top - Wild Room Tees
trousers and trainers - (old) Primark
So here we are - another day, another blog post. And the
strangeness continues.
I've referenced the ongoing 'strangeness' quite a lot
recently; as an opener to emails, phone conversations and even just chatting to
my parents. It's a good way of acknowledging the situation without having to actually acknowledge it.
Staying inside has definitely brought with it mixed
feelings. Gratitude for the most part. I've felt incredibly lucky to be able to
work from home, have extended time to myself, and the luxury of my parents'
kitchen cupboards. Thinking about applying for the next series of Masterchef as
I type.
However, whilst I am, quote unquote, a fairly introverted person, I really do miss having the option of venturing beyond the front porch. I miss being able to escape from my own head, just in the safety of knowing I have that freedom.
However, whilst I am, quote unquote, a fairly introverted person, I really do miss having the option of venturing beyond the front porch. I miss being able to escape from my own head, just in the safety of knowing I have that freedom.
Being at home also comes with its own smaller challenges,
that when faced with everyday can quickly become something more... noticeable.
One example being faced with your own reflection more often than usual. Whether
it's a Google Hangout video call or having to walk past the big mirror every
time you go to the kitchen to make another cup of tea, having to look at your
face for a larger portion of the day is not always ideal - particularly when
the relationship with your appearance isn't the best (we're just about on
speaking terms).
Another - perhaps more obvious thing - is cabin fever.
Whether you're riding this out alone or with flatmates or family, emotions are
running high and tempers are fraught. Seemingly tiny problems can quickly
escalate into full blown door slamming disasters, ones which only the kettle seem
to be able to solve. If you're from the UK you might be able to relate to this
- I don't think I've ever appreciated tea bags more in my entire life. I don't
even know if I like tea anymore, I just know it's the glue that's holding our
household together.
Of course, whilst these molehills are there, they really are
molehills - this isn't going to last forever.
Right now, all I'm thinking about is how brilliant it will
be when we can do everything we want to do, and even the things we don't want to
do - it's bizarre how much I miss public transport, overcrowded shopping
centres and disproportionately priced drinks.
Perhaps most of all, I'm looking forward to seeing my
favourite people without having to rely on wifi. If anything, this has made me
realise the things, or people, I really
value. Also prosecco. Honorary mention.
What are you most looking forward to when 'normal' life
resumes?
Stay safe.
xxx
photos by the fab @satish.ports
