Pandemic Diary: Entry Two
Mar. 28th, 2020 05:13 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
sea_thoughtsAfter resisting the change with all my might, I finally started working from home on Thursday. I hate it. I have to work in the front room and I don't have an office chair, so sitting in a dining chair is already straining my back, even with cushions. I also find it hard to focus. The only upside is that I can have my radio on low so I get to hear music now, which relaxes me and makes me feel better. I also know that I shouldn't complain too much because I'm lucky to still have a job and still be getting paid (and have the opportunity to do overtime!). We are very busy at work, since we do telephone, web and video conferencing - in fact, we're classed as key workers, although this doesn't really mean much since NHS staff still get priority (as they should).
I did manage to see the new Emma before the cinemas closed and it was exquisite, very funny and beautifully shot.
Otherwise, I was a bit lightheaded the past couple of days but no cough, sore throat or high temperature so who knows - there are still all the normal viruses and illnesses going around. I feel fine in myself. I would like to drive to Rodborough Common and have a nice walk but not sure if the police will let me since so many of them seem to be using drones to spy on people.
In other news, the PM has been diagnosed with CV19 and the health secretary (AGAIN). For those who missed it, here's real footage of Dominic Cummings (the PM's advisor) making a hasty exit from Downing Street after the PM's diagnosis to the Benny Hill intro.
I did manage to see the new Emma before the cinemas closed and it was exquisite, very funny and beautifully shot.
Otherwise, I was a bit lightheaded the past couple of days but no cough, sore throat or high temperature so who knows - there are still all the normal viruses and illnesses going around. I feel fine in myself. I would like to drive to Rodborough Common and have a nice walk but not sure if the police will let me since so many of them seem to be using drones to spy on people.
In other news, the PM has been diagnosed with CV19 and the health secretary (AGAIN). For those who missed it, here's real footage of Dominic Cummings (the PM's advisor) making a hasty exit from Downing Street after the PM's diagnosis to the Benny Hill intro.
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Date: 2020-03-28 07:58 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2020-04-01 08:39 pm (UTC)We had a very uncomfortable bit of film where he forced the NSW state premier (who has been far more impressive as a leader in all this) to shake his hand even when she was trying to avoid it.
Poor woman. This is the same guy who forced the refugees from the wildfires to shake his hand, right? I would have very obviously and deliberately cleaned my hands afterwards.
Oh to live in a country where decent people get elected and are able to show true leadership.
*sigh* Right?
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Date: 2020-04-11 04:30 pm (UTC)I feel very lucky to have outside space.
Really sorry to hear that you don't have a comfortable chair to work from, especially as you're so busy. My sister's in the same boat and it's not right. Glad the music is helping.
Have a good Easter weekend - spending time with family virtually I hope, if not in person. I'm going to call my sis while we're cooking tomorrow and try and pretend we're in the same room!
Take care and stay safe xx
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Date: 2020-04-11 05:14 pm (UTC)Really sorry to hear that you don't have a comfortable chair to work from, especially as you're so busy. My sister's in the same boat and it's not right.
I have put two cushions on the chair (one on the bottom and one at the back) and this seems to have improved the situation.
It's my dad's birthday tomorrow so there will be a family video call. Have a good call with your sister.
Stay safe. xxx