As we enter into our 4th week of lockdown, I felt compelled to capture my thoughts and musings during this bizarre and unchartered time.

Over the past few weeks, there are some key recurring thoughts that have occupied my mind, mostly late at night or when I’ve found myself with a rare moment of solitude. These thoughts are not a deep look at my psyche, but rather just some things I have been thinking about and which have largely defined my own experience of lockdown.

Being self employed (and having a husband who is in the same boat) has made me feel vulnerable and fearful. Everyday I think about those people who have lost everything.
The thought of resorting to a ‘proper job’ has once again come to the fore of my mind
I like routine - in fact, I struggle to function without one
6 year olds need CONSTANT entertainment and snacks
Home schooling is a myth; I would have made a terrible teacher
The strength of our communities (at work and home) continues to inspire me and often bring a lump to my throat; let’s remember this when ‘normality’ returns
My friends who work for the NHS are the most amazing troopers and I will tell them this everyday for the rest of my life. Their purpose and commitment really does give me huge perspective - and makes me burst with pride.
My mother could be a poster girl for self imposed (elderly) isolation - she is the most compliant human I have ever met, who knew!
We all need to change some things in our lives, not just for now, but forever - don’t get me started on panic buying 🤬
I feel lucky and blessed with what I have, I just needed something to remind me of this

So there you are - my 10 things. One reason for writing this is so I can look back and remember how I felt. And perhaps see what I’ve changed in my life! I do believe there will be light at the end of this tunnel, and I am just hopeful that this light shines as brightly for everyone as is possible. Let these dark times pass and the light resume soon….

Stay safe and well everyone x