I am thrilled to be getting out of lockdown. I have no faith that the government is doing the right thing but I am figuring once the kids go back to school it is irrelevant what I do as they'll be mixing with a huge pool of people from all over Sydney. So other than making sure the youngest is fully vaxxed by then, I'm just rolling with it and trying not to worry to much.
Even encouraging community games.
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Back in July a few weeks into lockdown the vibe was very different. I was more positive about it. Then in August the sadness and fatigue was setting in. Don't get me wrong, I don't beleive we should be cavillier with the deaths, whether aged or with underlying conditions, and I do think in Australia we've so far been spared what most of the world has gone through. I just hope it isn't about to hit us. We are no better than the people in Squid Game if we are allowing deaths for our own self interest. Like them, we need to choose to work together to demand the safety of all, even if it costs us something.For now, I am celebrating the pending return of some sort of social life, and hoping it is all behind us.
Take care in October people.
Linking with #Lifethisweek and #WeekendCoffeeShare, because if we were sharing coffee, we'd be picking a date for dinner out and which restaurant, while also discussing our concerns about openning up. It's a verty strange and confusing time.
Also linking with #TrafficJamWeekend #OurWorldTuesday #MCOW #WednesdayAroundtheWorld #WordlessWednesday
Some places masks are required here and some places no masks. It's hard to keep up. Different counties have different rules.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day. ♥
Our rules for eased restrictions are VERY confusing. It's hard to keep up as they are ever changing. And I don't think we've been told when we can move out of our 5kms radius. It's so weird.
DeleteWe have been keeping up with the news in your country, it would be nice if everyone was on the same page but unfortunately there are plenty of silly people around.
ReplyDeleteThinks have eased quite a bit here in India with close to 10 million daily vaccinations. My city, Bangalore is almost back to pre-covid level frenzy but schools are still opting for online classes.
ReplyDeleteI'm very nervous about school going back. The 12-15 year olds are getting vaxxed at an AMAZING rate tho, which is heartening.
DeleteThings have eased over here in Massachusetts, USA. I am happy for that but we seem to be getting more cases unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteOnly way to truly combat the virus and get to somewhat normalcy is if everyone gets vaccinated. It isn't as big of a deal as people make it out to be. You get it take Tylenol and keep wearing your mask and socially distance. A lot of it is common sense. But you always have people that don't wish to act like adults I suppose. Which makes things harder to feel somewhat normal. Plus, they are going to get antivirals soon which is like how they treat the flu. So more modern ways to keep everyone safe from Covid. I loved checking out your snaps this was a fun and interesting post. http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2021/10/october-accessories-edit-5-designer.html
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're getting out of lockdown. I hope there won't be any setback. Thank you for linking up with #weekendcoffeeshare.
ReplyDelete"We need to choose to work together to demand the safety of all, even if it costs us something" - oh, how I wish more of my fellow Americans felt this way. I hope Australia's return from lockdown goes well, and you stay safe.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that you are getting out of lockdown. If only everyone is willing to work together for the safety of all but it is sad that it is impossible for most places. People are fed up with confusing rules and the worst is people getting fine for these confusing rules. The number of daily cases is still higher in our area. Take care and stay safe.
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad life looks like it might be opening up a bit more for you Lydia - here in WA we've been almost covid free and we're all a bit complacent. We're only one active case away from things locking down or whatever, so it's really just a matter of time. I've become a bit fatalistic about it all because it's a virus and we can't stay isolated forever. Time will tell - but enjoy your freedom because it's amazing! x
ReplyDeleteWith 81% fully vaccinated and vaccine "passports" required for some places life is returning to normal here. Seems masks will still be mandated into 2022. I'm fine with it all. I miss all our travelling but not ready to take any chances as yet.
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping your lockdown will end soon. I definitely feel you about Australia having been spared the worst of the pandemic so far but this not likely remaining that way forever. Here in the Netherlands, most restrictions were lifted last week but you need to have a vaccination card or negative test result to get into restaurants, theaters, etc. I thankfully have been fully vaccinated since March.
ReplyDeleteAwe, I hope it is safe for you to get out of lockdown soon. <3
ReplyDeleteAs you know, here in Qld we're always just one case away from a locky-d - unless that case happens to occur on a week when there are football finals being played (did that come out loud?). It's been a long time to be locked down for, so here's hoping October brings not only more freedoms, but also more certainty.
ReplyDeleteMy friend in Brisbane made a simillar comment when I asked if she was in lockdown -'Probably after the Grand Final because football is more important than health' Hehehe. We have some strangely powerful groups...
DeleteI hear you Lydia and you've summed it all up perfectly. Hopefully our Christmas plans for the South Coast with family can happen but my Qld family are still uncertain if they will be able to make it down. #weekendcoffeeshare
ReplyDeleteHave a great upcoming week. I hope to join back up next week. We're spending time on vacation. yay.
ReplyDeleteIt has certainly been a difficult time for those of you in NSW & VIC and my heart goes out to you. I would be cautious as well with kids going back to school, even though I'm double vaxxed. Fingers crossed that Christmas and Jan holidays won't be affected. Take care #lifethisweek
ReplyDeleteAs you know we've pretty much escaped lockdown in my part of the world (almost completely) so I can't even imagine but I understand what you're saying. It feels like we've (as individuals) done everything we can to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe (vaccinations and the like) and we're just going to have to see what comes next.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe how things have gone over there, it's sad, I feel for those who are making an effort to follow the rules. We are still in level 2 here but poor Auckland is copping alot of the cases.
ReplyDeleteYes, the football contingent certainly seem a different breed to us mere mortals.
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ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your post and would love to snaffle your bottle of what could also be labelled "Gladys Grog". I live up on the Central Coast and have friends who live in Marrickville. I was there not long before the first Sydney lockdown.
I've done a few posts showing life in lockdown as well. I think it's important to document what it's been like. We are living through history. Well, we always are but some times more so than others.
No doubt you have thoughts about the sudden departure of our fearless leader, Gladys. I quite liked her and found her quite reassuring during the pandemic. I think ICAC could've waited a few weeks until we were out of lockdown. I feel somewhat lost without her at the helm.I guess it's a case of "Watch this space".
I've become quite fascinated by Ethel Turner, author of Seven Little Australians during this lockdown. That's led to a new blog.
I hope opening up goes well for us. I'll still be playing it safe for awhile yet.
Best wishes,
Rowena from Tea With Ethel Turner
I hope the reopening will go ok where you are - I would be worried too if I had kids going to school. I'm so happy that we're only two people in this household to worry about so we have more control over what people we choose to mix with.
ReplyDeleteI am going to race off and see mum a couple times between when we are allowed and before school goes back. I'm not entirely sure how to manage it once the kids are back face to face. If we have those home tests I'll get those.
DeleteI really feel for you there in NSW & Vic - it's been so hard and long for you all. I worry for the mental health of so many. I hope that when you reopen all goes well. This has gone on for far too long.
ReplyDeleteWe've apparently not done the maths right on the modelling (it's meant to be total population, not adult population - so we're attempting to open at 54% not 70%...which is a concern - if the thing I read is correct. Who can tell anymore?)
DeleteRestrictions have been relaxed over here in my corner of the world and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things won't go south again. It's like a rollercoaster ride that never ends.
ReplyDeleteStay safe, Lydia.
I hope things start opening up for you!!
ReplyDeleteAs I respond our latest leader has already made significant changes which include a back to school for everyone by 25 Oct. I am just going to take what I can from this...hair is important to me but up here our salon can't open till 26 due to not all fully vaxxed and I am going to see Dad on the Thursday of first week of opening up. We just have to not be too complacent and hope many more see the light re vaccinations. Sigh. Great to have you link up for #lifethisweek. Next week, the optional prompt is Water. See you at Denyse Whelan Blogs then too I hope. Denyse.
ReplyDeleteYoungest gets her second shot today so my eased restrictions start tomorrow! I am racing off to see Mum tomorrow before it all becomes too germy. Ditto with Mother in law but we might still need coivd tests before we go because someone in her house turned 100 a week ago!)
DeleteI'm quite nervous about reopening especially as the new dude is a selfish git and is clearly focussed on the economy. While I not saying businesses are doing it tough, the changes he made were unnecessary. I am going to be very cautious going back to things but I am also glad to be able to go to the gym and no longer have the 5 km restriction
ReplyDeleteI am very concerned and I don't really understand - esp the no masks in offices. That kind of goes against everything we've heard in the last three months.
DeleteI've already informed my bookgroup, who are all older than me, that I will be wearing a mask and distancing form them because my kids will be back at school by then and that makes me high risk (of catching and spreading infection). Even tho my kids are double vaxxed,just in the statistical numbers it makes me higher risk than most.
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