8 Things I Plan To Do When Self Isolation Is Over

I'm currently watching Gavin & Stacey, it's the episode where they have the curry night at Pam and Mick's house. It's safe to say that when this pandemic is over, we shall all party like the Shipman's did that night. We shall dance, get pissed, have fun with our families and celebrate by ordering a chicken bhuna, lamb bhuna, prawn bhuna, mushroom rice, bag of chips, keema rice and nine poppadoms. 




At this moment in time, cabin fever is really beginning to kick in. I'm struggling to get motivated to do anything, I've become lazy, I'm sleeping a hell of a lot more than I usually do and I just (like everybody else) can't see a light at the end of the tunnel. However, it does feel a little comforting to know that I'm not the only person in this position. We're all staying at home, crawling up the walls and finding something and anything to do to keep ourselves occupied. Whether it be re-grouting the tiles in the bathroom or organising photo's into photo albums.

The Things I Plan To Do When All This Is Over




Even though things seem so uncertain right now, I can't help but imagine the joy, elation and relief we'll all feel when things get back to normal. The feeling of being able to go outside freely without worrying about catching a virus, being able to shop normally in Tesco (or preferred supermarket) again and just being able to hug your family. But in order for us to get these royalties back - WE MUST STAY HOME AND FOLLOW THE RULES.




Maybe it is too soon to start thinking about what I'm going to do when the curfew is lifted. Put it this way, I will NEVER take for granted being able to outside freely ever again. It's like bras. I appreciate bras everyday because whenever I have been on IV antibiotics, I am unable to wear a bra due to the position of my portacath. A long story which I'll explain another day.




Anyway, I have come up with some things I would love to do once I'm freed from my house! They are -


1) SEE  MY  FAMILY  &  FRIENDS
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The day I'll be able to hug my family and friends again will be an euphoric and emotional one. I haven't seen my family since my Grandad's funeral a few weeks back, a sad day all round. After that day, we should have been grieving together, not be kept apart. My friends I miss terribly too. One of my best friends is due to give birth during my isolation. I'm gutted I won't be able to see her baby for a few months. I cannot wait for the Costa catch up's and Toby Carvery breakfasts I'll be attending to talk about our lockdown stories. 

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2) GO  FOR  A  LONG  WALK
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Ok, I know the government say that we can venture outside once a day for exercise. However, due to me being high risk for the virus because of CF, I have to really limit my outdoor activity. The furthest I can go is my back garden. That'll get boring after a week or two. There's only so many things you can say to pigeons and magpies. I look forward to the day I can walk in the park, even just walk to the corner shop. Like I said earlier, I will never take going outside for granted ever again. It should be looked at as a privilege from now on.




3) GO  TO  THE  PUB
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Oh god how much am I looking forward to going to the pub?! I'm looking forward to going to the bar and ordering a vodka and cranberry juice and (hopefully) sit outside in the beer garden and bask in the rays. I can only imagine how busy the pubs will be after the lockdown is finished!




4) TRAVEL
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The day I will be able to hop on a train to Liverpool will be an ecstatic one. I've already had to cancel a trip to Liverpool due to me having to self isolate (devastated is an understatement). I've rebooked it for October, praying to God that all this will be over by then!




5) GO  TO  THE  GYM
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I never actually thought I would miss going to the gym as much as I have done. Before the pandemic, the majority of my week I would exercise at home. But going to the gym broke up the week a bit and it made the week flow a little better. When I can go back out again, a visit to the gym is definitely needed and I look forward to getting on the recumbent bike and doing a 10k cycle!






6)  GOING  TO  THE  SUPERMARKET
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The thought of going to do a NORMAL weekly shop without being barged out of the way by panic buyers and worrying about not getting a food delivery slot will be the highlight of this year for everybody. No more panic buying toilet rolls, baked beans, pasta, rice, sugar, flour...
Ok, I could go on and on. But the feeling of being able to shop in the way that society has taught us to will be quite a freeing and uplifting experience. I'm sure the shop workers will look forward to it too.


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7) THANK  THE  NHS
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Before all of this, I have always been eternally grateful for the NHS anyway. I wouldn't be alive if it wasn't for the excellent care and nurturing I have received from them since the very day I was born. From the nurses, doctors, physiotherapists, psychologists, radiographers, cleaners and even the canteen lady who brings me food when I'm an inpatient, they are all such incredible and should rightly be labelled as heroes. After this is all over, we all owe indebted gratitude for the way they have looked after us. The night we clapped for them outside our houses on that Thursday night should happen every week. They've been there for us every week before this pandemic. 



8) HAVE  MY  HAIR  &  NAILS DONE
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I think I made one of the best decisions of my life to have my hair cut just before isolation was announced. I had so much cut off and by the time I will (hopefully) be able to leave the house freely, my hair will need to be chopped again. I can't wait for it already! I love having my nails done, however, because my nails are quite weak, I don't have them done all that often. However, I think after all this is over, I think I deserve a treat, as do you all!




There are other things that I'm looking forward to do, but these are the main ones that fill me with the most excitement. 





What things are you looking forward to doing when the pandemic disappears?





Lucy
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  1. for me, our lockdown is sort of over but not really haha. the cases are fewer in china, but we're still not allowed to be out for long periods of time. definitely looking forward to seeing all my friends the most, and visiting some cute cafes i didn't get to before!
    ellie x // elliekblog.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. I desperately want an Indian takeaway now haha! All important things to do when this is over! I really just want to go out for a meal, somewhere nice! x

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    1. Ooh you're making me hungry now! I can't wait to go out for a meal! x

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  3. Love this! Definitely good to keep thinking about the positives at the end of it! I currently live in the south while my parents are in the north and I was actually supposed to head home the weekend everything went down so I will definitely be taking a long trip up north to see them :-)
    Sarah x

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    1. Ah I bet you can't wait until that day happens! x

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  4. I'm also excited to go to the gym and see my friends and family - I miss them so much! Hope you're well xx

    - Charlotte / charlottesspace.com

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    1. I miss my family and friends too Charlotte, I'm doing good thank you! I hope you are too xx

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  5. I can't wait for our quarantine to be over as well. I'm also going to the gym again and the supermarket! And also meet my friends for coffee and dinner.

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    1. That sounds great Liz, something to really look forward to!

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  6. I'm also looking forward to seeing my friends and family again and going shopping when everything is back on the shelves! I can't wait to travel and eat at my favourite restaurants again!

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    1. It'll be such an exciting time when we're allowed out again!

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  7. Definitely am not going to take travel for granted again. I can't wait to book the next holiday once this has all blown over.
    Amber | www.amberatlanta.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. What destination do you want to fly to Amber?!

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  8. Omg yes! There is nothing more I'm looking forward to than a huge party with all of the takeaway food known to man. Until then, I will leave it down to Smithy to do it on my behalf! Fab post <3

    //teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx

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    1. I love the sound of that Georgia! Smithy will do it for us all! xx

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  9. Love these things you're gonna do! Im also gonna see family and friends and then go to the pub and celebrate my 21st bday out of isolation haha!

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  10. This is such a lovely post. It's good for us to have things to look forward to when this is all over! I'm looking forward to seeing my family and friends, going out for dinner and hopefully going on holiday in July (but I'm very doubtful about this one!)

    Charlotte | https://www.charlotteshares.co.uk

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    1. Thank you Charlotte! I hope you can get to go on holiday in July, or at least get a refund if it gets cancelled!

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  11. This is a lovely post! It's so important to have things to look forward to for when things go back to normal! Looking forward to the simple things like going out for a meal and seeing family and friends x
    Becca Jaye/ beccajayeblogs.wordpress.com

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    1. Thank you Becca! It is nice to have things to look forward to, it'll be something to look forward to! x

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  12. There are so many things I can’t wait to do! Seeing my family being top of that list! Thanks for sharing this.

    Al x

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    1. Seeing my family is on the top of my list too Al! x

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  13. It's one of the best episodes of the show! My birthday will be during May so I'll plan something when this is all over! xx

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  14. I'm so looking forward to seeing my family and going out for coffee!

    Love, Amie ❤

    The Curvaceous Vegan

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    1. That's lovely Amie! I bet they can't wait to see you too! x

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  15. Love this! I second all of them :) I definitely think the NHS deserve the same gratitude and recognition even when this all ends. They kept my best friend with CF alive and now her brother too. I have them to thank for saving my mum too!

    I can't wait to see what you're up to after isolation ends. Nails and hair done, we will feel like pop stars won't we?? Hehe.

    Sending love Lucy! Please stay safe x

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    1. Thank you Louna! That's amazing to hear, the NHS are just wonderful! Oh yes definitely, we shall feel like conquering the world when our hair and nails are done after isolation! Stay safe too lovely! x

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  16. I'm really really really looking forward to being able to do a regular food shop without worrying about whether I can book a delivery or food shortages and not stressing about whether I can get one for my grandparents as well. And I'm looking forward to taking Hugo for a walk and him actually being able to say hello to his furry friends. AND of course meeting up with my friends for a cocktail or 6... It really is the little things that you miss most x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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    1. I'm the same, I hate food shopping right now and I can't wait to safely enter a supermarket again! Aww I bet Hugo misses his furry friends too! I'll be doing the same with my friends too, a lot of cocktails and catching up! x

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  17. What a lovely dress! I will hang out with my friends :) I miss them

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    1. Aww thank you Monica! It's from H&M and I love how sparkly it is! I bet you can't wait to meet your friends when this is all over x

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  18. Sounds like a lovely list of things, mine is hug my mum, see my nephews and have a massive camp fire with the Girl Guides that I help at :)

    Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes

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    1. Aww that's lovely Nic, I'm sure your family can't wait to see you! x

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  19. I can't wait to see my friends down the pub and visit my family! I'm also really looking forward to seeing the reaction of my Mum's dog when she sees me for the first time in months! 😂 xx

    Amy | sassycatlady.com

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    1. Ah that's so cute! I bet your Mum's dog can't wait to see you too! xx

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