We are now under “house arrest” because of the pandemic. Sadly, our schedule is on a standstill. We cannot go about our daily routine. While some are complaining about this situation, others like me, love the opportunity to relax, work on unfinished home projects, spend quality time with the family and enjoy our pets.
Here are the five good things I am thankful for about this whole quarantine thing.
- FEWER EXPENSES
With the limited itineraries now and the lowered gasoline prices, we save a lot on our gas and car wash expenses. Plus, my hair was untrimmed since the lockdown started. But who cares? My wife and daughter are not complaining about it. And besides, barbershops are closed at this time.
- NEAT AND SPACIOUS SURROUNDINGS
You get bored when you see the same surroundings 24/7, aren’t you? So, I reorganized the remnants from the last house renovation. They just lay in our dirty kitchen for so many years. When I discarded the useless stuff, the house looks more neat and spacious.
- REVAMPED BLOGSITE
I always want to write but my schedule gets in the way. With nothing much to do now, except eating and watching movies on Netflix and YouTube videos, I write more articles and engage my audience often.
- MORE QUALITY TIME WITH THE FAMILY
We take things positively. My wife and I spend marathon nights on Netflix. We also talk about the news or other topics during mealtime. She plans out and cooks our meals while I am just around to assist her.
- MORE TIME FOR THE PETS
We have a Shih Tzu and a Labrador Retriever at home. Both have different needs – Labradors require longer walks while Shih Tzus’s are high-maintenance breed that need grooming regularly. These are extra duties that get so much of my time. Having a lean schedule allows me to address their needs immediately.
There are so many things to be grateful for. This sounds odd. But let us always look at the bright side of a challenging event. Let us take this opportunity to slow down and appreciate the little things that keep us sane during this crisis.
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