The unprecedented pandemic Corona has completely shaken the whole world !! Heart mourns the loss of so many precious lives. The movie Contagion seems to be going on live.. Disaster all over..India awakes on time under the leadership of our dynamic and foresighted Prime minister...Result...
For country: A complete Lockdown!!
For me: No deadlines to meet!!
That is the only mantra since 19th March...as the first phase of lockdown was announced till 31st March 2020 and further extended till 14th April 2020 as we all know
But then...on first impulse went into a panic mode...as this was something totally topsy-turvy...like for a person like me and several others doing several phases of multi- tasking continuously 24 x 7.. as this metamorphosis left innumerable questions unanswered...as my little one's last 10th Board exam was on hold... scheduled on 20th..had a travel plan to meet my parents on 20th night and also had major plan to meet close chums... and how will I manage without a maid...my #womanfriday...a million dollar question..elder son was in the hostel..who thankfully reached home on 16th ..as his classes were suspended till 31st.. but this lockdown taught me a few lessons..
1/I can sleep without an alarm!😁
2/Today is 18th day without a maid..I can survive!😀
3/Every one is home...it's a happy bunny family..which we wouldn't have managed to be... because of constant work constraints.😘
4/All fun do tasks have become a priority...carrom,ludo, cards...out on the table.😍
5/My son whom I was longing to meet since 2 months was by my side..24x7 which otherwise wouldn't been possible as he would have left for Mumbai...after his degree..yes he got placed🤩
6/I'm alive without shopping😉
7/Cooking everything under the earth...which used to be a special occasion menu...seems to be a daily menu...and I'm not tired😜
8/Writing a blog after almost 8 years...giving everything time..even gleefully chatting talking on social media..which had literally taken a back seat.. as there's lots of time.😛
9/managed the grocery well..without going out ..genetics from mom for having double of everything!😋
10/Adrenaline put to rest...relaxed..as there are absolutely no time constraints.
11/All years are same...I thought I got rid of 2019..which was yuck...and here we are in 2020..simple if God has a test in mind..he tests you..come what may..
So..this trying period...which has taken the whole world in it's grip has albeit brought a positive aspect as well. I am nevertheless enjoying this change. Time has asked us to slow down a bit in our mundane rat race. It has taught us a lesson that nothing's a priority..but Life surely is..it has enlightened us to utilise our resources effectively. It has taught us that nothing can be taken for granted. It has increased the gratitude quotient in every individual. With so much of fuss and apprehension all around..it has bestowed us with an insight..that we will come out victorious...yes I do miss my work...but these 21 days of lockdown and even more if..has imbibed tolerance, patience and love within us as we are a close knit family..staying together safely at home...but I'm sure that nothing lasts forever...we will get rid of this deadly virus...and the lockdown will be over.. I'll meet my parents soon who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary next month...my husband who hates taking leaves...will be busy again..my elder son will become a graduate..my younger one's Board results will be announced.and he will come out with flying colours.. I will see my friends and the world will fight back corona...for this too shall pass..yes it will! Period
For country: A complete Lockdown!!
For me: No deadlines to meet!!
That is the only mantra since 19th March...as the first phase of lockdown was announced till 31st March 2020 and further extended till 14th April 2020 as we all know
But then...on first impulse went into a panic mode...as this was something totally topsy-turvy...like for a person like me and several others doing several phases of multi- tasking continuously 24 x 7.. as this metamorphosis left innumerable questions unanswered...as my little one's last 10th Board exam was on hold... scheduled on 20th..had a travel plan to meet my parents on 20th night and also had major plan to meet close chums... and how will I manage without a maid...my #womanfriday...a million dollar question..elder son was in the hostel..who thankfully reached home on 16th ..as his classes were suspended till 31st.. but this lockdown taught me a few lessons..
1/I can sleep without an alarm!😁
2/Today is 18th day without a maid..I can survive!😀
3/Every one is home...it's a happy bunny family..which we wouldn't have managed to be... because of constant work constraints.😘
4/All fun do tasks have become a priority...carrom,ludo, cards...out on the table.😍
5/My son whom I was longing to meet since 2 months was by my side..24x7 which otherwise wouldn't been possible as he would have left for Mumbai...after his degree..yes he got placed🤩
6/I'm alive without shopping😉
7/Cooking everything under the earth...which used to be a special occasion menu...seems to be a daily menu...and I'm not tired😜
8/Writing a blog after almost 8 years...giving everything time..even gleefully chatting talking on social media..which had literally taken a back seat.. as there's lots of time.😛
9/managed the grocery well..without going out ..genetics from mom for having double of everything!😋
10/Adrenaline put to rest...relaxed..as there are absolutely no time constraints.
11/All years are same...I thought I got rid of 2019..which was yuck...and here we are in 2020..simple if God has a test in mind..he tests you..come what may..
So..this trying period...which has taken the whole world in it's grip has albeit brought a positive aspect as well. I am nevertheless enjoying this change. Time has asked us to slow down a bit in our mundane rat race. It has taught us a lesson that nothing's a priority..but Life surely is..it has enlightened us to utilise our resources effectively. It has taught us that nothing can be taken for granted. It has increased the gratitude quotient in every individual. With so much of fuss and apprehension all around..it has bestowed us with an insight..that we will come out victorious...yes I do miss my work...but these 21 days of lockdown and even more if..has imbibed tolerance, patience and love within us as we are a close knit family..staying together safely at home...but I'm sure that nothing lasts forever...we will get rid of this deadly virus...and the lockdown will be over.. I'll meet my parents soon who are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary next month...my husband who hates taking leaves...will be busy again..my elder son will become a graduate..my younger one's Board results will be announced.and he will come out with flying colours.. I will see my friends and the world will fight back corona...for this too shall pass..yes it will! Period
