Where I am during Covid 19 times?

It was 9 March, when I voluntary put myself and my child to self-quarantine. I was fortunate enough to have some foresight to stock up in February and I'm very grateful for that. I am thankful to my organisation for providing me option to work from home with introducing very timely skeleton system. 

Almost a month, since we locked the gates and cocooned ourselves away with nothing but some provisions to sustain us with food supplies and continued ability to work – an effective internet connection. I didn't go out to buy sanitisers, to stock unnecessary items. I kept telling myself and my family that during emergency, you need basic stuff, not luxury things. 

Yes, I was in fear zone. Not owing to panic buying but I asked my domestic help not to come to my house way before the government announced lockdown as she had some signs of flu. It was indeed my selfish intention as I was too worried for my child. But, we've easily survived the past month without going out, without new groceries, without help – moving towards the learning zone.

We've not starved, YES, we rationed our rice, flour and few pulses. We celebrated the passing of our last tomato and mourned the loss of an egg which cracked on the way home from market. We've learned that a good meal doesn't necessarily mean expensive, exotic ingredients.

I took day off from my work from home schedule in order to prepare myself to work productively. I am leaning exercise and yoga each day. I am able to manage work and life balance during this time as well. Rewinding memories of past while looking into old hard drive have suddenly became our favourite past time for weekends.

I am so thankful to my family for being so supportive during this crisis time. My husband cooks every day – very unlike him. My child brings smile to our face with ever increasing naughtiness. I am thankful to all friends who are virtually supporting and motivating. 

And life goes on…

We’ve learn to value things and take them less for granted, like saving food, valuing the work of others, valuing and understanding your own time, hard work and HEALTH to make life comfortable for the family, valuing the company you're blessed to have at a time like this, valuing the fact that you're well enough to help others outside of your home...

It has been a good month, I know most of it was spent with the usual things, but I can say it was the best month of learning I've had.