again and have made cushion covers. On the list to make next is a headband to cover my grey!!

Watching

Like most people, I have watched the Tiger King. Loved it!

I am watching Brooklyn 99 from the start (think I have got to season 3) and have finally got into Peaky Blinders. It took me quite a few episodes but I am enjoying it now.

Chloe and I sat and watched Too Hot to handle which I wouldn’t normally say is my thing, but I really enjoyed it. and I am watching The Rookie – really enjoying that one too.

Of course, I have watched loads of YouTube. Been watching some Sims 4 videos and it’s made me want to play again.

Playing

As many of you might know I am a gamer. I seem to switch between gaming and reading and at the moment I have been gaming more.

I am currently enjoying Subnautica on the Xbox and Call of Duty Warzone – so much better than Fortnite!!

Other stuff

I ordered some doughnuts from a new place I found on Instagram. They came really quickly and were absolutely delicious 😋 the company is called Stupendonuts check them out!

I am also still doing Slimming World – I know and I still had a doughnut as a treat!

I have had slimmer of the week for two weeks running! And I am doing well at the moment (if I do say so myself!)

Anyway think that’s all for now!

Julie x