Friday, 27 March 2020

Snack attack!

It has been a strange week, with Nozomi, Tomoki and I all working and studying at home. So far everything has been relatively harmonious. A few notes and observations from the week:

The good

  • Tomoki has been cooperative, even enthusiastic about walking the dog in the morning and in studying during school hours.
  • It has been nice to be able to eat lunch together.
  • We have been able to sit in the garden as it is sunny and warm.
  • Nozomi has made dinner several times which is a nice break for me!
  • I have enjoyed reading a chapter of The Belgariad (by David Eddings) to Tomoki each day 
  • My outpatient appointment has been rescheduled as a telephone appointment - I don't have to go to the "plague" hospital for it. Phew!
  • It was nice for everyone to applaud and cheer for the NHS on Thursday night at 8pm.

The bad

  • Nozomi is enjoying snacking during the day as she works at the dining table. Could be dangerous dear! Just saying...
  • I am drinking too much wine every day (around a bottle). Could be dangerous mate! Just saying...
  • I have a mild cough which could be something or could be nothing. It is not affecting my exercise or daily life.
  • Cases of COVID-19 and deaths continue to rise at an alarming rate. There is no end in sight to this confinement and necessary wrecking of our way of life.

The ugly

  • Being limited to one short walk a day while spring is in full bloom is incredibly frustrating.
  • I am getting concerned about my stock of wine but am scared to go to the shops! Will need to start rationing it.
  • It is impossible to get a delivery slot for home deliveries of groceries. We will have to go shopping in about a week or so.
  • My retirement plans are in tatters if the market doesn't recover.

 

 

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