Diary 2020( Lockdown Chronicles)๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜Š

15/4/2020
I have not documented in my diary in years, I am back๐Ÿค“๐Ÿ’ƒ I love to write ๐Ÿ“ not because I am a fantastic writer though๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜„๐Ÿ˜ƒ.
 I am feeling so high-strung today, going out to re-stock before the continuation of the lockdown rule from Friday here in my Country. However, it seems like I don't have what to wear my usual shopping jeans looking like it has shrunk or did I gain weight ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคญ



16/4/2020
Yesterday started well, I was out of the house in no time enjoying my music and singing along, as I drove around town I was shocked to see much more traffic jam than I envisaged,  I  finally arrived at a less crowded ATM machine, I decided to stay on the queue then I reached out for my ATM card in my purse๐Ÿ˜ฅ,  to my utmost astonishment‼️ ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ I left it at home๐Ÿ˜ฒ, I just left the queue quietly like I have been served ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜. Instead of going back home, I activated cashless mode even with aboki ๐Ÿ˜‰. ( bank transfer to the rescue). I don't know how to withdraw from ATM without card(fingerprint blah blah)I am too clumsy for that ๐Ÿค“๐Ÿคฃ, after my purchases, รฒn my way out of a tight traffic/ jam-packed road I bashed a woman's car for the ist time in my  18 years of driving, not my fault actually, I apologised and offered to repair her car but she refused the offer, so I  drove off with my dent car๐Ÿ˜‘.
Today I am just going to step out briefly then, activate sit at home mode as lockdown continues. Watch "our" Cartons ๐Ÿ˜… as usual or my channels if I am lucky then we eat, sleep, read, play and eat some more. We will start our exercise regime from tomorrow we need to keep fit.



17/4/2020
Around this time last year, I was at my breaking point in virtually every aspect of my life.  Then I took the bold step and pressed the reset button.  It's been pure bliss since then, living life on my own terms without offending my maker. On another news Dr. husband has been out of the country since last year, COVID 19 is not even allowing us to make any plans quite exhausting. We have learnt to cope with this temporary separation by spending as much time together on phone all day, not easy though but we are surviving.

18/4/2020
The kids and I started our exercise routine today, we hope to keep it up daily.
I am about to start reading this book


I have had it for about 10years at least but never read it. The title intrigued me then, that was why I bought it, that title seems to fit into the global situation now so its time to read.




19/4/2020
The last time we went out of the house we bought  maize seeds
The kids had fun planting it yesterday. I enjoyed today's service on domi stream (YouTube) quite lifting and encouraging looking forward to this global unrest to end. It's well with the planet earth in Jesus name amen.
20/4/2020
Yesterday was like any other day, I decided to spend some time in the car with the kids playing music๐Ÿ˜…. We sang a lot it was actually refreshing. Today we are baking ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿคฉ.

 Our pretzel is ready


21/4/2020
Yesterday was difficult for me, I get to that emotional point once in a while. Dr.husband's absence in this pandemic period not working too well for my overall wellbeing but like I always do I was able to talk myself out of my mood with his help. The kids enjoying themselves, as usual, I made up my mind from the onset that I will make this period more relaxing for them instead of scaring them with COVID-19 updates around the world.
22/4/2020
Today was bread baking day, I promised the kids we were going to bake bread for the ist time, thanks to the recipe I got from a friend.  Our sardine bread turned out fantastic and the kids were extremely impressed๐ŸŽ‰ supermom๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿ‘Œ. 





23/4/2020
I learnt a new word today ๐Ÿ˜. My 7-year-old daughter is quite competitive and extremely naughty ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‘... Based on agreements, today was scrabble game day and as usual, she wanted to win. At some point, she formed a particular word and her brother asked me if the word existed. I replied no and continued what I was doing, the baby girl kept insisting she was right so I checked the word on Google ๐Ÿคญ lo & behold..... she was right, I want to assume she didn't know she was right, she just wanted to win at all cost๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ.
The word is "NEAN" meaning a nice and mean person.
24/4/ 2020
The last few weeks has made mothering an epic adventure; both interesting and emotionally tasking.  DH(Dr Husband) and I have been trying as much as possible to reassure each other on a daily basis. The worldwide pandemic has flung us into a corner we didn't envisage, it's draining not been able to make any plans.  We are trusting God and hopeful๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿคฒ๐Ÿคฒ
25/4/ 2020
Hmmmmmm. Staying hopeful and positive, worldwide pandemic on my mind.
26/4/2020
I hinted DH today, the rate at which the children are eating and gaining weight they might need new school uniforms when schools finally reopen ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜. We had a blessed Sunday logged on to our church online service as usual.  Ay's birthday is in a few days I can't wrap my head around the fact that he his almost...  I remember planning his 10th birthday big party in my mind over the years. I am so glad and thankful.  In the spirit of practising what I preach, I am at a peaceful place right now. Looking forward to brighter days/months ahead.๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ˜
27/4/2020
I was able to focus on some personal projects today, my small madam( Tomtom) gave me enough breathing space  ๐ŸŒ…. I included more affiliate links to my blog;
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28/04/2020

I am so overwhelmingly excited. Our 10th birthday is tomorrow, ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ. Awesome God๐Ÿ™…‍♀️. Ay and I agreed that he will celebrate his birthday with his 9 classmates when school reopens. However, he wants me to bake him a golf theme cake, so we on it.i have not made party cakes since 2016 because of the demands of my lecturing career.
29/ 4/ 2020
Oh, April 29th, how I love ๐Ÿ’• you....๐Ÿคญ. On this  10 years ago my son was delivered via emergency ๐ŸšจC-section. Despite all the drawbacks, he made it against all odds.  I am forever grateful to my everlasting father in heaven. Notwithstanding the lockdown season, I made his day with fantastic fest and cake

30/4/2020
Oh, mine ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ฎ. Today is day one of the online classes for the children. I was extremely exhausted at the end of the class, Ay was able to cope well without my input. However, madam Tomtom needed my attention per second.
1/5/2020
I woke this morning feeling very sad and overwrought. It's been a stressful time with this pandemic the atmosphere. A friend of mine in the UK sent me a link on how to make begin soup ๐Ÿฒyesterday might make it today and it turned out delicious. God bless u Atinuke.


2/5/2020
I have gradually acclimatized myself with this ๐Ÿ”‘ lockdown season such that on free days I don't even have the enthusiasm to step out. From Monday few States in Nigeria will ease down restrictions, looking forward to the journey back to normalcy worldwide. Today was less stressful because no online classes for the children I was able to go about my house chores at my own pace. It rained heavily tonight, I don't understand the scary breezes  ๐Ÿ’จ of this 2020 downpours.





3/4/2020
In the year 2013, I learnt how to bake a few treats however I have not actually practised all. This lockdown has given me ample period to practice and try more recipes from different platforms giving it my own twist loving it. We baked a cake today but not my regular type, it was savoury.
 4/5/2020
We finally get to go out today, like a few states in countries of the world ๐ŸŒ feels good and overwhelming at the same time.
5/5/2020
As a university lecturer, I didn't understand the amount of time and stamina needed to teach primary school ✏️ ๐Ÿ‘จ‍๐Ÿ‘ฉ‍๐Ÿ‘ง‍๐Ÿ‘ฆ. Oh, mine๐Ÿ˜. I have a new level of respect for their educators.
6/5/2020
Staying positive and trusting the highest. This year will surely end well๐ŸŒป
7/5/2020
I woke up this morning feeling good about every aspect of my life and all the decisions  I have made or had to make; I am alive and well, I remain grateful and thankful.
8/5/2020
I can categorically admit that 2020 has been
my best year so far COVID-19 apart. DM and I are trying our best to stay sane apart.

9/5 - 14/5/2020
๐Ÿ—ฃwow, it's been a very stressful yet fulfilling day of a little bit of everything๐Ÿœ. I am delighted. I think ๐Ÿค” I am finally ready to cut ✂️my love(dada✅ )still contemplating .....


15/5 - 16/5/2020

Anxiety anxiety anxiety ๐Ÿคน‍♂️๐Ÿคฆ‍♀️๐Ÿคท‍♀️๐Ÿฅบ. This too shall pass.


With the global situation, we get to see images and listen to news that wound us mentally and psychological daily, 2020 is waking all of us up to the realization that no one is safe alone we have inferred that from this pandemic. 

17/5/2020
 Yesterday was another beautiful Sunday. It's well with the planet earth ๐ŸŒ in the mighty name of Jesus.

18/5/2020
Feeling a lot better today... I have e m usual way of talking myself out of moods from a realistic perspective and Meanwhile, my spontaneity is papable ๐Ÿคท‍♀️๐Ÿ’ซ๐Ÿคฆ‍♀️(when I decide I move ๐Ÿ’‡‍♀️๐Ÿ’ฃ). so I googled how to unlock my dreadlocks and I got the idea of using warm water, coconut oil and conditional with plenty dash of patience. I have about 87  lots in total will work on it for the next two weeks.๐Ÿค“.... My journey to the other side of nature has begun๐Ÿ’ซ. I locked my short natural hair in 2016, I am ready for a new chapter ๐Ÿ’ƒ.

19/5 - 25/5/2020
I am glad that the journey back to normal life has gradually begun in many countries all over the world ๐ŸŒ. It's all with mixed feelings though. 
The last few days, I have been involved in a lot of tasks here and there, I am glad I am almost done(80%) with my hair recovering ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜ƒ. I will show you the final look. I 've been documenting the process will probably put it on Youtube. It's been raining YT around me lately, my niece and my son joined the league this past week. I will probably make a blog post soon on how to start a youtube channel with hints from my son๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ‘.


26/5 - 28/5/2020


This was day two ✌️ 


Wow so my children's YouTube channel is gaining followers and they are feeling popular and fulfilled. My husband's birthday ๐ŸŽis a few days away and I am getting emotional already, we are miles apart thanks to COVID-19. Mine locks all gone๐Ÿ˜„ new phase activated.
29/5 - 14/6/2020 
It's been a while here, I have been so busy coping with my daily routine and joggling between my children's google classroom. I can't believe today is  14th already this month is moving so fast.
15/6 - 1/7/2020



The first half of the year is gone, we thank God for the gift of life against all odds. looking forward to a fantastic second half ๐Ÿคž. June was an extremely busy month for me also productive. Had three of my articles from 2019 published. "Me proud of me'. Our corn is ready ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ’ƒ. Harvest going  ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒฝ๐ŸŒฝ

2/7- 16/7/2020


In the last few days, I have been working on myself, staying calm under so much pressure, I keep adopting different coping mechanism per time. I am glad my children's online virtual class is ending in a few days it's been draining for me, having to help & supervise my Lil 'madam Princess'. I can't believe school resumption is not in sight. However, we can't but stay grateful for the gift of life and sanity in the midst of World conspiracy theories and diverse unbelievable revelations and exposure. We shall surely survive in 2020.

17/7/2020
Today reminds me of my late younger sister, On this day 3years ago she called me and we gisted as usual and she told me about her fainting during breakfast few minutes before she called me and the plan to go for CT scan and MRI the coming week. Fast forward to a few days after she was gone.

18/7- 25/7
My kids are going on Google class break next week. I am so elated you won't understand the depth. I have been a primary school pupil literally for the best few weeks. It's been a bumpy ride ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…
My "me" time before bedtime now occurs between 8 pm and 9 pm when I go off to the bathroom for about an hour, making calls, replying message then  ๐Ÿ›€.









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