Since lockdown I have…

Does this sound like you?

• Cut/ dyed my own hair
• Made banana bread
• Walked more often
• did some diy
• Decluttered numerous times
• Zoomed
• Re/Discovered a music act
• Binged watched numerous shows
• Learnt all the words to the Frozen songs
• Get excited about new episodes for children’s shows

Then you my friend are in my own club!

Lockdown has re-iginiated my passion for baking. I watched a lot of bake off last year and started to bake. This year we have baked nearly every week. Don’t worry I share my bakes with the family. Much to their delight. As James’ loves baking today he even used the hand mixer for the first time. So if you have any recipes I can try please let me know!

I have cut my hair once or twice but, I am wanting to grow it and possibly get it cut for charity. So, using my very handy skills I cut the boy’s hair which, by the way, I did a good job on! I am not thinking of changing jobs but it’s good to know that I do have a talent elsewhere.

One thing for sure, is I am definitely not a talented singer. I honestly worry what the neighbours think about where they can hear me and James singing to Frozen and other musical songs. It’s getting to the point of ridiculousness where we now have some moves thrown in!

Talking of music I have rediscovered my love for Bon Iver and The National ( thanks to Taylor Swift). Sean is introducing me to other music acts such as Bright eyes, Fleet Foxes and Aqualung. So, he doesn’t have to listen to The Corrs or music from the Christmas John Lewis adverts. You have to admit they are good! If you have any recommendations please let me know.

Last year we wanted to do a few things around the house. We wanted to finish the garden by painting a fence and sorting out the patio. Due to the great weather at the start of lockdown we managed this. Then we moved onto the plumbing. Ok we got a plumber out as we had no idea on how to fix our plumbing issues. Still that was another job completed. We then decided to paint our bedroom white. It now feels so much bigger and brighter now. The diy feeling hasn’t gone away yet. As there is still so much more I want to do!

We have watched a lot of great shows during the lockdowns. We finally watched Line of Duty and Schitts Creek. Both fantastic. However, I do have a couple of gems that I have to mention! If you have Amazon Prime then I highly recommend Corner Gas. If you are anything like me and like sarcasm then, definitely try it out. Over on BBC iPlayer try out Tourist trap. It’s set in Wales and has amazing music. The characters are hilarious and honestly it is a laugh out loud show. Have you got any gems?

I think everybody has zoomed or FaceTimed at some point? Isn’t it weird to think when we were little, that we imagined the future to be sort of like this? Not leaving your sofa and still managing to see people who live far away. Or in some cases, over a mile away!

Well this is our lockdown life in a nutshell. What’s your lockdown life been like?

Let me know!

Stay safe

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