Our days may be on repeat, but some repeats are worth going through again and again, aren’t they? Not that house-work-y type things are worth going over and over, but I didn’t mind getting the paintbrush out to finish the last lick of paint on the skirting board and the architrave in the lounge today. There was a definite sense of satisfaction as I ticked that one off the list. The only painting to do in there now is the window frame. I know, I know, I should have done that before everything else…. but who’s to know I didn’t, if I don’t tell them?
I spent the early part of the morning gathering up the washing that I’d done for Michael and Danielle and then, just after 11.00, it was that blissful hour of yoga in our SnuGuym, which continues to be a perfect retreat for such an activity. Really enjoyed stretching out and reminding my body of what it is supposed to do. Repeat this bit of the day? I don’t mind if I do.
After I finished yoga, it was time for my singing lesson again. I have decided that I am a very slow learner. I know much of it is to do with confidence, but… keep a beat? Erm… that’s a bit rocky. Stay in tune? Rocky also. Sing out, so that I can be heard? Rocky? Yep. Despite all of that, I enjoyed the lesson and Melissa assures me that I will get better, because I’ll get the hang of it soon. Hope so, or there’s not a lot of point in having singing lessons is there? And I’d have this bit of the day on repeat again, thank you very much.
Meanwhile, John was toiling at the computer, studying the vagaries of the poker game. Made theoretical money, but puzzled over one player who went ‘all in’ but lost and only had a few shekels left, only to be on a par with John a few hands later. Well, something along those lines anyway. Don’t ask me, I have absolutely no idea how to play the game!
This afternoon, we returned the washing. Without the immediate return of clothing, I think there might have been naked boys running about….When we arrived, Danielle was out, having taken the boys to the park, so I thought I’d stretch my legs in that direction too. It was a lovely and most enjoyable walk. Yes, please, let’s repeat that bit of the day to hold in my heart again and again.
We didn’t do a great deal once we were home, other than prep and eat our evening meal and then watch a bit of TV. We watched mind-numbing drivel in the form of ‘Death in Paradise’ and thought it was probably not worth watching in the future. It reminds me of the sorts of stories you made up as a kid but didn’t actually know what the plot was and got lost half-way through. Ah well, it stopped us thinking about the COVID and Brexit horror stories anyway.
I was cheered by the news that little Arthur is doing OK. Saw a fabulous photo of him today with Ben holding him. Heart-melting? You bet. That’s another moment of the day that I wouldn’t mind if it was on repeat.
I was also delighted to hear that my friend Eileen is not COVID-positive. Although she hasn’t been well, it’s not the dreaded lurgy. Phew.
So, to the figures for today. The trend is as yesterday, with infections going down but deaths going up or plateauing.
- 28,680 people tested positive for the virus today
- 1,239 people died in the community from the virus in the last 24 hours – a slight drop.
- 445 people died of the virus in hospitals on 26 & 27 January
Although I’d love to repeat some of the wonderful parts of today, I’d really not like to be repeating the lockdown days. Today is Day 23 of Lockdown 3 and Day 316 of the ‘long lockdown’ and it’s ‘doin’ my ‘ead in’!!!
Take care everyone. God bless – and, if you fancy it, let me know the bits of your day you’d like to repeat. I’d love to hear about them!!