Still Stuck Here

"The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem." Captain Jack Sparrow.

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I had hoped that by this point a few rather important things would have changed; mainly that this business of isolation. Well, given we're already nearing the send of the second week of April. Time is flying past and the doors to our homes and to isolation remain shut. Things aren't easy. The future still seems very uncertain. I'm not sure anyone knows what to expect of the future anymore. We all thought this wouldn't last as long as it has. Nobody seems to know when this isolation will lift. The nation is still on lockdown, with much of the nation being closed and people being stuck at home (or they should be).

So I'm really thankful for the fact that we still have people who's work is deemed too important for them to do at home, like running the little corner shops that sell milk, bread, cereal, etc, or the delivery guys, who bring the pizzas or packages to the door. Even the bus drivers, who are still going out to drive their buses... this is before I've even gotten to talking about the amazing job that the NHS staff are doing. They're still going to work in what can be called a warzone against a bacteria, a virus, no one can see. They leave their families to do long shifts to make sure the sick are looked after. With all the uncertainty that's going on at the moment, I'm also so grateful that my family (through marriage, blood, and friendship) are all in taking steps to look after themselves and follow the guidance of the governments where they're living.

Our local "wildlife." The domestic cat.

Over the last week or so I've been looking forwards to the brief walks to the corner shop to buy the necessities. The sun has been out and it has most certainly been outdoors weather. Since we've only been allowed to be outdoors for one lot of exercise per day (or one visit to the shops), so Andy and I went for a really long walk earlier this week. It was the furthest I've walked in a very long time, and I loved the route that Andy took me on (all the photos I've added to this post were taken on that walk). He found the route when he was doing the long runs as part of the exercise routine he's been following to stay fit and sane during this time of confinement. I'm glad that he's been doing exploring and keeping fit. In my defence, I've been in charge of getting the food shopping done. For years, supermarkets have been one of my favourite places (for some odd reason). So being able to visit the corner shop to get bread and milk, has given me a deep sense of enjoyment and pleasure. It gives me a chance to think and to enjoy the beautiful of another English Spring. I love spring. I love being able to shed the layers that have hampered me over the winter months, to enjoy the feel of the wind in my short hair, and the sun on my face. With the whole situation of having to be stuck at home, I really wish we had a balcony at our new place, but I think anything beats the smell of donor kabab and chips being fried, like it was at the old place.

Just glad that I have a lovely flat, with a handsome husband to keep me company. I'm also glad that I've got a decent collection of books to catch up on. I've been spending a decent amount of time reading through the collection of books that I have on my Kindle Paperwhite. I'll be writing another post about my recent readings in a few days time. So stay tuned for that.