(Warning: This post discusses Coronavirus/Covid 19 (b/c March 2020) and related stuff like lockdown and Anxiety)
...Maybe the first rule of March 2020, is that we don't talk about March 2020.
But then, I'd totally break that rule in half and throw the pieces in the air like confetti anyways, so here we are!
The Good News:
I'm fine. My family's fine. The nursing home makes video calls so we get to see my Nan, even if we can't hug her!
The Bad News:
My mental health is not great. I mean, it could def. be worse, considering everything, but this is f**king hard!
I've had several panic attacks and/or borderline panic attacks and... they don't get easier just 'cos you've had them before, y'know?
The UK is on full lockdown. Which means March felt like it went on forever, and I haven't hugged my Nan, my brother, or The Bestie in weeks.
I'm a cwtchy person from a cwtchy family from a cwtchy country... I need to hug the people I love!
BUT! I know that staying home and not seeing people is the way to keep the most people safe - including vulnerable people like my Nan. Please, please, please STAY HOME! #StayHome
The Ugly News:
My Problem Neighbours™ have sold the house, but can't move 'til the lockdown ends.
Not that they're following the goddamn rules - that would require a modicum of decency and common sense. *sighs*
1. Comics Wrap-Up - Take Any Moment, Any Time
2. Comics Wrap-Up - And Did You Think This Fool Could Never Win?
3. Friday Fics Fix - Avengers Fun Time!
4. Nerd Church - Hanau (& a Brief Note on the Flooding)
5. Nerd Church - 7 Amazing Queer Songs To Bring You Joy and Brighten Your Weekend
6. Comics Wrap-Up - And I Do My Dance and Cancel Their Plans
7. Friday Fics Fix - Brother Mine
8. Nerd Church - The Benefits of (Sometimes) Switching Off
9. Friday Fics Fix - In Times of Trouble, Turn To Stucky
10. Month in Review(s) - January 2020
...The people have spoken, and they want superheroes and positivity!
Non-Review Posts
Comics Wrap-Up
Take Any Moment, Any Time - New Mutants & more
Man I Really Feel Like A Woman Though - Black Widow & more
And Did You Think This Fool Could Never Win? - Umbrella Academy video essay rec. & more
Take a Breath and Let The Rest Come Easy - I finally watched Avengers: Age of Ultron, bad decisions from Marvel, & more
Friday Fics Fix
With Grace - The ethical ramifications of one of The Umbrella Academy's side characters
Wham, Bang, Shazam! - The kids from the Shazam! movie are still kids, y'know?
In Times of Trouble, Turn To Stucky - 'Cos the world is a little better when Captain America has a boyfriend. #Truth
It Made Me Laugh, So I Had To - Steve & Bucky Got Future-ing Down!
With Grace - The ethical ramifications of one of The Umbrella Academy's side characters
Wham, Bang, Shazam! - The kids from the Shazam! movie are still kids, y'know?
In Times of Trouble, Turn To Stucky - 'Cos the world is a little better when Captain America has a boyfriend. #Truth
It Made Me Laugh, So I Had To - Steve & Bucky Got Future-ing Down!
Nerd Church
St. David's Day Special! Let's Talk Robert Downey Jr as Dolittle! - RDJ picked a Welsh accent, so of course I had to talk about it! 😉
#InternationalWomensDay: 'My Feminism Will Be Intersectional, Or It Will Be B*llsh**' - Standing up for ALL women
The Benefits of (Sometimes) Switching Off - 'Cos hooman beans weren't meant for screens 24/7
The Anxious Girl's Guide To Pandem-onium - Advice on mental health in the middle of a pandemic
The Writer Diaries: Aesthetically Confused - I made a moodboard for my writing project ...and proceded to over-think everything!
St. David's Day Special! Let's Talk Robert Downey Jr as Dolittle! - RDJ picked a Welsh accent, so of course I had to talk about it! 😉
#InternationalWomensDay: 'My Feminism Will Be Intersectional, Or It Will Be B*llsh**' - Standing up for ALL women
The Benefits of (Sometimes) Switching Off - 'Cos hooman beans weren't meant for screens 24/7
The Anxious Girl's Guide To Pandem-onium - Advice on mental health in the middle of a pandemic
The Writer Diaries: Aesthetically Confused - I made a moodboard for my writing project ...and proceded to over-think everything!
Other Non-Review Posts
Month in Review(s) - February 2020
Stay safe, take care, and stay home!
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ReplyDeleteMarch has been so depressing! However, this is the only way that we can protect the people we love. I hope the situation will get better soon.
ReplyDeleteKonna @ The Reading Armchair
So true! Take care & stay safe! <3
DeleteI'm sorry you're having such a hard time! March 2020 has indeed been a truly stupid month, not that April is shaping up to be such a very lot better. At least I have romance novels to see me through! :P
ReplyDeleteThanks *squirms uncomfortably with knowledge that there are so many people worse off than me*
DeleteRomance novels for the win! :)
I'm sorry to think that April will probably work out in a similar fashion to March though I hope it will feel easier at we get used to these restrictions. I spotted the first family of ducklings on the stream a couple of days ago which made me smile
ReplyDeleteDucklings!!!!!!! :)
Delete(...I'm secretly 3 years old, clearly)
Hugs all around! I’m definitely in the same boat. Hope April brings on some sunnier days :) Love ya, Cee!
ReplyDelete*hugs back* Love ya Em! <3
DeleteMarch was a difficult month. April seems like it’s going to be hard too. I’m glad I’m not a very social person. I’m okay with staying in the house and not seeing anybody.
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
Overall it's fine... but the news, and not being able to see the people I love is the hard part!
DeleteI've been astounded at the number of people who are still not taking this thing seriously! Just know you have a huge system of support through all the people who follow your blog!
ReplyDeletePeople are... very strange. I've heard it's more denialist in the US though - maybe because the whole country isn't on lockdown? (Maybe it's because of the *ahem* leadership.) Who knows!
DeleteThanks Ethan - you totally rock! <3
Sorry you've been struggling with anxiety, though I can't say I blame you---I think this has caused many people with anxiety issues struggles. I'm glad you still get to talk to your nan, even if it is via video!
ReplyDeleteNicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Thanks - hope you're all safe! <3
DeleteI know I don't suffer from panic attacks, but even my anxiety has been awful. It's so difficult not seeing friends and family, but I'm so glad you get video calls for your Nan. We are staying home with the exception of going for walks and picking up online grocery orders. Feel free to message me on Twitter if you need to vent or just need a "hug."
ReplyDeleteThanks so much - that's really sweet <3
DeleteI'm lucky in that I still live at home with my parents - I don't think I would've coped with being on my own atm!
Hope you & all your family are safe - take care! <3