Connected
#100DaysToOffload – Day 7
Pretty sure this will be a common feature of blogs from people doing the 100 days to offload that aren't regular bloggers but I'm amazed I've done a week of it. Huzzah! Surprised myself I've stuck with it.
Whilst lockdown is on everyone has been at pains to ensure we're all staying in touch. Houseparty, WhatsApp groups or video calls, Facetime, Zoom, etc etc. It's wearing me out! I'm not anti-social by any means but I'm also not out 3 nights a week seeing friends. Maybe 3 or 4 times a month. Usually I only speak to my cousins at birthdays, Christmas, weddings, funerals, or christenings. Now we're all chatting away in a massive group chat. Ended up doing a weekly Zoom with my wife's family and also a Friday night quiz with a massive extended group of my family. My step-dad's nephew's daughter's boyfriend participates as well as my cousin's – from the other side of my family- girlfriend's brother's girlfriend just to give you an idea of just how extended it is. Obviously it is all good and making bonds and all that but goodness me is it tiring sometimes. Occasionally all I want is to just sit on the sofa and read a book.
On my last trip to a supermarket I bought 24 2nd class stamps which I've been using to send notes and cards to friends and family. My own way of staying connected but without the need to be present.
100 Days to offload is a blogging challenge started by Kevin Quirk. Check out https://100daystooffload.com and see if you're tempted to join the Scientologists yourself. No-one even reads this bit I bet.