New Pearl Jam album? Are you serious? I thought they were on a hiatus
Lockdown diaries - COVID-19 matters!
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Since you have nothing better to do, make your own face mask.
It is complete....
Bigger gaps between albums these days but still packing out arenas across the globe every year and no doubt like their last album and many of their earlier albums it will be a No1 in the US.
Firstly, photos please!
Secondly, I haven’t really left the house for 13 days besides to fill petrol etc.
I have been working from home for over 8 years and initially the transition was hard for me but now, when I go into the office I find I can’t concentrate or be productive under the open plan and the noises etc and can’t wait to get home.
I personally have no issues staying at home and I am enjoying the quietness.
If anybody needs tips on simple things to assist with declining mental health etc please let me know and I’ll try my best to elaborate on a few simple steps that I will post below.
1. Take a shower daily.
2. Put on fresh clothes daily. These steps may seem trivial but they help a lot especially if you think this is great and I don’t have to shower or shave or be presentable. The act of putting on your favorite shirt or jeans when fresh out of the cupboard does indeed lift your mental state.
3. Try do some exercise twice a week. There are countless programs on YouTube depending on your schedule and fitness level. There is something for everyone from high intensity training to stretching etc. my only advice is don’t bite of more than you can chew as you will give up and beat yourself up for not doing this slowly.
4. Take the time to prepare a hot meal and try eat as best you can avoiding chips or quick snacks that are going to overload you with fibre. A well prepared meal becomes an achievement and you will feel better for it!
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Day 2 Continued.
It's interesting to know that all shops are closed outside so you don't have to bother go out. I hate shopping on Saturdays as it's usually busy wherever you go. So I had a typical Saturday with the exception of my morning Cappuccino at my favourite coffeeshop.
Worked a bit on a plumbing project for which I was buying parts for a few weeks and it turned out to be a failure. Still need more parts
So project put off until the end of the lockdown.
It's interesting to know that all shops are closed outside so you don't have to bother go out. I hate shopping on Saturdays as it's usually busy wherever you go. So I had a typical Saturday with the exception of my morning Cappuccino at my favourite coffeeshop.
Worked a bit on a plumbing project for which I was buying parts for a few weeks and it turned out to be a failure. Still need more parts
So project put off until the end of the lockdown.
Building a very challenging puzzle
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I just discovered I want to add a 3rd cat door and get the kitty litter outside.Day 2 Continued.
It's interesting to know that all shops are closed outside so you don't have to bother go out. I hate shopping on Saturdays as it's usually busy wherever you go. So I had a typical Saturday with the exception of my morning Cappuccino at my favourite coffeeshop.
Worked a bit on a plumbing project for which I was buying parts for a few weeks and it turned out to be a failure. Still need more parts
I had my male cat in lockdown for over a month to help him heal after surgery as he got gangrene and had to go for surgery 3 times and now he refuses to use the garden any longer and let’s just say I sometimes wonder how something so small can produce something so large
Hmmmm that looks yummy!!!!! Wish you lived here - I'd hire you as my personal Chef!
Looks like it's going to keep you up late tonightBuilding a very challenging puzzle
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The good 'ol days, when we used to do jigsaws! Did you have this at home already, or did you go and buy it for lockdown @CashKat88?
We had this puzzle for a while now, attempted it once before but life and how busy it gets just got in the way so we couldn't do it but with all this free time we have now we set a goal to finish it by the time this lockdown is done.... Hopefully
There will possibly be a first time pregnancy boom but not for parents who have kids already
Maybe by the end of lockdown there'll be a lot of kids being put into boarding school
I've been semi-retired and working from home for about 4 years now and this is the advice which I would like to give:
Vasbyt! Min (of baie?) dae!
- Stick to a routine, especially your normal sleep/wake cycle. If you don't, you're going to be out-of-sorts and you don't need that. In addition, it won't be difficult to adjust when you go back to work.
- Don't give in to temptation to sit and much popcorn and chocolates all day. Besides the weight gain, now is the time to eat healthy foods. Keep your body strong.
- If you used to exercise e.g. jogging, do what you can where you are. I read about a couple who planned to run a marathon on their tiny balcony.
- Take care of your appearance. It's so easy to have every day as a pajama day, but don't! You need to feel good about yourself, so get up, wash your hair, dress nicely, ladies - put on some make-up. You'll be surprised at the difference it makes! Pretend that your colleagues can see you!
- Do something that challenges your mind, instead of binge-watching TV. It doesn't matter what it is - play Backgammon or Chess on the Internet, do Sodoku; crossword puzzles, anagrams whatever - but remain mentally active.
- Maintain contact with others via telephone, Whatsapp, FB, Snapchat. We're lucky to have this technology now.
Vasbyt! Min (of baie?) dae!
“We are staying at home now. Before we were going to the shops, but the soldiers are beating people so everyone is inside now,” said Emily Ndemande, a domestic worker who lives in Alexandra.
Everyone is inside because the soldiers are beating them - not because of the virus. Oh. My. Vape. I hope that the soldiers continue beating them!!
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For once I am so relieved that I don't have a domestic! Even when lockdown is lifted, how do you know that your domestic isn't a carrier of the virus, without showing symptoms? And she's the one who will come into your home; look after your kids. Worrying.
Everyone is inside because the soldiers are beating them - not because of the virus. Oh. My. Vape.
I hope that the soldiers continue beating them!!EDIT:
For once I am so relieved that I don't have a domestic! Even when lockdown is lifted, how do you know that your domestic isn't a carrier of the virus, without showing symptoms? And she's the one who will come into your home; look after your kids. Worrying.
Teacher in 2025 doing the class register:
Facemask Felix ?
yes
Lockdown Liebenberg ?
yip
Social D. Saiid ?
yebo
Gloves Gumede ?
present
Covid Thladi ?
here
Dettol Delport ?
ja.
Facemask Felix ?
yes
Lockdown Liebenberg ?
yip
Social D. Saiid ?
yebo
Gloves Gumede ?
present
Covid Thladi ?
here
Dettol Delport ?
ja.
Thats some really hood advice @Hooked
But on another point, did you just make a spelling mistake, much instead of munch?
Lol this is the highlight of my week
So did you ...really hood advice ??
Day 3 07:00
Getting used to wake up to silence ,not even the distant taxi . ''They'' only reported a rise of 17 persons infected yesterday ,is Covid on weekend too?
Going to have a braai later , too chilled to make lunch. Will keep you posted . Stay safe. As the day continued , 5 patrols ,a couple of ''WHoop WHoops'' ,ppl still mingling on the corners --18:40 ...and
''who let the dogs out'' ,just a few ferocious barks and silence ... A MIRACLE , Why is it that you have to go to extremes to get ''hunter-gatherers'' back in their caves ?
Racist -no .
Obedient - yes.
Frustrated - yes .
Scared for me and the few ppl I care about's life - yes.
Getting used to wake up to silence ,not even the distant taxi . ''They'' only reported a rise of 17 persons infected yesterday ,is Covid on weekend too?
Going to have a braai later , too chilled to make lunch. Will keep you posted . Stay safe. As the day continued , 5 patrols ,a couple of ''WHoop WHoops'' ,ppl still mingling on the corners --18:40 ...and
''who let the dogs out'' ,just a few ferocious barks and silence ... A MIRACLE , Why is it that you have to go to extremes to get ''hunter-gatherers'' back in their caves ?
Racist -no .
Obedient - yes.
Frustrated - yes .
Scared for me and the few ppl I care about's life - yes.
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Day 3 ... woke up my usual 4am for run days ... 45 mins weight training session and 45 mins knee sprints in my tiny suburban garden ... feeling much better
thx guys for listening ... feels like you connected to people outside
thx guys for listening ... feels like you connected to people outside
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You got me @SmokeyJoe! A spelling mistake from me, indeed! I'm sure you'll remember this forever. Maybe you could even frame it? That would be pretty "hood", don't you think? 
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