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CACOVID Series:
My Isolation Blessings
AWngela
hen the lockdown was to appreciate my life so much initially announced, I more, I've witnessed the joys of honestly felt like my being present, spending time and
think I was that bad. This made me feel like the world was leaving me behind, I decided I need to be more socially engaging and receptive towards people, I need to explore, create new experiences and enjoy life, there's so much I haven't done at this stage in my life.
In summary, this lockdown has taken me on a self discovery mission. I'm not saying it's all been great, of course lockdown has its cons, like not having the freedom to do the things we used to do so freely. Personally, I can say the benefits definitely outweigh the bad and has indeed been a blessing in disguise to me.
world was coming to an end. Who didn't? I was used to being out and about, used to engaging with people at work, even though I've never been the most outgoing person.
Now, I was going to be stuck at home for an uncertain period of time, little did I know the lockdown would prove to be the sign I needed to pause, analyse and appreciate all the things that make up my world and make me Angela.
Through this process, I have come
bonding with my family. Before, I'd always make excuses about how busy I was, I'm sure a few of us are guilty of this too. In the spirit of self development, I've developed some new skills in cooking, editing pictures using photo apps and I've been more health conscious, exercising and increasing my water intake. Of course I have to slip Netflix in there somewhere, I mean, who hasn't indulged during this time.
The realisation of my non existent social life also made me ponder, I know I'm an introvert but I didn't
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