Cate
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This is so good, Em xo
Emily Rose: The Reboot
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- It's getting a bit better Rob.
- Yes LaMa, I genuinely believe most people are out there doing their best to be decent.
- Yes, I am loving the weather Petal.
- Yeah, it gives me a nice feeling Cate.
Yesterday, I did my day's work, went for my lunchtime walk, and when I came home, the weather was still glorious so I went for a run. I have this Freeletics app which gives you a running programme for each week and builds it up slowly. It's still relatively 'easy' at the moment, so I did one of the planned runs, and then I was enjoying myself so much that I did another one! Where I live is quite hilly, and one interval involved 400m competely uphill, which doesn't sound too bad, but was extremely challenging for me, considering where my fitness level is at right now. And I did it! I came home absolutely delighted with myself. It worked out as about 45 minutes from start to finish.
As I mentioned to Petal, my legs feel a lot stronger already. I went for a lunchtime walk of about 20 minutes every day this week and went for a run Thursday evening and the longer run yesterday. My body is so happy! It really needs this, both to improve my mental state and also to get ready for summer!
I have a whole heap of fresh veg in my press and the fridge, so the plan today is to start using them up. I'm probably going to have some scrambled eggs for breakfast with some lovely brown soda bread I bought, I'm going to make veg soup for lunch and then a healthy veggie stir-fry for dinner. Yum yum.
We're on full lockdown here now until Easter Sunday - you're not meant to be more than 2 km from your home at any time, except for food shopping and medical supplies. I have to visit the doctor today so I hope I can get an appointment, but they have introduced Sunday opening hours as well, so I'm sure I can get in within a couple of days at least. Hopefully anyway!
Back to yesterday evening - came home after my epic run, had a shower, put on my pjs, and then I genuinely felt so exhausted all of a sudden that I was in bed before 8pm and went to sleep fairly quickly. I think my head is so wrecked from the whole thing, and I was also physically tired at that stage, so I couldn't stay awake. It's 5.45 am now and I've been awake for the last hour, but I will finish up on here and have another snooze for a while. Maybe sleeping through this whole thing, broken up with some running, is the best way to get through it, haha.
I won't be able to see my parents for a while now, so I'm really glad that I had this week with them. I have to collect all my computer equipment tomorrow from the house, but that will pretty much be it for the foreseeable. I could lock down at home but I think I'd prefer to be in my rented place and look after myself for a while. It's hard to know. But that's what I'm leaning towards right now.
A few of my friends have volunteered to do the testing, it's 12 hour shifts apparently. They are very brave. I wouldn't like to be out there but if my job disappears, I would consider it for sure. It's not an option for me anyway right now. In some ways, I think it's nearly better than sitting on your own in a room for weeks on end, but anyway.
I am looking forward to this whole nightmare being over with, to be honest. It's lonely and it's hard. But physically and mentally, I am doing fine. I just have to put on my big girl pants now and get over myself and be the strong and resilient person I know I can be. I also think the whole country is in it together and we will fight this thing and overcome it, hopefully with as little loss of life as possible.
- Yes LaMa, I genuinely believe most people are out there doing their best to be decent.
- Yes, I am loving the weather Petal.
- Yeah, it gives me a nice feeling Cate.
Yesterday, I did my day's work, went for my lunchtime walk, and when I came home, the weather was still glorious so I went for a run. I have this Freeletics app which gives you a running programme for each week and builds it up slowly. It's still relatively 'easy' at the moment, so I did one of the planned runs, and then I was enjoying myself so much that I did another one! Where I live is quite hilly, and one interval involved 400m competely uphill, which doesn't sound too bad, but was extremely challenging for me, considering where my fitness level is at right now. And I did it! I came home absolutely delighted with myself. It worked out as about 45 minutes from start to finish.
As I mentioned to Petal, my legs feel a lot stronger already. I went for a lunchtime walk of about 20 minutes every day this week and went for a run Thursday evening and the longer run yesterday. My body is so happy! It really needs this, both to improve my mental state and also to get ready for summer!
I have a whole heap of fresh veg in my press and the fridge, so the plan today is to start using them up. I'm probably going to have some scrambled eggs for breakfast with some lovely brown soda bread I bought, I'm going to make veg soup for lunch and then a healthy veggie stir-fry for dinner. Yum yum.
We're on full lockdown here now until Easter Sunday - you're not meant to be more than 2 km from your home at any time, except for food shopping and medical supplies. I have to visit the doctor today so I hope I can get an appointment, but they have introduced Sunday opening hours as well, so I'm sure I can get in within a couple of days at least. Hopefully anyway!
Back to yesterday evening - came home after my epic run, had a shower, put on my pjs, and then I genuinely felt so exhausted all of a sudden that I was in bed before 8pm and went to sleep fairly quickly. I think my head is so wrecked from the whole thing, and I was also physically tired at that stage, so I couldn't stay awake. It's 5.45 am now and I've been awake for the last hour, but I will finish up on here and have another snooze for a while. Maybe sleeping through this whole thing, broken up with some running, is the best way to get through it, haha.
I won't be able to see my parents for a while now, so I'm really glad that I had this week with them. I have to collect all my computer equipment tomorrow from the house, but that will pretty much be it for the foreseeable. I could lock down at home but I think I'd prefer to be in my rented place and look after myself for a while. It's hard to know. But that's what I'm leaning towards right now.
A few of my friends have volunteered to do the testing, it's 12 hour shifts apparently. They are very brave. I wouldn't like to be out there but if my job disappears, I would consider it for sure. It's not an option for me anyway right now. In some ways, I think it's nearly better than sitting on your own in a room for weeks on end, but anyway.
I am looking forward to this whole nightmare being over with, to be honest. It's lonely and it's hard. But physically and mentally, I am doing fine. I just have to put on my big girl pants now and get over myself and be the strong and resilient person I know I can be. I also think the whole country is in it together and we will fight this thing and overcome it, hopefully with as little loss of life as possible.
Petal001
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Em I have to say I feel so proud of Ireland and Leo and Simon . And all the doctors who I never heard of before but now know them to see from talking to us on RTE everynight . I feel they have baby stepped us a nation though all this and we all accepted this lockdown last night without fear or drama . It was all more of a well done lads you are getting us there .
And well done you too Em . You are stepping up and looking after yourself so keep that mindset . It will be for longer than Easter I am sure but maybe we will have a bit of a normal summer.
Have a good day and a happy day
And well done you too Em . You are stepping up and looking after yourself so keep that mindset . It will be for longer than Easter I am sure but maybe we will have a bit of a normal summer.
Have a good day and a happy day
Have you guys changed the clocks yet? We´re doing it tonight so I probably won´t be waking up at 5 am anymore...Good to catch up with you, Emily - and everything sounds brilliant! The fresh veg, and your running, and your increasing strength... !
I am very moved to hear of it, and of how things are coming together around you - people and government and all. More power to you, and to all the good hearts. In amongst it, I loved hearing of this:
‘For common benefit of all,’ Ireland nationalizes hospitals for duration of coronavirus crisis, sparking demand for US to follow suit - NationofChange
I am very moved to hear of it, and of how things are coming together around you - people and government and all. More power to you, and to all the good hearts. In amongst it, I loved hearing of this:
‘For common benefit of all,’ Ireland nationalizes hospitals for duration of coronavirus crisis, sparking demand for US to follow suit - NationofChange
Cate
Long term member
Good for you, Em & well done, Ireland
alligatorob
Respected Member
Hey Emily, you sound very positive for someone in your situation. You really are rising to the occasion. We are not so locked down as you are, maybe we should be. Tonight we went "out" to dinner, picked up takeout from a local restaurant, most businesses are still open and only suggestions that we reduce travel. Utah is behind most US states, we may end up regretting it. Staying within 2 km of home would be tough for people here.
I am impressed with your uphill running, that is great!
I am impressed with your uphill running, that is great!
Petal001
New member
Em I’m hijacking your diary as it seems to be the place we are praising Ireland. I don’t know if Ireland are doing it right wrong or indifferently but right now I am so proud of our nation.
A nice little story about our national airline .
Aer Lingus plane sent to pick up €20m worth of PPE from China has landed in Beijing
Aer Lingus plane sent to pick up €20m worth of PPE from China has landed in Beijing
A nice little story about our national airline .
Aer Lingus plane sent to pick up €20m worth of PPE from China has landed in Beijing
Aer Lingus plane sent to pick up €20m worth of PPE from China has landed in Beijing
- Hey Petal. I don't know if I feel proud anymore. I'm just feeling fed up.
- It was tough LaMa, but since we can't exercise more than 2 km from our house, I'm getting used to the hills.
- Thanks Amy.
- Thanks Rob. I think the US is in big trouble, if I'm being honest.
- Thanks Cate.
So, it's really only the second full week of working from home, I am not a fan.
It's funny, I used to fantasise about having a window of time where I didn't have to meet anyone or do anything and just have the time to really focus on my exercise and diet. And now I've got it. And I still don't have my diet and exercise completely together?!
Well, I guess the fact I can't go to the gym or yoga classes is putting a dampener on the whole thing a bit.
I've discovered that I hate working from home, at least from the perspective that you have to be 'seen' to be online for all your hours and be contactable at all times. If I was working from home but working for myself, I could manage it fine. I'd go to a yoga class in the mornings, organise my days in a very pleasant way. Lol. Anyway, that is not reality right now.
One of my housemates is kind of miserable, she's a bit irritating to be around if I'm honest. I don't think she likes this lockdown thing one bit. I just feel like I'm in her way if I want to cook in the kitchen or something. And she's a bad conversationalist.
I actually reread Pride and Prejudice over the last week, what a book. I kind of enjoyed it because there's not much they can really do either, besides sit around waiting for the next ball or caller to the house. Maybe I will only read books written before 1900 while this lockdown is going on, haha.
I'm finding I'm completely exhausted as well, I just think it's the lethargy that comes with being in the house all the time and having very little to stimulate me. I nearly miss the mean girl in the office at this stage, haha! The amount of work I have to do has gone way down as well, and I seem to be dragging my heels a bit when I do have a task, it's so weird.
I said I don't really have my diet and exercise together, but, to be honest, it's going a lot better. I am cooking a lot more because I have so much time to fill and I went for a run every day from Thursday to Tuesday last week. I felt wrecked yesterday and my hip was a bit sore, so I took a break. It's a beautiful day here today, so I'll go out again after the day's torture is over.
My weight is more or less the same, but another few weeks of this and I will definitely see a drop.
Anyway, that's enough of today's moanfest. I am fine, I just find it all a bit lonely and depressing at times. But overall, I am okay and I feel healthy in general and I am not fearful anymore.
- It was tough LaMa, but since we can't exercise more than 2 km from our house, I'm getting used to the hills.
- Thanks Amy.
- Thanks Rob. I think the US is in big trouble, if I'm being honest.
- Thanks Cate.
So, it's really only the second full week of working from home, I am not a fan.
It's funny, I used to fantasise about having a window of time where I didn't have to meet anyone or do anything and just have the time to really focus on my exercise and diet. And now I've got it. And I still don't have my diet and exercise completely together?!
Well, I guess the fact I can't go to the gym or yoga classes is putting a dampener on the whole thing a bit. I've discovered that I hate working from home, at least from the perspective that you have to be 'seen' to be online for all your hours and be contactable at all times. If I was working from home but working for myself, I could manage it fine. I'd go to a yoga class in the mornings, organise my days in a very pleasant way. Lol. Anyway, that is not reality right now.
One of my housemates is kind of miserable, she's a bit irritating to be around if I'm honest. I don't think she likes this lockdown thing one bit. I just feel like I'm in her way if I want to cook in the kitchen or something. And she's a bad conversationalist.
I actually reread Pride and Prejudice over the last week, what a book. I kind of enjoyed it because there's not much they can really do either, besides sit around waiting for the next ball or caller to the house. Maybe I will only read books written before 1900 while this lockdown is going on, haha.
I'm finding I'm completely exhausted as well, I just think it's the lethargy that comes with being in the house all the time and having very little to stimulate me. I nearly miss the mean girl in the office at this stage, haha! The amount of work I have to do has gone way down as well, and I seem to be dragging my heels a bit when I do have a task, it's so weird.
I said I don't really have my diet and exercise together, but, to be honest, it's going a lot better. I am cooking a lot more because I have so much time to fill and I went for a run every day from Thursday to Tuesday last week. I felt wrecked yesterday and my hip was a bit sore, so I took a break. It's a beautiful day here today, so I'll go out again after the day's torture is over.
My weight is more or less the same, but another few weeks of this and I will definitely see a drop.
Anyway, that's enough of today's moanfest. I am fine, I just find it all a bit lonely and depressing at times. But overall, I am okay and I feel healthy in general and I am not fearful anymore.
Same here! I think I should take that as a reminder that when I put things off it´s not necessarily because I don´t HAVE the time but rather that I don´t value it enough to TAKE the time... Your home office system does sound very restrictive. I can understand that employers who aren´t used to the idea are afraid their employees will just veg out in front of the telly all day or something but even when you´re at work you wouldn´t be reachable ALL the time, would you?
Petal001
New member
Em I am too sort of feeling disillusioned now too . Yep we seem to have made a great start but the cracks are coming . I have been docked 30 per cent of my salary . Apparently it’s part of the scheme . I don’t know who is benefiting from it ? No one can tell me .
good job in reading a book . And running and cooking more . You got this girl .
Oh weather horrid here today ! Here is a little saying relating to us wanting to do lots but never do
good job in reading a book . And running and cooking more . You got this girl .
Oh weather horrid here today ! Here is a little saying relating to us wanting to do lots but never do
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Cate
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I think being at home has worn off for almost everyone, Em & this is just the beginning. You made me laugh with the maybe only reading books set before 1900 comment. How boring would that have been? I was going to get lots and lots of books from the library & then our libraries closed down without notice & I am going to have to start re-reading mine. I love reading an actual book. That may have to change 
I'm glad you're doing ok & are no longer fearful. We'll get through all this & maybe the world will be a better place. I'm hopeful
I'm glad you're doing ok & are no longer fearful. We'll get through all this & maybe the world will be a better place. I'm hopeful
Oh, Em! I'm very sorry that things are getting to you. Here's more hugs from a long way away, if that will help. The working from home sounds like a real trial - especially the feeling of being monitored. (There was a "panic buy" of worker-monitoring software recently, according to Bloomberg's!)
But you are rising above it all brilliantly - those runs Tuesday to Thursday sound so good! And the home-cooking. Pity about your housemate being surly - but then she's only one. How many are there of you, altogether?
@Petal001 - the 35% wage docking I guess relates to this 70% subsidy which your government has introduced:
COVID19 Wage Subsidy - Money Guide Ireland
I don't know what your employer's up to, but I hope they're doing it with a good heart. (I hope so, but not with any great confidence.)
What a swizz, about the libraries, Cate! But as for:
The working from home sounds like a real trial - especially the feeling of being monitored. (There was a "panic buy" of worker-monitoring software recently, according to Bloomberg's!) But you are rising above it all brilliantly - those runs Tuesday to Thursday sound so good! And the home-cooking. Pity about your housemate being surly - but then she's only one. How many are there of you, altogether?
@Petal001 - the 35% wage docking I guess relates to this 70% subsidy which your government has introduced:
COVID19 Wage Subsidy - Money Guide Ireland
I don't know what your employer's up to, but I hope they're doing it with a good heart.
(I hope so, but not with any great confidence.)What a swizz, about the libraries, Cate! But as for:
what book is first in line for a reread?
- That's so interesting that you had the same thought LaMa! I don't think the office system is too bad, I guess I just feel that I can't be away from my desk too long.
- I love that quote Petal, so true.
- Hopefully Cate. Our book shops are still open here, maybe you can splash out and buy a few? Or order some online?
- Hi Amy. There's 3 of us altogether. She's actually okay, I think she's just a quiet sort of person. And I agree with you Amy, the subsidy doesn't mean they get to dock the 30% they are meant to be covering from their employees!
It's a bit dull here today, slightly disappointing but it's dry at least. I'm nearly on my lunch break, I've really lost all interest at this stage. I think I will go into the office on Monday as I am a lot more focused in there. There should be no one around, so I think it will be okay.
I'm going to take a shower now on my break to wake myself up a bit and I have my lunch prepared, (tuna, quinoa and a salad), so all of that stuff is easy.
The National Theatre in London is streaming a new live theatre show on youtube for free every week for the next while. This week it's One Man, Two Guvnors, so I might check that out this evening or tomorrow. Andrew Lloyd Webber is doing the same with his musicals, starting with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, but I've seen that recently enough on Netflix.
I'm also meant to be writing a short story for the drama group and I've loads of washing/cleaning I can be doing, so I shouldn't be too bored.
I want to start a new book as well, brought some back with me from home. I might read The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath again, I loved it when I was 18/19, I wonder will I enjoy it the same way now.
Right, going to shower now and take a break from the screens, talk to you all again tomorrow.
- I love that quote Petal, so true.
- Hopefully Cate. Our book shops are still open here, maybe you can splash out and buy a few? Or order some online?
- Hi Amy. There's 3 of us altogether. She's actually okay, I think she's just a quiet sort of person. And I agree with you Amy, the subsidy doesn't mean they get to dock the 30% they are meant to be covering from their employees!
It's a bit dull here today, slightly disappointing but it's dry at least. I'm nearly on my lunch break, I've really lost all interest at this stage. I think I will go into the office on Monday as I am a lot more focused in there. There should be no one around, so I think it will be okay.
I'm going to take a shower now on my break to wake myself up a bit and I have my lunch prepared, (tuna, quinoa and a salad), so all of that stuff is easy.
The National Theatre in London is streaming a new live theatre show on youtube for free every week for the next while. This week it's One Man, Two Guvnors, so I might check that out this evening or tomorrow. Andrew Lloyd Webber is doing the same with his musicals, starting with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, but I've seen that recently enough on Netflix.
I'm also meant to be writing a short story for the drama group and I've loads of washing/cleaning I can be doing, so I shouldn't be too bored.
I want to start a new book as well, brought some back with me from home. I might read The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath again, I loved it when I was 18/19, I wonder will I enjoy it the same way now.
Right, going to shower now and take a break from the screens, talk to you all again tomorrow.
Petal001
New member
Hi Em think it’s a good idea to have screen breaks . It’s very intense when working from home and also when your job like mine and I am guessing yours is very screen dependent.
make sure you have a letter from your employer to say you are essential staff and can work from office . Some of my colleagues have been stopped by Garda and luckily had their letter . I carry mine but am based at home now . I might Just go into pick up stuff only . Enjoy the books and the musicals . I know it’s hard but this is a time we will never get again I hope to wind down a bit and enjoy some things like reading more . Try get the benefit from it .
make sure you have a letter from your employer to say you are essential staff and can work from office . Some of my colleagues have been stopped by Garda and luckily had their letter . I carry mine but am based at home now . I might Just go into pick up stuff only . Enjoy the books and the musicals . I know it’s hard but this is a time we will never get again I hope to wind down a bit and enjoy some things like reading more . Try get the benefit from it .
Hi Petal, I have a letter, I just need to print it out at work, haha. I haven't been stopped by any guards yet, so hopefully Monday will be okay.
Just on the point of the winding down, I've actually had loads of winding down time in my life up to now, probably a lot more than most people. So I guess I feel I don't need this window of time to be honest. I've read loads of books, watched lots of movies already. I was enjoying being more active and social.
At the same time, I had stuff on every weekend in April that has obviously all been cancelled now, but it all involved loads of drinking and late nights, so in a way, I am kind of relieved that I don't have to go to any of that stuff. I'm going to have another go at quitting smoking again, it really is a great opportunity now. I've drank a good bit of wine at home this week, which is another thing I want to stop, so that is really my main focus at the moment. Enough is enough.
I'm really looking forward to doing my shopping today! I haven't been cooking every meal but I've been cooking a lot more, and I'm finding it really relaxing and enjoyable. I have an 'Italian cooking music' playlist on Spotify that I always listen to and it really gets me into good humour.
My main meal for today will be some pasta parcels with salmon and a side salad. I might make some homemade veg soup again, or I might skip that until tomorrow. I might buy a new book today as well. I'm feeling fairly relaxed this morning, which is nice.
I actually had a nice chat with the surly housemate yesterday and lent her a book to read, so that was nice. She is very into team sports so she hates not being able to get out in the evenings and play. I can understand that.
Not much else to say really, better get up soon and put on a wash. The clothes are piling up a bit.
Just on the point of the winding down, I've actually had loads of winding down time in my life up to now, probably a lot more than most people. So I guess I feel I don't need this window of time to be honest. I've read loads of books, watched lots of movies already. I was enjoying being more active and social.
At the same time, I had stuff on every weekend in April that has obviously all been cancelled now, but it all involved loads of drinking and late nights, so in a way, I am kind of relieved that I don't have to go to any of that stuff. I'm going to have another go at quitting smoking again, it really is a great opportunity now. I've drank a good bit of wine at home this week, which is another thing I want to stop, so that is really my main focus at the moment. Enough is enough.
I'm really looking forward to doing my shopping today! I haven't been cooking every meal but I've been cooking a lot more, and I'm finding it really relaxing and enjoyable. I have an 'Italian cooking music' playlist on Spotify that I always listen to and it really gets me into good humour.
My main meal for today will be some pasta parcels with salmon and a side salad. I might make some homemade veg soup again, or I might skip that until tomorrow. I might buy a new book today as well. I'm feeling fairly relaxed this morning, which is nice.
I actually had a nice chat with the surly housemate yesterday and lent her a book to read, so that was nice. She is very into team sports so she hates not being able to get out in the evenings and play. I can understand that.
Not much else to say really, better get up soon and put on a wash. The clothes are piling up a bit.
Cate
Long term member
I'll have a listen to the Italian cooking music on Spotify, Em. That sounds like fun & would be good to put on for G while he cooks. He loves listening to music while he cooks. You sound quite content. Giving up smoking would be such a positive thing to take away from the awfulness of this global pandemic. I really hope you can, Em xoxo