After 2 Weeks of Lockdown
By divalounger
@divalounger (6118)
United States
March 30, 2020 3:02pm CST
So we have been locked down for 2 weeks now. I have started teaching my voice lessons on Zoom, although that is a little slow in getting started. I am also writing a bunch. Right now, I am writing blog posts for others. But NaPoWrMo starts up on April 1 and in my poet's circle, we will be writing a poem a day. I am hoping that keeps me sane, or as sane as I can be for now.
We are looking at another month of lockdown--at least--
Hang in there everyone!
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@LindaOHio (182992)
• United States
30 Mar 20
Yeah, Trump extended it to April 30. I was hoping to get out to a restaurant; but that's not happening. Stay sane, safe and healthy!
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@tmosby (418)
• United Kingdom
31 Mar 20
Are deliveries also shut? Maybe you can order online from your favourite restaurant and get it delivered at your door.
I did it once few days back and the delivery person does not handover the package to our hand. They leave next to the door, stay few metres away and wait till we come and make sure we collect it.
Good way of avoiding contact :)
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
31 Mar 20
You too @LindaOhio --I suspect even a pizza will be welcome at the end of all this--
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@LindaOHio (182992)
• United States
31 Mar 20
@tmosby Yes, we can order take-out.
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
30 Mar 20
Zoom works better for music lessons than the other platforms I have looked at--it also helps to stay connected with the extended family. We get everyone together in a meeting and catch up--
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
16 Apr 20
Not an end in sight yet--but we are healthy and happy and walk our dog every day which helps--I didn't do NapoWriMo last year because I was too busy teaching--now that teaching has dropped off, NaPo seemed like a good idea--and I tend to get a lot of drafts done--then I workshop them and I usually get a few pieces that are good enough to send out for publication--
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@just4him (317459)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Apr 20
@divalounger That's great you do. I hope you have lots of success with them.
That's great you get out every day to walk the dog.
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
8 Apr 20
That is a long time--we have at least another month to go--maybe longer!
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
6 May 20
@thelme55 Yes--we are still locked down--are you as well?
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@tmosby (418)
• United Kingdom
31 Mar 20
You seem to have a loads of tasks to do. Moreover, writing a poem a day might be quite a lot. But maybe not "that" much for someone who is passionate about it or can easily play with words.
Zoom is the best platform to engage with families or teach/attend lectures online. My professors shifted to Zoom and Blackboard Collaboration. I liked Zoom better.
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
31 Mar 20
Zoom works well for lessons and family gatherings! My daughters' classes have all switched over to Zoom as well--Interesting times!
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@tmosby (418)
• United Kingdom
1 Apr 20
@divalounger
Yes.
Now I have been asked by my professor to be available via 'bluejeans'. I have never heard of it. Will have to try setting up and venturing the functions.
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@divalounger (6118)
• United States
30 Mar 20
We are all in the same boat--hang in there and stay safe
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@GreatMartin (23671)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 May 20
I have no problem with lock down--I enjoy my own company and have a lot to do--like relax!!
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