Lockdown 2.0, Day 24

Just under 400 cases today. It’s alarming the first reaction I have is one of relief. It’s still so high, but it’s not six or  seven hundred, so I feel relieved and then disheartened. It’s a long way back to normal from here.

I slept badly (had Amelie and the cat in my space for most of the night) but woke up feeling pretty good. I had some more alarming bleeding but talked to the doctor and she has a bit of a plan for going forward so I feel like there might be an end to this at some point. I’m working on the emotional side of it - trying to let go of control a bit and relax into what is actually happening in my life and hopefully that will help. 

I was able to do a bit more today, a bit of work outside and organising a few things inside. Still spent a lot of time on the couch, watching tv with the girls, or on my bed chatting on the phone to mum and to a friend. Tony was home (because it’s Saturday) and it was nice to have him around to chat to as well. My mood was good for most of the day then I crashed in the late afternoon. Had a shower then did some writing and photo stuff in bed. I feel a bit better now, hoping I get a good night’s sleep.

Lockdown 2.0, Day 18

Another not so great day. Can’t remember the exact number of cases but it was bad and there were 10 deaths. It feels like it’s never going to improve. So glad we are living out here where we do but I know that doesn’t make us immune. I’m in awe of the way Dan Andrews and Brett Sutton keeO turning up every day, answering questions and trying tondo the best thing.

I really wasn’t well today. I’m having a severely heavy period and spent today on the couch - walking around too much gave me head spins. I browsed the internet and worked on my photos and had a pretty relaxing day. In the afternoon we had a Zoom catch up with some of Tony's cousins which was fun. Tonight we watched the the first heat of this year’s Australian Ninja Warrior. So good! And exciting to know several of the competitors.