All this new found space is proving to be very handy as living in Victoria means more stringent social restrictions.
Which leads me to the topic of this ramble: surviving the lockdown!
For the most part, most of us have been relatively homebound since March this year and we are all dealing with restrictions, changes and frustrations that would test even the best of us.
Personally, Ive been quite restricted since May 2019 when I broke my arm and shoulder so I had no choice in the matter when it came to being housebound and curtailed, however the MOTH was used to getting up at ten to five every morning in Sydney and driving an hour and a half to get to work.
All that changed when covid19 made its unwanted entrance and the world as we know it, has changed so much.
As all our plans of travel fell through, we bought a big house in country Victoria and that has meant big changes to our normal routines.
I am not working and the MOTH is working less due to less work around and he is working from home which means the getting up time is more like 9:30, followed by a leisurely breakfast before the computer fires up.
It also means that the never ending list of jobs around the house is getting some attention and what was a cold, beige expanse of living areas etc, now resembles something far more desirable and the choice of comfy, inviting lounging areas and cocktail sipping corners abounds!
Added to that, we have some awesome neighbours who love nothing better than to down garden rakes and head over for a cuppa and cake!
For many people, these past few months have been hard. So many businesses have been closed and the small country town we live in, resembles a bit of a ghost town from Monday to Thursday as most of the shops are only open for the back end of the week. Even then, there are still some tight restrictions on how many can be in a shop and let me tell you, queuing outside a shop in 10 degree weather is frustrating!
Anyone who knows me, knows I do a lot of cooking, however the MOTH and I do love our breakfasts out, or coffee and cake, so having a lovely big walk in pantry, I decided to stock up on staples. There are still restrictions on quantity buying though as people still panic buy!
In order to survive in this new order world, we have all been compelled to make changes in our lives. Terms like 'social distancing' didn't exist until now and it can be a challenge, especially when queuing or not going in for the hug when seeing old friends.
Buying more things online has been a bit of a challenge for me as i am tactile and I much prefer the interaction with humans as part of the buying experience. Although, I must say, I do enjoy getting parcels delivered!
I do think we have managed the whole thing reasonably well, all things considered. For those who are socially awkward, introverted or shy, its been a bit of a godsend as their behaviour is now considered normal and acceptable, while those extroverted souls really have to hold back at times!
For me, I am quite happy to sleep a bit more, move a bit more slowly and take stock of what we have and how lucky we are to be in a safe place. I love spending extra time with the MOTH and although the waistlines are suffering, cooking comfort food has never felt so good.
Lets enjoy our 'time out' from the crazy and revel a bit more in our own backyards for a while longer.
As always, consider my virtual arms around you all
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