Just when I thought it was OK

I’m sat in my window, the sun is burning happily into my flat and although I can’t cross the threshold I can at least enjoy the beautiful weather along with the rest of the UK.

Why can’t you leave? I hear you ask

Well, my friend. Despite having had my first punch in the arm, they call that the Pfizer; and having enjoyed the limited freedom that’s been opened up to us, I received a rather angry notification from the NHS Covid 19 app, which I swear is the workings of a pissed off teacher wagging their disapproving finger at me. It told me I need to self -isolate for 7 days as I’ve been in contact with someone with Covid.

Do you know what really burns? Nope not the sun I’m soaking up but the fact I have to adhere to the 7 days despite having tested negative via the lateral flow test.

I know I’m not the only one missing out but I’m pissed because it’s lush out and I can’t see anyone but I was around someone who has it. Who was it? I wish I knew.

So, what have I been doing to stay sane?

Well. I’m already bat sh*t but take a look:

Continued my 9-5 in shipping at my desk in my bedroom- business still need to operate guys

Cleaned, done the washing and hoovered (Yes, I know, that’s standard life)

Worked out- thank you Yoga with Adrianne, 9 Week Control freak and HIIT with Natacha Oceane

Ordered an online food shop (no prosecco. I never said I was smart)

Ordered 3times from Deliveroo- all prosecco prosecco (told you I’m not smart..luckily from a previous drunken experience I’d signed up to Deliveroo Plus- didn't realise this til I looked at my bank account)

Asked a friend to buy me hair dye from Amazon (the colour is Rich plum and looks F*king awesome btw!)

I’ve cried (I’m human ok)

Written (this story, in-case you were wondering)

Read a book on my kindle (The Summer House in Santorini by Samantha Parks- unputdownable)

Scrolled through Instagram until I felt like my head was going to fall off

WATCHED ENGLAND WIN FOOTBALL!!!! Sorry for shouting but I seriously lose it when they play. Oh no, I don’t have any interest in football otherwise- all I know is they kick a ball around. Hell, I didn’t know which team we were, I had to ask a friend! Maybe I am stupid. Oh, and just to top that off; I stubbed my toes 3 times during that game as I was running between kitchen and living room when I heard commotion- my work chair was in between the two.

I guess I did do a lot but, when you’re confined to your own 4 walls with just yourself and the internet for company, it can make you lose your mind but one thing I was sure of- I wasn’t going to get bored, as you can see from my list, there was plenty to do. My kitchen cupboards still need a good clean but pfft- out of sight out of mind, right?

On my first day of freedom, I leapt out of bed at my 05:30 alarm, got my running gear on and pounded the pavements. That first hit of fresh air on my face made my whole mind and body smile

These last 2 years will never be forgotten, obviously. And although we have a taste of freedom, we still have to be so careful right?

The problem is though- it could happen again. And anyone could have to isolate so is this going to stop?

Our lives have completely changed. But to all of you, I hope you’re safe and enjoying the weather and life in general