The Isolation Diary: Part Two

Ok, I'm slowly losing my mind. Surely this has to end soon? I can't clean my house anymore, I'm running out of things to do and I miss KFC and Gregg's terribly. If you haven't already read part one of my Isolation Diary series (I may as well call it a series now as it's slowly turning into one) give the first part a read if you want before reading this one! Here's hopefully the second (and last) part of my isolation diary:





WEEK SEVEN
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Day Forty Three (27th April) - There's a knock on my door, I look out my window and my neighbour is waving and pointing to my doorstep. She's only gone and made me cakes to cheer me up! I honestly have the best neighbours in the world! 


Day Forty Four - The house buyer on Escape To The Country is wearing nude leggings and it's really winding me up!


Day Forty Five - I've realised that during this lockdown, I have managed to catch up on all the sleep I've missed out on over the last three years.


Day Forty Six - Today (from my doorstep) I danced the Macarena while wearing my dressing gown with my other neighbours. As you do.


Day Forty Seven - I seem to have woken up with Madonna - Like A Prayer stuck in my head. Nope, I don't know either.


Day Forty Eight - I've just found out Cadbury's Dream white chocolate is being sold in supermarkets again. Day made.


Day Forty Nine - I'm currently belting out Genie in a Bottle by Christina Aguilera on Heart radio whilst on the treadmill. How's your Sunday going?



WEEK  EIGHT
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Day Fifty (4th May) - Oh no, I'm going to see a tonne of 'May the 4th Be With You' tweets today. I think I shall be spending the day away from Twitter.


Day Fifty One - Another Tuesday, another day of boredom.


Day Fifty Two - I'm in a real snappy mood for a Wednesday. I don't know whether it being Wednesday has made a difference, but I'm not in the greatest mood today.


Day Fifty Three - I've curled my hair and I've put some fake tan on my legs. I feel fabulous again.


Day Fifty Four - A social distancing street party has taken place where I live for VE Day. There's bunting everywhere and it's been a lovely day!


Day Fifty Five - A fire engine arrives in our street and all of my neighbours congregate in their front gardens to find out what's going on. Nothing serious thankfully, but I hope the neighbour down the street who lit an out of control bonfire in his front garden gets fined.


Day Fifty Six - There's been a few birthday cards posted through the door today. You'd think it was somebody's birthday tomorrow...



WEEK  NINE
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Day Fifty Seven (11th May) - Yes, it's my birthday today and I'm turning 27! Celebrating a birthday during lockdown - this should be fun.


Day Fifty Eight - After a very uneventful but equally as pleasant birthday, it's time to get on with Tuesday.


Day Fifty Nine - Getting a bunch of flowers in the post from one of my closest friends and an Amazon gift from one of my closest blogging friends has brightened up my Wednesday!


Day Sixty - Jeez, I'm not on day 60 of lockdown am I?! Bloody hell. Anyway, I'm feeling grateful today for the lighting from my landing window.


Day Sixty One - Found today that some people don't call the ends of bread 'crusts'. My mind is blown.


Day Sixty Two - Just seen a dress on ASOS I liked, but for the life of me, I couldn't fathom where my boobs would go, I'd get arrested for public indecency if I wore it down to Tesco (well, not right now obviously).


Day Sixty Three - I've thrown my back out. I'm in absolute agony. Even Colonel Tom Moore can walk better than me right now.



WEEK  TEN
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Day Sixty Four (18th May) - I've woken up, my back is straighter, I can walk properly again and I have a fresh fake tan on my legs. Happy Monday!


Day Sixty Five - The Premier League is planning to make a comeback soon. Something which I don't feel comfortable with. Call me soppy and sentimental, but I do care more about people right now, and I care about the footballer's health and wellbeing. I know they'll be social distancing, but still. How the hell can you social distance in a dressing room and on a team bus?!


Day Sixty Six - A brief visit to the hospital for a port flush is on my very empty agenda today. Plus it's a beautiful day, which means a nice drive.


Day Sixty Seven - Fully beginning to realise that some of the British are the most selfish people on this Earth.


Day Sixty Eight - The irony that I've been suffering with my mental health during mental health week is just...


Day Sixty Nine - I'm kind of glad to see rain, it means those selfish nobheads won't feel the need to travel to beaches.


Day Seventy - I've had a sit down outside in the back garden for the first time in ages and it's been the best part of my Sunday!



WEEK  ELEVEN
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Day Seventy One (25th May) - I've had a massive clothes sort out, hoovered everywhere in my house and now I'm sitting outside with a cuppa watching the birds. Birds are surprisingly entertaining to watch.


Day Seventy Two - A drive around the block in this beautiful weather has done me the world of good!


Day Seventy Three - I have just weighed myself. After the horror revelation of how much weight I've gained during lockdown, I have decided that I need to go on a diet.


Day Seventy Four - You know I said I was going to go on a diet? I've just demolished a bacon sandwich and a bag of prawn cocktail crisps. Hmm, I'll start tomorrow instead...


Day Seventy Five - I'm into day 75 of lockdown - it feels like it's lasted 75 years.


Day Seventy Six - Watching the Space Station fly over us in the sky - what a surreal moment.


Day Seventy Seven - How the hell have I grown to hate weekends during lockdown?



WEEK  TWELVE
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Day Seventy Eight (1st June) - Is it just me or is there something strangely nice about the first day of a new month being on a Monday?


Day Seventy Nine - It's Blackout Tuesday. Today feels like a sobering yet momentous day in the world.


Day Eighty - I had a very exciting day today. I'll tell you more on Friday!


Day Eighty One - Finding out that the vulnerable have to self isolate for another 10 weeks until 16th August has put me in such a despondent mood. I don't know if I can mentally do this.


Day Eighty Two - I'M IN A PODCAST! Give it a listen here


Day Eighty Three - Is there such a thing as having long legs when you're only 5ft 3? My neighbour (from a social distance) said this and I'm actually quite pleased by this comment!


Day Eighty Four - It's just dawned on me that I'll be posting this new Isolation Diary entry tomorrow and I'll be doing a third one which could most likely be turn into a fourth one after that. Jeez aloo.




Lucy
27 comments
  1. I love how you've documented each day! This is be a continuous reminder each year.. I imagine in a few years time it'll be a talking point with our children.

    Emma - www.lifeofemmax.co.uk

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    1. We'll be talking about the year 2020 for years to come and it'll probably be a lesson in history for children! x

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  2. I had a massive clear out of my clothes yesterday, and honestly it was so therapeutic!

    Love, Amie ❤️

    The Curvaceous Vegan

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    1. Having a declutter gives you an amazing sense of achievement doesn't it?! x

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  3. Congrats on your podcast appearance! I said it last time but this is such a great way to document such a crappy situation and I can imagine it'll make for some interesting reading in the years down the line. Hopefully for the sakes of our mental health this bloody thing will be over soon!
    Amy | sassycatlady.com

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    1. I hope it'll all be over as soon as bloody possible too Amy!

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  4. Oh my god your neighbours are so sweet! That's such a thoughtful thing to do! Also biggest congrats on being in the podcast! xxx

    Jenny
    http://www.jennyinneverland.com

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    1. They really are the best Jenny! They've been so good and helpful! xxx

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  5. Loved this! I think It’s because I’m a bit nosey lol. That’s so great you are in a podcast, I’d love to do that one day! X

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    1. I think we've all got a nosey side in us! x

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  6. Love the idea of keeping a diary during lockdown - it'll be fun to look back on in a few years!

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  7. I love how you've been keeping a record of the days. I haven't and I don't know what day it is or how long I've been stuck in the house.
    I'm not complaining though. I've actually been enjoying the silence.

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    1. I struggle to remember what day it is too, the only way I know what day it is is by looking at my tablet box in the mornings! There's nothing better than peace and quiet is there?!

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  8. Thanks for sharing your second part of your lockdown diary, it seems that it has been tough for you, but also some lovely things to :)

    Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes

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  9. I love this! It really made me laugh! Although I am really hoping this series comes to an end soon for you x x

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    1. I'm enjoying writing this but like you said, I hope this series doesn't last for too long! xx

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  10. I enjoyed this.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  11. I loved this, there's something oddly powerful about just a sentence or two a day. I know it's a roller coaster of emotions, good days and bad put some of your passing comments really put a smile on my face. I hope for the sake of your MH that 3 is the last one! x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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    1. The coronacoaster as it's being called! Oh god so do I Sophie! x

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  12. This is actually a super cute way to document this experience and life in general haha! I'm honestly considering doing this myself now - one line a day sort of thing. It'd be such a great way to look back and remember brief feelings from different days/years. It's great to hear you had a nice birthday despite the circumstances, I'm a May baby too but mine was on the 25th!
    Alice Xx
    www.blacktulipbeauty.co.uk

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    1. Thank you Alice! It's kind of therapeutic in a way to write once sentence to sum up my day on a daily basis! I hope you had a lovely birthday lovely, May babies are the best! xx

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  13. I love this series, it is so uplifting to read. I think it is nice that even though it is a difficult and definitely not fun situation, you bring a lightheaded sense to things. That is what I needed this evening so thank you for cheering me up!

    Em x

    loveemblog.com

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    1. Ah thank you Em! I'm really happy to hear that you're enjoying the series and that I've cheered you up! I hope you feel a little happier tomorrow! x

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  14. Its super interesting knowing what others get up to. thank you for sharing!

    Amber - The Unpredicted Page

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