Slipping into slobbishness

Me too Marmight

Except round here, a small seaside town, the local Nazis are out on patrol being very unkind and it’s making me shouty and defensive, not normal for Norfolk, so I am drinking more coffee and alcohol than usual, together with slobbing out, wild hair and eyes, I wonder if I will ever return to kind old lady mode when this is done.

You've just articulated precisely how I feel too Marmight.

I’m finding it difficult to get into some form of routine. I got back home, after a month in Oz, on the first day of ‘quarantine’ just in the nick of time so am doing total isolation in case I picked up anything nasty on the journey. It always takes a few days to get my head sorted out but this time it’s taking longer. Total discombobulation and I’m flittering from one thing to another like a demented bumble bee. Every morning I tell myself This is The Day I will get on top of it. I’m comfortable, I have food aplenty thanks to DD1 & Mr Tesco delivery man keeping me supplied. I have a garden to sit in/work on plus loads of indoor activities. But, can I be arsed? No. Tired, tearful because I hate being on my own, get up late, slob in old tatty clothes, go to bed early, can’t be bothered to watch TV or, more worryingly have a few ?? - & the hair desperately needs attention. Then, I think of my Mum and millions of others who coped on their own for years during WW2 with far less and in her case no husband for nearly 6 years and I feel ashamed for feeling as I do. Manana, manana!

travelsafar, it may be 9 am but it's only really 8 am

Hope that helps

Actually, it is 10.29 (9.29)

My skin seems worse without makeup - why?
I am using moisturiser.

I fear this may be starting to happen. I am struggling to get up each day, nothing to get up and get organised for. No clubs, or appointments, no shopping or meeting friends and family for social occasions. Just a walk each day where i dont interact with anyone. I am still in my pj's at 10.15am, unheard of in my life before lockdown. I am sleeping till after 9am most days whereas before it 6.30/7am usually that i would be up and about. My sister rang this morning and i voiced my fears about this, she said dont worry once we get back to some sort of normality you will go back to normal ways. I really hope so.

Went out early this morning to join the "olds" first hour food shop at our local Marks, not sure I qualify cos I'm still a few years away from the magic stipulated age of 70. Just pulled on yesterday's clothes, didn't do any of my morning routine, shower, teeth, hair, make up, (minimal for the latter) but with a mask on who cares! No one is looking at anyone else, only from the point of view of distance apart

However, all showered with clean clothes on now, I only feel half awake without my regular routine.

Me atm.

Is that true Grandma, that not wearing a bra causes breasts to droop? I must say this is my main motive for putting on a bra. I don't like bras very much and feel more comfortable with my jumper or t shirt next my skin

GabriellaG54 I agree with you about make-up.
I usually wear scruffy casual clothes without a bra, so no change there. Not all day pyjamas, tho.

I was thinking about this the other day. I had stopped using deodorant - I thought I could save some money and, anyway, no one would be near enough to smell me. But I couldn't bear to smell myself in the end so I'm back to using it again.

On the other hand, I have been using night cream instead of day cream in the mornings. The main difference, as I understand it is that night cream doesn't have SPF (well, I'm not going outside) and is richer, so it might hold off a bit of a wrinkle for a little longer.

Unlike everyone else here, I am most uncomfortable without a bra and don't take it off till I'm practically in bed.

Oh goodness!

Our nice neighbours are popping their heads over the fence far more now than previously so I must Keep Up Appearances in my gardening clothes.

#Hyacinth

Life is so simple and carefree, living in pyjamas. My washing was dry in no time.

Bliss isn't it Evie64?

I have recovered and am working at home, with no bra!!! Who would have thought!

I am going to shower and blow dry my hair now. No makeup, just moisturiser.
Late, I know, but have been chatting to DD for ages (online of course).
And trying to cancel an outpatient appointment without any success. That took up half an hour.

Whitewave
That is not what you need at the moment, well at any time.
I hope you can pass them, if they are small stones, without any surgery

The only make-up I ever wear is a lick of mascara and possibly, just possibly, some eyeshadow if it's a really dressed up do.
Otherwise it's wash face with soap n water, hyaluronic toner, serum then SPF day cream (all Lacura) and that's it until bedtime.
I wear leggings and cami all day unless going out, before and since C-19.
I can't understand the need to wear a mask of make up. Men don't, so why do women need to do it. My face is good enough to be seen naked. Whether answering the door in pjs sans make-up or neatly arranged hair or meeting friends for a meal, I take a laissez-faire approach nowadays.
No jewellery save studs and no perfume.
It has been said that I 'always smell 'clean', like a baby after a bath'.
Suits me ?

I’m doing what I always do, shower and wash hair every morning, put serum, bb cream, blusher, eyeliner and lipstick on, dress in something I like. Then, at bedtime, clean face, moisturise hands and face. I like to look my best, it’s keeping my spirits up.

Let this be a warning to everyone. I had my first slob day yesterday. So showered and hair washed but left my hair as was looking weird.

Ended up in A&E last night by ambulance, wishing I’d done something to my hair!! (Huge pain - almost certainly gall bladder according to doctor)

So ladies rather like wearing good knickers, be warned??

My number two son and I used to enjoy ‘slobbing’ many years ago, when we were both at home. It involved me on one sofa, him on another, large fried breakfast, and trashy telly ( duvet optional depending on weather)
Strangely enough, he suggested we do it now, but I’m being strict with the self isolating. I could still do it, mind you.

merlotgran
Your posts on 22/03 @22:43 and 22:45 had me laughing out loud ?
It's typical of the way things work...?

It's that if you make a routine, and stick to it as much as possible, you will be healthier mentally, not just physically. If you rely on sandwiches for lunch, eventually you will lose the yen to cook. So, please, don't allow yourself to lapse. Also - a good old soap and water kills germs much better than an alcohol wipe.

That's hilarious ?

I had a whatsap video chat with DS2 this evening. Head and shoulders, so it probably wasn't obvious that I'd ditched the bra. Anyway, he has always been scruffy and tonight he seemed to be bursting out of his shirt buttons.

My son FaceTimed me on Mothering Sunday and I was still in pj’s and no make up. He kept deeply staring at me from time to time. Afterwards I couldn’t decide if he was looking at me realising I could be vulnerable at 68 - or thinking - God she’s ageing! So I am getting showered and dressed and some light make up in celebration that I am well enough to keep up my standards ???