- I touch my face … a lot I really had no idea how much until now. I’ve always used my hands when speaking; I just can’t help myself. Now I’ve made a conscious effort to refrain from constantly – or so it seems – touching my face.
- I can cut my own fringe My fringe isn’t a fashion statement. I have had my fringe as long as I can remember. I am seriously attached to my fringe. I am borderline neurotic about its length. When I go to the hairdressers, I reiterate, on every occasion, how important it is to just cut one millimetre, from my fringe, at a time. I am not joking nor exaggerating. I have one friend – and only one – who I trust to cut my fringe. However, needs must and with help from YouTube and my trusty hairdressing scissors I have made the cut with, surprisingly, satisfactory results.
- I can continue to exercise I love my Zumba and Fit Step classes and, thanks to Zoom, our teacher is able to stream classes direct to my living room. Brilliant!
- I can breathe using alternate nostrils I have been practising this yogic breathing with the help of YouTube demonstrations. This technique helps to calm the mind, lessen anxiety and lower the heart rate.
- I can do jigsaws online The last time I completed a jigsaw was probably as a child, on a family holiday! This activity was recommended by a friend. I didn’t even know online jigsaws existed. I actually find this is quite a mindful activity. I have rationed myself to one a day.
Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope you are safe and well xx
Fancying France 
Ah yes the face touching – it’s really hard to not touch the face! Our Pilates teacher has started online Pilates classes. Mr F is doing the usual two a week but I’m waiting for her to set up a half-hour gentle stretching class which I’m looking forward to.
A couple of days ago I looked at my diary to see when I last went to the hairdresser (it was a long time ago) and noticed that I seemed to be always rushing around going to places and appointments and seeing friends and family. The lockdown has changed all that and I miss friends and family hugely but actually wonder whether the quieter life is preferable. I wonder and hope that we might all think about how we can help the planet by not being so over-active. This ‘unpleasantness’ could change us all.
Jigsaws online – wow!
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I used to do a lot of rushing around, too. I loved meeting up with friends for coffee or lunch and going to my exercise classes and it is definitely a quieter, gentler pace of life I am living now. My youngest son was (is) in his last year at Manchester Uni and has returned home. I love having him here but the dynamics in the house have changed, of course! I like to think/hope that the world will be a different place when we get out of this situation, that travel will be slower and society will be kinder. Friends, of a more cynical nature, suggest that in a couple of years everything will be as it was. It is almost unbearable to think that the human race would learn nothing from what is happening now.
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I love the alternate nasal breathing! That’s brill!
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Excellent – I’m pleased!
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Hello June, that one-nostril breathing sounds interesting -I’m going to head over to YouTube now! I love the idea of virtual exercise – how fun to have Zumba classes via Zoom (“Zoomba”?!) Stay safe 💕
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Hi Darlene, hope you found the YouTube clips okay! ‘Zoomba’ – ha ha, very clever! Might use that myself x
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😀 Yes, I like the YouTube video by Yoga with Adriene 👍🏼
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Yes, Adriene is very popular! Bon weekend!!
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I’m a rush-arounder too, and have also been wondering whether a bit more quiet in my life would be a good idea because although I’m missing family, I think I could organise appointments and outings a bit better in future. I’ve also learned that I’m a face-toucher of the highest order! Scary.
I won’t try cutting my fringe; I’ll just sweep it across and wait for the time when I can get it cut (along with the rest – my pony tail is getting longer and longer)!
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I have a fair few layers in my hair although I like to wear it ‘up’ when it’s hot. My husband offered to cut my fringe but when he saw the sheer look of terror on my face, I think he changed his mind!
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Haha. I don’t think mine would even offer!
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Sensible man?!
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Ah, the hair thing. I missed a usual appointment as my hairdresser was on holiday. Never mind thought I, I’ll go next week. Then I started showing virus symptoms and was confined to HQ. My next appointment has now come and gone. Help! I look ridiculous- there is now no style to my hair and I have a serious ‘badger stripe’ in my parting. My husband continues to look well groomed as I cut his hair at home with one of those shaver style tools. This coronavirus is testing us in many unimaginable ways!
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Oh! I do hope you’re okay after having virus symptoms. My hair doesn’t look too bad if I put it up – well, that’s my opinion, anyway. I have an issue with roots, too. I do have some dry shampoo that will colour/cover the grey roots but as I’m not going out, I’m wondering if I might just leave it and see how it turns out. I’m impressed that you cut your husband’s hair. My husband is using this time to grow a beard! He has never had a beard in the 30+ years I have known him. Interesting times!
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