What I have learned during the COVID-19 Lockdown
- I learned my son was a whizz at putting together Ikea office furniture whilst I did a home office refurb.
- I learned how annoying it was watching celebrities telling us we are all in this together from their mansions, not having to worry about money, when so many people lost jobs.
- I learned that I was prouder to be an Australian than ever before and felt blessed to be living in this beautiful country, especially during a pandemic.
- I learned that our government were a standout, making difficult decisions on behalf of our nation and doing it really well.
- I learned that it was difficult to get a good phone reception when everyone around me was working from home and that the House Party wasn’t the best app for multiple people to chat – but Zoom and Google Hangouts worked like a charm.
- I learned it was important to go to the shops after 10 am and before 4 pm and that toilet paper became a precious commodity.
- I learned that homeschooling was certainly challenging for parents and grandparents, but what a joy it was being involved in it.
- I learned to social distance well and how to wear a mask when visiting my elderly mother, I never realised there was a stiffer nose part to it, so there is a right way up.
- I learned new recipes and some will be my go-to from now on and just how much money I would have saved on going out if I was making any.
- I learned that there were industries that absolutely flourished during the pandemic and others really struggled.
- I learned that in the future, we should not depend on other countries so much for essential items.
- I learned that part of the reason I struggled riding my bike is because I did have a buckled wheel and it wasn’t all because I was unfit.
- I learned that my hairdressing career came in very handy during the lockdown, with family haircuts all around, even though it’s been 16 years, it was like riding a bike and I don’t think I will get away with not cutting some peoples hair again.
