This morning started the normal way, cats wanting feeding, breakfast to make, but then a change in routine had to happen and I was writing a list of what I was going to have in my routine every day.
I came up with the following list:
Go for a walk (2m apart from anyone around)
Do some gardening (although I revised this to only when the sun was shining - really cold out today)
Clean out a cupboard, shelf, or even a room - spring clean in autumn...
Do some baking or at least cook a good meal
Skype or talk to someone
Read a book (I was lucky that I got the library before it shut - I really don't like reading on a screen)
Have a short rest or meditate
Take my son on a driving lesson (he got his Learner's Licence last week, great timing)
Play a game, card, do a jigsaw
Do some work (this will change to more of my time as we go into term time)
It's quite weird not going anywhere, but also not wanting to go anywhere. I really don't want this virus so I don't even want to go to the supermarket if I can help it. I don't understand those people still out there shopping and socialising. Please stay home. It's hard but it's worth it. Let the poor people who are still working get on with their jobs without a ton of people around that may be infected. The longer people are out and about, the longer this will take.
I really like this poster from the Leeds Community Healthcare service which I posted on my FB page - we need to remind ourselves this is not normal.
Day Two
Today was a bit of a mish mash, getting a bit of work done, out to get some essential stuff and a last dash to the physio this afternoon to make sure I have tape for my foot. My appointment with the specialist next week has been cancelled, so after waiting a year for an appointment, it's going to be a while yet. Hey, there are people out there with a lot bigger worries than me so I'll deal with it.
I went through the list above and I figure if I can do at least 8 out of 10 each day then I'm doing well. Today was a 9/10 day which is great. The jigsaw is being completed quite quickly - lucky I have quite a few in the cupboard!
I noticed that there was a bit of traffic out today, people rushing to get things sorted, but still quite a quiet settled feel in the streets. A number of people walking, all taking the 2m rule quite well, crossing the road and avoiding others. Long may that last so we can fight this.
I have concerns for people and my mental health is taking a bit of a hit, wanting to help others but knowing I can't do much. All I can do is Skype others and keep chatting and give out information I find. There are so many people out there in difficult situations in so many ways and if I think of it too much it hurts my heart. I need to keep myself well and not dwell on things.
I've made a list of big things to do - sorting hard drives, photos, updating things I haven't got around to - maybe I'll get on to these as time goes on, but I'm finding I am quite tired, just with the stress and mental toll. Time to take a back seat and make sure I am kind to myself as well as looking after my young adults. Another day done. A couple of games of Carcassonne and it's time for bed again. From midnight tonight it will be very quiet. Remember - only go out if absolutely necessary.
Day Three
I spent a large chunk of the morning setting up a new site. I had been battling for a while with trying to find that elusive article that I had saved on my Sue's Education Facebook Page so I decided I would make a site to keep everything on. I could then organise it a bit better as well. So here it is - Sue's Education site. It may be useful to some of you and I am updating daily.
Going for a walk today was interesting, so many more people out walking, lots of smiles and hellos but also some solitary people, keeping to themselves and having space from others.
Had a Zoom call from Kit and Rebecca at Boma today - good to catch up and have a chat about where to from here. How can we reinvent education? We have no idea how long we will be in this state so how will we move forward? I also don't want to go backwards once we get back to face to face. How can we continue a mix of online delivery and some face to face? Will this be a turning point for education or will we revert back to what we know? Only time will tell.
The jigsaw is slowly getting completed - it's nice just sitting there every now and then and popping a few more pieces in. My Veggie box arrived today - I ordered online from https://www.eatlocal.nz/shop and the box arrived with fresh fruit and veg in it. A great deal for getting food delivered. I see now they have also added a fruit box today. Yum. I doubt I'll have to leave for much at all now. This could become a habit!!
I had some good news last night - I won the Dragonboat team's Biggest Loser prize. I've managed to lose a lot of weight since Christmas and it feels really good. Someone asked how I did it - it's really a case of more exercise and healthy eating. I still managed to drink wine and eat chocolate, but only in small amounts (well, mostly)! It's nice to have some time to exercise each day, I'm missing the walking I do at kura everyday so am making sure I get out and about here instead.
I must say I do miss being a Microsoft school at this time - I love the videos they are doing to help educators, and the way that Teams works really is awesome. But hey, Google it is and I'll do the best I can with Google Meet. I have however got organised on Discord - a big learning curve but definitely a good way to communicate with others. I'm liking it already, even though I am used to Slack and Skype, I can see that this platform has more and better options. We need to keep up with the play and move forward while we can. I'm keen to look at new ways to do things - we have to.
Interesting article from Imperial College in the UK that was shared with the DisruptEd group today - a bit of a long read but worth it. We really need to be thinking we are in this for the long haul - it's not going to be just 4 weeks I feel. I've been reading over some of the docs on my website and thinking about how we can reinvent things for the future... hmm... that will keep me thinking for a while :)
Spent some more time on my Science of Wellbeing course and on some school work, but managed to get outside in the garden for a bit as well. It's amazing how much time I seem to have when I have the whole day of not leaving home. Time is definitely going slowly.
I was going to post this each week but I am thinking I'll just post it when I feel it's time.
It's time.
Great record Sue. I was looking at that wellbeing course too. Worth doing in your opinion?
ReplyDeleteI'm only up to week 2 and a lot of it is stuff I already knew, but I'm enjoying it as a reminder to look after myself. My blog on the first 2 weeks will be out later today :)
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