- finding food sources that will deliver (I have asthma and Bill just turned 72)
- taking stock of what food we have and where it is
- tackling the gardens when weather permits
- convincing Bill to stay home
- learning Zoom and Whatsapp to communicate with WI Committee and Book Group
- finding new programmes on Netflix (Simon shared his code with us) that Bill will watch
- proofing my US tax return sent by the accountant (I think she used various and weird exchange rates on my British income and I'm completely unimpressed)
- putting together a craft email on how to make bunting for WI Craft Group
- having developed a toothache and the dentist won't see me so long as I can eat, sleep and don't have a fever (though once I have a fever, since I cough all the time, will he see me then?), I clean my teeth a lot, do salt water mouthwashes and rub on Colgate toothpaste for sensitive teeth.
- wash my hands obsessively
- go for long walks to try to counteract all the food we're eating (Bill is still running)
- trying new recipes as a form of entertainment
- trying not to sit still for more than 30 minutes at a time (bad for your health to sit too long)
Who knew staying at home could be so exhausting?
It's always hard to start writing again after a pause, I seem to have to find my voice again. But I have started taking photos again and those always help me get started with the words.
Hope you'll join in with comments! I may find time to look up some of my old blogging buddies to see if they've picked up their blogs again.
(P.S. In addition to writing new posts, I'm going back and reviewing old drafts that never got published. For example, a couple about redecorating and rearranging my craft room:
The Great Sewing Room Reveal - Part I & Part II
(P.S. In addition to writing new posts, I'm going back and reviewing old drafts that never got published. For example, a couple about redecorating and rearranging my craft room:
The Great Sewing Room Reveal - Part I & Part II
4 comments:
Welcome back Shelley! I look forward to reading your blog again. :)
Hey Lisa! Thanks for the comment, a nice surprise. Thanks also for the email telling me one of the links didn't work. I've attempted to fix it so hopefully it works now. Take care of yourself! x
Hi Shelley, I am so happy to find your blog. I have been wondering how you and Bill are doing with this pandemic. Across the pond here in Oklahoma we are doing well. So far so good. Last December my Facebook account was hijacked and so I have missed out knowing what is going on with many of my friends. But for the most part , a break from Facebook has been a good change for me. I am sorry about your toothache and I hope that you get some relief very soon. You are a superb writer and always make me feel like we are chatting over a cup of hot tea or perhaps a Diet Coke. Stay safe, Jan and Jerry
Hey Jan!! So lovely to hear from you. I've been thinking about you guys a lot lately ever since looking at your FB page and finding nothing. I expect you have a broader more relaxing life since giving up FB. I try not to spend too much time there, sadly I spend more time this days reading newspapers, something I seem to have decided was my 'duty'. Never mind. Glad to hear you all are doing OK. Aren't we living in interesting times? You are very kind about my writing. I worry sometimes that being able to type rapidly means I drone on in a stream of consciousness. Your Diet Coke reference made me smile. Yes I did used to live on them, but rarely drink pop these days. You and Jerry have so many home-based hobbies I'm hoping you'll be able to stay safe and well! Love to you both. Shelley x
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