Organising, Reading, and a Trip to the Theatre
I felt a little down last night after listening to the Downing Street briefing. They only confirmed what I was expecting - that lock-down cannot be lifted and that measures in some form are likely to be in place for the foreseeable future - but actually hearing it said knocked me back a little bit.
The choir practice worked it's magic and I felt more relaxed afterwards. There's no point in worry about something I can't change and there was a hint that the current restrictions although still in force may change, although no detail was given. I think it's the constant hints and suggestions that stress me, rather than actual having facts to come to terms with.
On to today, and I'm tidying up in the playroom this morning. I have some paperwork to file and need to tidy up one shelf where files and books fell out when I pulled the jigsaw puzzles out and I just crammed them back in. This shouldn't take up too much time so once it's tidy I will go through the boxes of scrap-booking and card making resources to see what I can donate for local families to use, and will also have a look through one of the bigger crates to see what else can go.
This afternoon is set aside for reading and playing the piano with a bit of jigsaw puzzle in between. I'm on my last puzzle now so will need to think about getting hold of some more. I usually buy second hand ones but that doesn't appeal to me at present so I will go online and see what is available, although I remember reading last week that there has been a huge demand for jigsaws and lots of places are out of stock.
This evening I'm off to the theatre to watch two plays - The Croft starring Gwen Taylor, and The Habit of Art (which I had tickets to see at the theatre), starring Matthew Kelly and David Yelland. I'm looking forward to seeing both of them.
Today's list of things to do:
- physical: nothing for a while, doctor's orders.
- in the fresh air: time in the garden if the rain holds off
- around the house: tidy the playroom
- social: blogging, phone calls with friends
- fun: piano practice, reading, jigsaw puzzle, watch The Croft and The Habit of Art.
I'm sorry the briefing got you down for a bit, but, you have the right perspective - no point in worrying about things you can't control. All we can do is manage our own lives to make the best of things. I'm glad the choir practice helped. I hope you are able to find more jigsaw puzzles. Or, maybe do some that are online?
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good day and enjoy your visit to the theater! :)
I'm okay now, thanks Bless. It's not unexpected but depressing to hear it all the same.
DeleteI will look into getting some more puzzles as they will definitely be needed now. I hadn't thought about online ones but ideally don't want to increase the already considerable amount of screen time if I can avoid it. It's worth thinking about though.
I think I will have to turn the heating back on (it's only 16°C in here) so it's all cosy and snug fit my trip to the theatre.
Have a lovely time at the theatre. The news isn't encouraging, is it, but better not to ease off too soon and create another wave of infection.
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I think the lockdown will be in place in some form for the rest of this year at least, if not longer. Until there is a vaccine we remain vulnerable and they are now saying that there is uncertainty as to whether actually having the virus does give a person immunity.
DeleteI'm looking forward to seeing both of these plays. I had a ticket to see The Habit of Art but it was obviously cancelled, so I'm pleased to have the opportunity to see it online. I like Gwen Taylor so will be interested to see her in The Croft, which has received good reviews.
I think everywhere they are saying more details to follow about lock down easements. I think it is meant to relieve some of that behaviour fatigue, everyone then feels OK I can do for another couple of weeks. Our provincial Premiere has also said, easing restrictions will be in stages, with a pause after each easement, just to see if numbers of infections rise dramatically. I personally am in no rush to end lock down. Our little village lies between two hard hit areas & if they are released I am sure they will flood into our area for all the parks & open space. No thank you, please stay in your own area.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoy the theatre tonight.
We still have too many people here who seem to have problems understanding the instructions to socially distance and to stay at home. I worry that any talk of how and when they plan to ease the restrictions will encourage these same people to flout the rules even more and jump the gun. I think it is way too soon to talk about ending the lockdown and I think it will make it much harder if they ease restrictions too soon, have a second and worse spike, and then have to enforce a much stricter lockdown to combat it.
DeleteQuite agree. I think it's irresponsible of journalists and opposition politicians to keep asking when and how the lockdown might end. Answering those questions now would only provide yet more scope for endless dissection and pronouncements of opinion on things which are as yet in any case irrelevant, which would in turn feed restlessness and anxiety while clouding what is essentially a very simple message. I think our restrictions are far from "draconian" - they are entirely rational and more than fair. It's amazing some people can't or won't "get" it. I hope you're doing OK. I'm having to work harder to stay buoyant, but like you and Mary-Lou, I would much rather we stick with it than give up too soon and create a whole new and worse scenario. Be well!
DeleteI'm doing okay, thanks. It's taking a bit more effort to stay positive but I am managing. The main issue is the days lacking a real purpose so I need to work out how to address that. I don't care how long it takes but, until there is a vaccine we are all vulnerable. This is what is missing in the argument for ending the lockdown. They seem to be forgetting that the lockdown was never a cure, but a way of ensuring the health system could cope and attempting to reduce the number of deaths. The risk is still there, lockdown hasn't removed that at all.
DeleteThe UK press are behaving appallingly. This isn't the time for point scoring or trying to catch the government out. Every other occupation has risen to the challenge and are doing what is required of them, even if at the moment it is to do nothing. The key workers are putting their lives on the line, the entertainment industry are generously sharing performances for free, and the press are excelling at negativity, criticism, and asking idiotic questions!
I have learned weeks ago to severely limit my intake of news, because as a friend said to me recently, they don't really know that much to share which is useful. Keeping track of sad statistics is just too depressing. On a lighter note, I am completely jealous that your theaters are still open. I am sure you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI only watch the government briefing every day but ignore the media interpretation and negativity.
DeleteThe UK theatres are definitely closed. My 'trip' to the theatre is a virtual one, taking advantage of all the shows that have been released online.
Hello Eileen,
ReplyDeleteThe news in general also confuses me and I intend not to listen, just the essential to be informed.
Good work plans and fun!
About puzzles, there are several online and very interesting.
A hug and let's take care
Ailime
I've been searching for online puzzles today and also to see what's available to purchase but haven't reached a decision yet.
DeleteHope all is well with you and your family. Stay safe x
It's hard to hear news like that when we're all hoping to be back out doing things soon. I find my own time in the garden to be soothing as I'm sure you do :) Your theatre trips sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI suppose that deep down I was hoping it'd all go away! I just need to add some more music daily and I'll be fine.
DeleteI still find myself wishing it'd all just go away lol I'm more of a homebody than you, so it's easier for me, but the pretty warm weather has me longing for park time. I enjoy playing with my spotify playlist. I think it's up to 19 hours long now lol
Delete19 hours! Wow 😂😂
DeleteThe next county to mine is opening their beaches on Monday. I think my county will follow soon. And people will flock to beaches and I’m afraid that a second wave will come after that.
ReplyDeleteI hope you enjoyed the visit to the theatre.
Tomorrow I plan to walk around the yard and take photos for WPSH. 😁
That's really scary. I hope you can stay safe.
DeleteI've just finished watching the plays ... both enjoyed, so the evening was a success.
Snap, I'm sorting out the rest of my WPSH photos tomorrow as well. Good luck.
I know what you mean about those briefings. That's part of why I was so down last Friday. Ours was supposed to start to be lifted on the 30th but is now going through the 15th May (after that it will still be in some form). I knew it was coming, but hearing it just made me cry. I was supposed to be leaving to see daughter on the Saturday too. My husband tells me it isn't something I can control, but still - sigh.
ReplyDeleteThe silly thing is that I was expecting lockdown to continue for many months so it wasn't a shock, but for some reason the confirmation that it has been extended upset me. I'm okay about it now though ... it's in our best interests.
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