I haven’t much to say this week to write about. I’m in lockdown so there’s not much going on in my life that’s worth putting pen to paper, so to speak.
Weekly Prompt Challenge
So I’ve decided to join in with the excellent ‘weekly prompt challenge‘ set by Sue W and her partner GC. This weeks prompt is ‘Suggestion Box.’ My first piece of advice for the suggestion box is don’t put a glass demi-john on your head, especially when it’s half-filled with water! You will probably drown, but if you don’t you will definitely suffocate. As you can see from the main picture, I tried it and it didn’t end well.
A Little Humour
As always, I try to make my blog posts a little humourous as it helps me get through difficult times and hopefully gives you a giggle. I’m in Wales and we have just finished day one of a seventeen-day lockdown. I’ve never been particularly good at taking orders from anyone, but I believe this has to be done and I hope it helps bring us closer to the end of this awful pandemic. At the end of the day, if you want Covid to go away, we must all follow the advice given.
Do Anything You Want
On a lighter note, I have to admit I’ve been quite enjoying these involuntary moments of self-isolation. It’s given me the opportunity to do almost anything I want. DIY, playing the guitar, drawing, reading, blogging, photoshopping and dare I say it, driving a train on X-Box! So here’s another suggestion, make the most of the time and use it to do something you really enjoy. Read that book you’ve had on the shelf for a couple of years, make a meal, decorate the bedroom or at least make a plan to do it. Anything to keep you busy and your mind active.
Zoom?
Another suggestion for those who have a computer and most bloggers, if not all, must have access to a PC, phone or tablet, then Facetime or Zoom is a real boon. (Ooh, I’m becoming a poet), it costs nothing to video call your family and friends and it’s the next best thing to seeing them in the flesh. We may be apart, some of us are miles away and yet others are only yards, however, the circumstances are the same, we cannot meet up.
Write A Letter
How many of us have written a letter in recent times? We may have sent emails or text messages, but a real, handwritten letter full of positivity to a friend, relative or close family member, it can be very cathartic. Keep it positive and even funny if you wish. Now’s the time to do it and with many online retailers operating normally during the lockdown, order some flowers or a box of chocolates to go with the letter. Trust me, you’ll feel good and the recipient will feel even better.
Last But Not Least
My final suggestion is to avoid as much of the news on television and radio that you can. Certainly, keep well away from the conspiracy theorists on social media. They will drain your soul. I know it’s an extremely worrying time for a lot of people. Some will have lost loved ones and close friends, others will be suffering from anxiety and depression. I truly believe though, that the sooner we all do our bit, wear our masks, wash our hands and follow the rules, the sooner we will be able to beat this virus and get back to as near a normal life as possible. Stay safe and stay happy.
Your last two lines are perhaps the best and most important lines penned during these trying times. I pray the world pays heed of them.
Thank you, Roadtirement.
Exactly, but the entire writing stuff is just amazing
Thank you, Mridul. 🙂
I must say the demi-john is very fetching. It takes 30 years off you!
Thanks. Peter. Maybe I should try it on more often. 🙂
It could depend on what’s in the demi-john with you. Good scotch, bourbon or even a nice craft beer…of course that’d be one heck of a chug a lug.
Haha, just water I think, Lou. 🙂
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I thank you I thank you for some great moments reading your post nowadays you’re the only one that could get me the laugh and when they’re not funny they’re dead serious and they make you think and that’s what people are afraid to do they’re afraid to think that’s why they’re walking around like zombies taking all kinds of pills you make us think and you make us hope and you make us remember thank you Trev
Thank you. I’m pleased that you enjoy my posts and if they make you smile then that’s great too. Thank you ????
I agree Trev. the sooner people learn to behave responsibly, the sooner it will be over.
Thank you, Yeti. 🙂
Good advice, I avoid the so-called news completely, and scroll past the political nonsense on Instagram. ????????
Thank you, John.
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Trev, I was surprised to read this remark: “I’m in Wales and we have just finished day one of a seventeen-day lockdown.” Only now? Here in Los Angeles, we’ve been in a partial lockdown since March.
We have had social distancing and partial lockdowns all over the place, Rosaliene and a full lockdown earlier in the year. This is another full lockdown.
Excellent post,Trev! Interesting observations and helpful suggestions. <3 We want to avoid idleness and depression by staying active. And it's nice to accomplish something and make others happy! It sounds like you've got it covered! 🙂 In the last two days, I won two games for Scrabble, but today I suffered an ignominious defeat. 🙂
Stay safe and busy! Cheryl
Thank you, Cheryl. Sounds like you’re doing ok too. Keep up with the scrabble. 🙂
A positive article, I especially liked the last one avoiding the media as they mainly focused on their propaganda and building fake narratives, a decent article sir ????
Thank you, Shashank.
You know, I am going to have to give away your secret, Mr. Jones. I think you are just a really nice guy and not, in fact, a silly old sod at all.
Thank you, Herb, I don’t mind you giving away that secret. ????
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I always admire all the varied ways you fill your time. You really are the true definition of a ‘well rounded person’ and I do NOT mean physically.
Eldest daughter as you know only lives next door, but since the start of the pandemic we’ve
probably spent more time talking on the phone than we have in person! And now the weather has turned there’ll be no more evening drinks across the garden.
The times when she or her husband have been into my side of the house to do an odd job for me they’ve always worn masks and used hand gel.
Thankfully, we’re still allowed to have the single bubble person visit, that’s my son Joss and as it’s half term, from today I’ll have his company for the whole week. Even so, we go to great lengths to remain over two metres apart and constantly wash our hands.
Do you remember when I wrote about a friend’s daughter who refused to wear a mask and was constantly publishing conspiracy theories on Facebook? Well, apparently she’s had her Facebook page taken down! I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall when that happened!
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Thank you, Sue, I do appreciate your kind words. It is a difficult time, but I’m sure by sticking with the rules we’ll all get through this sooner than later. It’s good to know that Facebook are taking action against the conspiracy theorists. Thank you again, Sue. Stay safe. ????
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Great advice there – (I’m also in lockdown in North Wales) – I’d add one thing to your suggestions, there are many short educational courses available online – FREE courses though the Open University’s OpenLearn website or FutureLearn, which is affiliated. They range from a couple of hours only to a few hours a week for six weeks and cover almost anything. Got an interest in Hadrian’s Wall? There’s a course for that. Want study the stars? Shakespeare? Lean Norwegian?
Thank you, Eileen, that’s great. Stay safe. ????
Some good advice there Trev.
Thank you, Going Batty. ????
Great tips…. and I totally agree with your last sentence ” the sooner we all do our bit, wear our masks, wash our hands and follow the rules, the sooner we will be able to beat this virus and get back to as near a normal life as possible”
Have a nice Sunday!
Thank you, Luisa. You’re very kind. Enjoy your day too. ????
Great reminder for me that I have a letter to write “-)
Thank you, June. I’m pleased I was able to give you a reminder. 🙂
Trev’s head in a bottle, I think I’ve seen in all now!
You definitely brighten my day with your posts and your humour. I find even the worst of times become a little lighter to cope with when you can laugh at something or laugh at yourself.
I think my aunt and cousins are now in lockdown too as they’re Yorkshire-dwelling folk. My mother dearest will give them a call later. I’ve suggested video chat for them and her sister over in Oz, but she looked stricken at the idea. “What, they’d see my face? My actual face?” As opposed to her not-real face, I presume.
Keep enjoying doing as you please and making the most of the isolation period, Trev. I think more people are hoping there’ll be a national lockdown given the rising case numbers and deaths. xx
Thank you, Caz. I have a feeling that the whole country will be back in lockdown soon. It seems the only thing that works at the moment. Hope you get your Mom to video call her sister in Oz, it will do them all the world of good. Take care and stay safe, Caz. Thank you. 🙂
I’ve had to mute a few people recently, since all they do is re tweet and repost all the negative things in the news – maybe that’s their coping strategy but it’s too much – non stop. ..some were like this before C19 so they’re even worse now!!! ????
Yes, it can be very wearing down on the soul here all the negativity all of the time. Thank you, Cherryl, stay safe. 🙂
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Thank you, Kindness. ????
A positive article
Thank you, Big John, 🙂
Brilliant suggestions. Just had a chat with my granddaughter, love to see their little faces.
Received a sad news about our good friends. A selfish relative gave them the virus. It is devastating.
Oh my. I’m so sorry to hear this, I hope all will be well. My thoughts are with your granddaughter.
I’m inspired! Thank you.
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Great inspiration
Thank you, Rachana. 🙂
I feel exactly the same way. Little inspiration flowing in. Hard to maintain friendships when I have nothing to talk about. Nor do I want to participate in small talk because I am dealing with a mental health illness (which apparently most of society thinks you can just “snap out of depression”). Sending out an SOS (but most peeps want me to drown).
So very sorry you are suffering at this time. If I can help in anyway, please let me know. There is always someone who can help. ????
A nice message for overcoming.
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Great post
Thank you