"You gotta accentuate the positive, eliminate the negative".....( lighthearted)

I’ve made an early start on my ‘winter padding’ with all the baking I’ve done.
I’ve got to know my new neighbourhood better with the walking most days.
I appreciate what a wonderful community spirit we have in the village, with all the help and advice on offer.
We’ve had a big clear out and filled a skip. Now we’re ready to tackle the major projects, like a new kitchen, when we can get started again.

Feeling positive about making a quilt for my new granddaughter due in 3 weeks. Already got the fabric etc out, DH has fixed my machine and very ready to go!

We have found all our relations graves from our cemetery walk.

Feel guilty though and think we may have to go and clean them all.

The sun is shining and the wind has at last dropped, so looking forward to going out and about on my bike today for as long as l want, and as far as l want.
Smashing!

Same as you phoenix, my fringe is so long it covers the hedges that are my eye brows.
I haven't ironed anything in 8 weeks,I give things what mum used to call a good stroking.
The windows haven't needed cleaning because our four under 5 year olds aren't here several times a week wiping their sticky fingers on them (ahh, wanders off trying to stay positive)

I'm WFH. Normally, I have a 2-hour commute. I'm not missing thsy.

I am less stressed about chores because I can get on top of them during the day.

The weather has been gorgeous and I've really enjoyed walking round the neighbourhood when it's quiet. It's normally very busy.

I've saved money on clothes and I'm lower - maintenance. I haven't been doing my nails and I've cut and coloured my own hair.

I'm enjoying the slower pace of life.

Another song from that era which I love is "Busy doing nothing".
Goes on: working the whole day through trying to find lots of things not to do....
Appropriate eh?

I've saved money!

No hairdo's, no eyebrow waxing, no pedicure, no eating out, no theatre/cinema, and apart from a pair of Skechers no purchases.

I'll be loaded by the end of all this

The positives (in no particular order:
The NHS is alive and well and there for us despite hearing much to the contrary in recent years,

Nature and the weather have done us proud during the crisis,

Great kindness has been shown by many, to help many others,

My garden is looking the best it has ever looked (my DH has been “furloughed” from playing golf 3 days a week and turned to gardening to keep busy).

Negatives:
I’ve missed what I always took for granted - meeting with family and friends for a lunch in a pub or cake and tea in a garden centre.

I’ve tried hard not to dwell on any other negatives.

Let’s face it, weather wise it’s been one of the nicest Springs ever.
Just think if April had been constantly cold, wet, windy ......

My very boring hairstyle lends itself well to low maintenance. Chin length bob, somewhat elongated but still in shape and the fringe I can trim myself. I long for it to become that elegant silver, but it stubbornly refuses, so no colouring issues. Not had to put on a pair of heels in months so will probably fall over next time I need to glam up.

My positives are that I know for sure that there are some kind people out there. I have also managed to read far more than I normally could.

My negatives are that I have put on weight from eating rubbish. I’m lounging around watching TV on an evening and I sleep worse than ever .

I don't have to bother ironing......anything!!

My non live in partner has actually started walking! From being practically car bound he is now up to about 2.5 /3 miles a day which is great. Not as good as my 5 but......?

I’ve finally got rid of my garden waste. It’s only taken 6 weeks. The bin is emptied fortnightly and I’ve been using 3 neighbours bins also.