What will you do if you have to stay at home?

stay at home

@youless (112710)

Guangzhou, China

March 17, 2020 3:50am CST

Due to the coronavirus, I think more and more people choose to stay at home. In fact we have stayed at home most of the time for over a month already. My husband has worked for about three weeks. So when he doesn't have to work during the weekends, he will spend time to study. He wants to improve English and he spends some time for it. Besides it, he will learn to play some songs by the piano. So these days I hear the music more often. My son is busy with his study almost everyday. The children have online courses and homework. It is a hard task for everybody, including the teachers, parents and children

As to me, most of the time I work at home now and I don't have to go to the office often. That's nice as I can cook more nice food for my husband and son. So what's your plan when you have to stay at home?

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@topffer (42155)

• France

17 Mar 20

I am blocked at home since today like all French. Living alone it is not fun. Everything has been canceled, including a conference where I was speaking in April. I have now to try to be refunded from my train tickets... For the rest, I will be more often on myLot

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

I look forward to seeing more of your posts in Mylot

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@topffer (42155)

• France

17 Mar 20

@LadyDuck Except for a little walk daily I intend to stay at home until the end of this mess. I have not voted Sunday, politicians don't need my vote to get a job. We can authorize ourselves on a paper (lol, that's France) to do essential shopping or exercise outdoors. If we have not this signed auto-authorization with us we risk a fine.

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@LadyDuck (472476)

• Switzerland

17 Mar 20

@topffer We are also staying at home, even the planned tooth cleaning has been cancelled. The only thing we can still do is go out to buy food, only what is necessary, not large quantities.

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@Alexandoy (65308)

• Cainta, Philippines

17 Mar 20

I am fortunate that I cannot be bored at home because I have the plants, we have the dogs, I also have the computer.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

That's super!

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@JudyEv (346007)

• Rockingham, Australia

17 Mar 20

We have been staying at home more too in a way although we don't go out a lot anyway. It will be a new way of life for a while.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

I think Australia is still very safe as I seldom hear about the coronavirus news there. The last news about coronavirus is Tom Hanks and his wife were found test positive.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

18 Mar 20

@JudyEv I heard Tom Hanks and his wife got well and they already went out of hospital. Currently they quarantine themselves in a house. So this is a good sign.

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@JudyEv (346007)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Mar 20

@youless The numbers are rising slowly and they see to think we haven't seen the worst of it yet.

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@josie_ (10032)

• Philippines

17 Mar 20

Other than go out to buy basic commodities, I'll probably binge-watch movies on cable, exercise and do the chores that I have procrastinated on.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

Very good idea

@pitsipeahie (5049)

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17 Mar 20

Chores, lots of household chores, surfing the net whatever I find interesting, watching movies, netflix, playing games, just about anything I find entertaining to do.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

It sounds like you are very busy at home.

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@pitsipeahie (5049)

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17 Mar 20

@youless yes, there are a lot of things to keep me occupied at home.

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Brigitte Gonzales

@bbghitte (3294)

• Philippines

17 Mar 20

That's the best thing we could do, earn a new skill, be productive even at home. I am new here in mylot so I should enjoy the moment with my new found outlet:)

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

I almost forgot to say that we learn a new skill now, that is we have to have a haircut for ourselves

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Brigitte Gonzales

@bbghitte (3294)

• Philippines

17 Mar 20

@youless wow, that's great news! :) congrats on your new-found skill!

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@GardenGerty (162111)

• United States

17 Mar 20

I am on Spring Break from school, but I would not be surprised if it gets extended. My daughter and grandchildren are traveling to see us as they had to be out of the house while my son-in-law does some remodeling work. We have a big yard and if the weather is nice we will spend a lot of time outdoors.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

I hope all of you will enjoy your family time during this special period.

@RebeccasFarm (92002)

• Arvada, Colorado

18 Mar 20

I certainly am not worried about me staying home I worry of the young people now here with no jobs, income, or home.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

18 Mar 20

I hope they have some savings and they can hold on some time.

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@RebeccasFarm (92002)

• Arvada, Colorado

22 Mar 20

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@LadyDuck (472476)

• Switzerland

17 Mar 20

I will bake more, but surely I am going to go through all drawers and cabinets and throw (or donate) everything non necessary.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

18 Mar 20

Now it is your turn to show us your baking

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@LadyDuck (472476)

• Switzerland

18 Mar 20

I never stopped baking, but now I do even more, I am scared to go out.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

5 Apr 20

@youless I prefer to stay at home.I work on the computer and watch Tv. I prefer before the virus and during to stay at home. I hate going out. Sounds like your husband is keeping himself busy.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

5 Apr 20

In fact we are all busy at home

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

5 Apr 20

@Hannihar We had a very quiet Chinese New Year. We stayed at home and didn't visit each other. No gathering is still the best at present anyway.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

5 Apr 20

@youless Very true but we are really busy getting ready for our upcoming Jewish holiday that starts Wednesday night and lasts for 7 days.

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@dgobucks226 (36068)

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18 Mar 20

Yes, people are trying to keep away from crowds or contact with other people. I only go out to buy food and get my mail. I bring along hand sanitizer to use before and after shopping and after getting the mail wash my hands. The virus is affecting all aspects of living.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

18 Mar 20

If you have a mask, it is better to wear it when you go out.

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@dgobucks226 (36068)

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20 Mar 20

@youless Good tip!

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@Moon24 (22396)

• Serbia

17 Mar 20

People here trying to stay at home. I am all day at home. It can be boring. I am on internet most of the time.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

Perhaps you can find some interesting things to do when you are at home.

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@Moon24 (22396)

• Serbia

17 Mar 20

@youless Maybe but i am alone all day. I feel lonely.

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@mynameiskate (2574)

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18 Mar 20

My doctor's orders are to take it easy for another month yet. I need to plan to do that.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

19 Mar 20

I hope the situation will get better.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

19 Mar 20

@mynameiskate Sure.

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@mynameiskate (2574)

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19 Mar 20

@youless time will tell?

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Akaninyene Etuk

@akanetuk (2135)

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17 Mar 20

If stay home, I watch TV, make calls, write or learn new things.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

Very good!

@May2k8 (18461)

• Indonesia

18 Mar 20

I'm not sure I can stay at home, if there is a need I will of course go out.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

19 Mar 20

So far staying at home will be safer.

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@id_peace (14853)

• Singapore

17 Mar 20

I will spend a lot of time mediate as well as to work on my business;.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

Very good!

@marlina (154129)

• Canada

17 Mar 20

I am retired and have plenty to do at home without being bored.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

17 Mar 20

Nice to hear that.

@JESSY3236 (20206)

• United States

17 Mar 20

Read and watch tv

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

18 Mar 20

Alright.

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@magallon (19279)

• Philippines

18 Mar 20

Do the household chores and do mylot too.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

18 Mar 20

You are very diligent

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@freelancermariagrace (28886)

• Philippines

18 Mar 20

Maybe just work all day and watch my favorite tv series on Netflix.

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@youless (112710)

• Guangzhou, China

19 Mar 20

We have to adjust to this new way for some time.

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