I'm going to Sainsbury's tomorrow and I'm really excited! I haven't been anywhere except my daily walk for about 3 weeks. How quickly what we find exciting changes. Once upon a time food shopping was a tedious chore, now a treat to look forward to. Hopefully getting to choose what we will eat next rather than sorting something out from what we have in. Not that it's been that bad - I'm known for keeping a well stocked pantry and freezer and it's been good to use up some stocks and make different meals.
How exciting is it when you see someone you know when you are out for your daily walk. Of course, we are a friendly village and mostly say a cheery Hello to anyone we walk past. But now, with even slight acquaintances I find everyone is keen to chat a bit. Especially those who live alone. Keeping the correct distance of course, but wanting to exchange any news and views on how they are coping and what they have heard. We are social beings and the need to talk to others is very strong.
Many people are commenting on how exciting it is to have the time to notice the beauty around us, small wild flowers, insects, buds on trees, bird song. Often we are too busy to take note of such wonders but right now most of us have the time to really look and really listen. Let's hope we can keep those skills when this is all over.
