Lockdown Skills

The first few days of the lockdown were the most difficult.  I baked.  I stress ate. I cried in the shower.  After a few days I got a grip and started giving myself daily activities.  I started writing again.  A friend had set up a blog for me a few years ago and I started posting weely.  I cleaned things that hadn't been cleaned in years. 

I  taught myself ZOOM.  I  took an online course through Meetups - a great place to find information on ANYTHING.I

My husband needs weekly injections.  I grew up watching my sister take insulin shots every day so this new task didn't bother me.  I had been trained to give injections years ago when my mother was on the trial drug, interferon.  I can now, for the most part, give painless injections.


I had to stop baking with the exception of muffins.  My metabolism has slowed down and I just can't eat many treats any more.  Instead, I take daily six feet apart walks with one of my friends behind Bell High School in the west end of Ottawa.  We have parking lot lunches at the local Wendys and an independet Greek restaurant, Athens Grill.

Friday night has been designated Boston Pizza night.  They now make a thin crust pesto pizza with arugula that is really good for a chain!

My biggest indulgence is podcasts.  I am totally addicted.  I HATE housework but find once I plug my beloved bluetooth into my phone I can listen to:   Imagine Life, Even the Rich, We Regret to Inform You, Someone Knows something to name a few of my favourites while I scrub, clean and dust.  "Chasing Cosby" took me through an entire ensuite bathroom.  "The Prodfather" another.  I learn while I clean and my mind stays engaged. The best part of podcasts is people can still produce them during quarantine.  My family has started calling me the "Pod zombie" because once my blue tooth is on, I am in my own world.

There was some drama when one of my dogs went after the cat and his tooth got knocked out.  It turns out the cat's tooth was rotting anyways.  It was mostly fur and noise but he got checked out and animal peace rules again here.

I  have a long list of things I can't wait to do. First, of course, is get back to work (I may have a work at home job starting next week I am just waiting for details).  When we finally get released I want a haircut, pedicure, drinks on a patio, a trip to the movies and most of all HUGS from all the people I love/like.

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