10 Things I’ll Miss About Lockdown:

As we approach the end of Lockdown #3 I’ve started to think about the things I’ll actually
miss about lockdown life. Don’t get me wrong, I’m as excited as the next person to have
BBQ’s with friends, plan mini breaks and get in the car again (I have exhausted the local
walking trails!) but dare I say it, there have been some parts about lockdown that I’ve not
only grown accustomed to but I actually quite enjoy.

So I have complied a list of my top 10 things I’ll miss about lockdown. Who’s with me?

1. Wearing my Leisure Wear ALL THE TIME- Whether I’m walking the dog, working out
or teaching singing online, my Lulu Lemon leisure wear has never been far behind. I
will certainly miss feeling the ‘weekend clothing vibes’ on a workday.
2. A messy house (and not caring!)- The absence of singing students, friends and the
mother in law has meant that things can grow wild indoors! I call it ‘living
organically.’
3. Bad hair days with no judgement- The closure of hair salons has meant that it’s not
just my house that has grown wild! Yes, I can’t wait to get a haircut but it’s also been
nice not having the pressure to look my best. We’ve all been united in our bad hair
days and that has been lovely.
4. Zoom Parties- Whilst zoom cannot measure up to seeing friends face to face, it’s
been nice not to have to worry about party food, cleaning the house or subtle hints
when I want people to leave so I can be in bed by 10pm. Pressing the ‘log off’ button
is oh so easy.
5. Limited choices: The question of ‘what coffee shop shall we walk to this weekend?’
will now make way for more intricate plans because we’re actually allowed to drive
somewhere else! But with choice comes decision making and with decision making
comes stress. It’s been nice giving my brain a vacation.
6. Lower Expectations- No one expects too much from you in lockdown. Everyone is
doing the best they can so people cut you some slack. I’ve also enjoyed not adulting
as much (such as making that annual dentist appointment!)
7. Living completely in the moment: Because we literally have no idea what disaster
will befall us all tomorrow. It’s been one helluva rollercoaster!
8. The extra ‘check ins’ from friends: It’s been so nice having people reach out that
would otherwise have been ‘too busy’ before lockdown. There has been a lot of
kindness and consideration and I have felt closer to people more than ever before!
9. The money I have saved: The takeaway coffee bill is getting a little on the high side
but apart from that, things have been peachy! No restaurant meals, no holidays, no
brunches with the girls = A healthy bank account!
10. TIME: I have had more time than ever before. Time to crochet, talk to friends, listen
to inspiring Oprah podcasts, go for long walks, make sourdough from scratch…I have
loved every minute of it.

What will you miss about lockdown life? Yes, it has certainly had it’s challenges but how can
we truly grow and adapt without challenge? I have learnt so much about myself over this
last year and being confined to the house has certainly encouraged a lot of self-growth.
So go forth and enjoy your pint, meet a friend (or two) and book that mini break. But don’t
forget those little things that made lockdown not only survivable but quite enjoyable. I know
I won’t.