Here is a list I have compiled over the past few days of my thoughts regarding isolation.  It’s only five pages – a bit of light reading that I would love you to respond and add your thoughts.

I feel lucky that I am so far healthy and accustomed to living on my own.  It must be very difficult for those who have contracted the virus, those that go out every day, those who live day to day, those who have lost their jobs and a special mention to those who sit in the pubs and clubs playing the poker machines all day  NOT.

It appears the only sport still playable is GOLF  – Gentlemen only – Ladies forbidden – spelled backward is FLOG  – because you can keep your distance from other players, but no nineteenth hole anymore.

 

Anyway, it’s all a bit of fun and using the brain for A POSSIBLE, POSITIVE outcome as we find things to do in these trying times.

 

Everyone is different with own thoughts and ideas – please make your own lists and send back to me – it may inspire me to greater heights

 

Stay positive – this too will pass     Stay home and stay safe –  Use virtual reality to connect

Lots of love always  Vivienne Twelftree

 

The Upside  of having to Self Distance, Isolate and Quarantine

 

Because we no longer breathe on each other, there may be fewer regular colds and flues around this winter, and if we stay home we may beat this virus.

We can’t go anywhere so:- We save money on clothes, petrol, bus fares, plane fares, restaurants, event tickets, popcorn at the movies and so much more

The result of not going anywhere is its better for the planet and the environment.  Will reduce pollution, smaller footprints – Less aviation fuel in the air, etc.

We might hopefully re-invigorate our manufacturing industry rather than relying on overseas countries to produce our goods such as masks and respirators

More likely to make special contact with friends and family and for a change they may always available to chat. People not as busy therefore not rushing.

Will change face of life as we know it – nothing will be the same again – On the other side we might come to be more grateful for what we have.

There is time to pursue things you have not had time for before or may have never thought of doing.

We have time to SLOW DOWN, TAKE IT EASY, CHILL OUT, LIVE IN THE MOMENT – THERE IS ONLY NOW.

Add your thoughts to this list

 

 

 

 

 

Things to do when isolating

Enjoy the solitude. Smile and laugh at the funny things in life – especially yourself.  Eat Chocolate.  Drink the champagne.  Use the fine china and crystal.  Life’s too short!  Love yourself.

Write YOUR list of Things to be GRATEFUL for and show your Gratitude every day   – eg We live in Australia with good health care and social security.  We have food to eat, clean water etc.

Write YOUR lists of things you need to do around YOUR home and garden.  One thing will lead to another.

Phone everyone on your database to see how they are going (just a few each day)   Reach out to someone who lives alone or may be feeling anxious.

Write a few letters and cards and POST them – spread the love.   Imagine the face of the person receiving it.    Write some poetry, short stories or plan out your best selling novel – Start a journal or blog

Have a full SPRING CLEAN of your living space – one room at a time both for your satisfaction and to disinfect and guard your home against infection.  Dust, vacuum, wash walls, floors, windows, doorknobs, light fittings, and switches, skirting boards.

Clean and de-clutter your wardrobe and other cupboards.  Reduce your stuff.

 

Reading – (Most libraries have an e-book service now)

Study a language, history or design.  Enroll in further education or University

Research something that’s always interested you.

There are a plethora of things to read, listen to and watch

TV – Movies, Documentaries, Comedy, Netflix and other Streaming services, TED talks,

RADIO – if you’re sick of the TV with its Bad News – remember podcasts and community radio Coast FM 96.3   Add your favourite station 

GAMESGet the cards out and Play solitaire, or perhaps also dust off the board games if you’re lucky to have a few people with you to play with.  Don’t forget jigsaw puzzles are the greatest time wasters

FOOD  – Cooking and Baking, Preserving food, make cheese – if too much for you to eat drop some off to friends and family – leave on their doorstep – what a surprise for them to open the door and find a muffin or a meal or a jar of pickles

Prep and freeze meals when you’re too busy to cook every day

Make a cookbook of your favourite, famous recipes

Create homemade gifts – Check out Pinterest for ideas.

GARDENING– plant a few vegetables – revamp your garden, weed, and feed, plant and cut back – it’s a never-ending job.

If you live in an apartment – Get some indoor plants or perhaps plant something on the verge in your street. So good for the soul to watch something grow.

Sweep your courtyard, paths, and cobwebs,

Clean out the shed

Sand down and paint an old piece of furniture – make like new

GET ACTIVE– Go for a walk around the block – keep your distance from others.

Pull out that YOGO DVD  or stream  an exercise class and play along with the instructor

Learn something new or rekindle a past interest – Dust of that musical instrument and start playing it  (I have a Ukelele – we could do it together on a conference call)

Learn a few Heritage Skills– sew, knit, crochet, quilting, make soap or candles, home remedies, clay moulding, woodwork, carving,

Meditate and practice mindfulness

Have a luxurious bath with aromatics and candles, give yourself a fabulous manicure and pedicure

Try anARTproject – There are so many mediums, and styles to try, watercolor, oils, pastels, pencil, charcoal, inks, etc but all your need to start is a pencil and paper.  Design, create, create, create  – Every invention and great work of art started with a pencil and paper.

Get the paints out and just splash or smear it on to paper or canvas  – have fun with it

Get familiar with online shopping for groceries and other items

Set up a Pay Pal account.

And for more boring stuff check out your mortgage, phone, insurance, gas electricity bills to see you’re getting the best deal.

COMPUTERS   Upskill your talents – Figure out what you can do on your computer and don’t normally have time to do.

Build a free website like Word Press like this one and others – just google

Host a Skype / Zoom party or support group  –  Set up conference calling with groups of family and friends, catch up for a virtual high tea, book club, lunch, dinner, drinks party. Virtual dance party – dress up and groove to the same music.

Organise your music playlists for different occasions and moods.  Visit I tunes

Sort out and Tag – Organise your photos then make a photo book, collage or poster from all your digital photos.

Add your things to do to this list

 

 

PLAN WHAT TO DO WHEN THIS IS OVER  “It too will pass”

Start a dream journal – How would you like your life to be?

Plan your next party – who will you invite, what will you eat and drink, what music will you play

Which events would you like to attend – Music, theatre, sports, etc

Which restaurants to go to when they re-open

Plan your next holiday

Plan how you would spend $1 – $10 million when you win the lottery

 

Add your plans to this l