in the uk we're supposed to only go out if its absolutely essential ... i'm lucky/unlucky in being a key worker - i have to go out, but that also means i have to put myself at risk
TMW even your favorite ice-cream can't produce an endorfine of excitement. It's in the freezer, engulfed in darkness, cold and alone and for the first time in my life, I do not care to eat it. TMW it's apparent that pleasantries and conformities have overstayed their visit, suspending you in jadedness. TMW you braze yourself: It's time for the pain. No, I don't mean physical pain. Actually, physical too, but I mostly mean breaking bad habits. Since the lockdown seems to be here to stay I got to change my approach before I transform into a stone. I hate disciplining myself, but...
TMW you read a heart-warming story on the BBC about Pandas getting romantic when the crowds aren't allowed in, a heart-warming illustrated story... and TMW when another forum you frequent paints a slightly different version of the same story... ETA - who would have guessed that pandas know the Heimlich manoeuvre...?!
Oh, God, YES! That movie is terrific. It may require a musical ear that has some miles, I will admit.
TMW you realize the vast psychological gulf between being on vacation and being off work due to a state of emergency. I get...well, I get an obscene amount of time off every year. Don't make a ton of money, but whatever. So I'm used to spending long periods at home and too much time on the internet, but the prime minister officially declared an emergency last night and it just feels different here in my computer room. That's all.
I guess I can go outside and sit in the garden and enjoy the nice weather there. Wasn’t really much of an “outdoorsy” sort of person before, anyway. Small mercies. TMW you realise how precious is every single breath.. because not everyone gets the luxury to take it - excuse me if this post makes you sad. I’ll let myself out now.
TMW you wish you had gotten the choc chip cookies instead of the rich teas. Followed by TMW you remember the reason you did that was to ensure longevity, because your self restraint doesn't work with cookies.