It actually hit me today; the fact that I’m not going to see people for such a long time. It had hit me before this, but rather than it being a gust of wind hitting me in the face, this time it was more like a massive slap in the face.
The worst bit is we don’t know when this is going to end. I’m a person who likes deadlines, and work best when I have something to aim for. If we all knew ‘hey, we’ll be back to normal on June 11th at 12pm’ I think we’d feel a whole lot better. But the reality is we’re all floating around trying to keep busy, whether that’s exercising (nope), drinking (YES) or something else; such as investing time planning my amazing fashion ensembles (see example 1 below)…
And I’m one of the lucky ones who is living with someone I like and enjoy spending time with, but it can still be difficult with us both working from home. There have been numerous interrupted zoom calls by one of us going to grab a cuppa from the kitchen or grabbing a pair of socks from the office/bedroom.
I have also started working 10 hours a week in my local shop after losing many of my freelance contracts (like so many other colleagues I know). This can be soul crushing on many different levels. But on the one hand, I’m glad I’ve found something to keep me busy 2 days a week. It gets me out of the house and there have been some lovely customers thanking us for being there. But then on the other, unwashed & unsanitized hand, you have the customers who are just plain ridiculous. There’s no other way to say it really. I’m not going to get into the details but let’s just say that this experience has really opened my eyes to how non-sensical and short-sighted humanity can be.
In reality, I know I’m extremely fortunate. I’m being supported by a great theatre company (Theatr na nOg) who are letting me work with them from home, I have great family, friends and colleagues that I can connect with over Zoom, Whatsapp, carrier pigeon…
And I’m fortunate to have this podcast, with the aim of connecting with people all around Wales. How totally brilliant is it that? I have this as an excuse to talk to people! Connecting with friends, colleagues or strangers and learning about what they’re passionate about is the greatest gift I could have asked for in a time like this.
I hope to connect with as many amazing Welshies as possible over the coming weeks, and I hope it brings you a sense of community as we move forward. Whether you’re self-isolating, working in the NHS, a delivery driver, post-y or working from home I hope you find something here that brings you joy.
Of course I’ll be recording these episodes remotely (goes without saying) but it will only make the time I get face-to-face with everyone all the more special when we can enjoy a cuppa in each-others company again.
Daisy x
Have another cuppa 