So what are the positives surrounding the Covid19 coronavirus?

Lavinia · 25-03-2020 04:25PM

i admit i struggle to see any positives anymore..

im thinking to try to stay away from news for some time to get my sanity back as those are devastating..

25-03-2020 05:06PM

Lavinia wrote: »

i admit i struggle to see any positives anymore..

im thinking to try to stay away from news for some time to get my sanity back as those are devastating..

I had the briefest of glances through your post history to see what your interests are, hope you don't mind.

You liked poetry but going on your post history maybe you haven't partaken in it in a while.

Would poetry or some form of creative writing be a means to take your mind off the news for a while?

I write/compose in a few different forms, and I find it a great escape in general.

Snow Garden · 25-03-2020 05:06PM

Lavinia wrote: »

i admit i struggle to see any positives anymore..

im thinking to try to stay away from news for some time to get my sanity back as those are devastating..

Look, life is way too short to hit pause. This virus is certainly making our lives difficult and different for sure but don't waste time waiting for things to return to 'normal'. Maybe 'normal' wasn't totally ideal either. It's a time to take stock and adapt. Make the most of these trying times so that when the virus is no longer an issue, you will be in a better position to move ahead with your life.

No harm getting away from the news and any Covid19 social media.

At a very minimum, stay fit and healthy.

Snow Garden · 25-03-2020 05:22PM

I love this song. Keep your distance folks

Lavinia · 25-03-2020 09:37PM

Hey both of you, thanks a lot for your concern, I am not feeling sad because of myself, I am okay and my family and friends, I do not yet know anyone personally who was effected with this.
But generally as thousands of people are dying daily I can feel the impact of this on lives of millions, I presume none of us can avoid, no matter if you switch off or not.
I am also lucky to be able to work from home, so this takes good 9 or more hours a day for me to keep myself very occupied and busy.

However, it seems everything is changing and I presume nobody can yet see the full impact of this on humanity and society not to mention economy and so on..
So to see the positive is a bit difficult at the time..

I am sorry if it is not suitable for this thread..

I also found today some humor that made me laugh at our situations, talking to family and friends..

TheQuietBeatle · 25-03-2020 09:41PM

whisky_galore wrote: »

No Jehovahs calling.

I had 2 last week, nice chaps.

Tell me how · 25-03-2020 10:09PM

Lavinia wrote: »

So to see the positive is a bit difficult at the time..

Some positives.
60,000 signed up within 4 days to be 'On call for Ireland'.
Doctors are coming home from Australia to help out.
An Post have announced that their staff will call on people to see are they ok or to deliver newspapers or supplies.
GAA clubs are coordinating support structures in their communities.
People are finding strength in humour and posting uplifting videos and pictures to give others a laugh.
Aer Lingus are flying their biggest plane to China for medical supplies for the country.
We have a (temporary) government in charge who are doing very well in both organisation and communication to this point.
The figures of people getting ill and dying are (thankfully) (so far) less than we had feared.

Thousands of people die every day, it is the circle of life (and I'm not being flippant about the seriousness of this), but we still can find positives in the middle of the serious news if we look for them.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 25-03-2020 10:35PM

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I'm about 90% switched off from Coviddom these past few days. Of course I'm still social distancing, staying at home unless essential, and keeping an ear open for any major Irish headlines or new directives...but I just had to tune out from the sheer amount of related media and discourse I was consuming these past few weeks. I wasn't losing my shít over the virus or in a major panic, but I just found that everything was becoming COVID-19 and it just wasn't good for the mind. Especially if we're staring down the barrel at months of this.

I had to do that too. It was becoming overwhelming. I keep abreast of developments a few times a day and post in this forum a bit but I’ve stepped away from constantly consuming coronavirus news. It’s focused my mind on other things like films I’ve wanted to watch for ages and books I’ve wanted to read. I’m also chatting a lot more with family and friends.

the_pen_turner · 25-03-2020 10:40PM

are there any good sides to this situation

boris Johnsen finally stoped the dfs sale

some of the great you tubers out there are in isolation and creating great content

25-03-2020 10:45PM

Families are getting to spend a lot of time together. Small kids with working parents are delighted to get their parents to themselves.

GreeBo · 25-03-2020 10:54PM

TheQuietBeatle wrote: »

I had 2 last week, nice chaps.

I had one...nice chops, if a little chewy.

On the positives note, I reckon any affairs that were in flight are completely grounded.
No work, no travel and no excuses to work late.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 25-03-2020 11:11PM

Lavinia wrote: »

Hey both of you, thanks a lot for your concern, I am not feeling sad because of myself, I am okay and my family and friends, I do not yet know anyone personally who was effected with this.
But generally as thousands of people are dying daily I can feel the impact of this on lives of millions, I presume none of us can avoid, no matter if you switch off or not.
I am also lucky to be able to work from home, so this takes good 9 or more hours a day for me to keep myself very occupied and busy.

However, it seems everything is changing and I presume nobody can yet see the full impact of this on humanity and society not to mention economy and so on..
So to see the positive is a bit difficult at the time..

I am sorry if it is not suitable for this thread..

I also found today some humor that made me laugh at our situations, talking to family and friends..

It’s okay. I think many people are feeling the same as you. We’re not used to this coming from a Western country with a temperate climate and no real natural disasters. This is a shock to the system of many people.

Pinch Flat · 25-03-2020 11:11PM

I'm going to re-train as a hairdresser

Beasty · 25-03-2020 11:17PM

We are rapidly approaching a century of thread merges in a forum that has only been in existence for not much more than a week

A special ban prize to whoever hits the ton

It's worth checking if someone has already thought of your brainwave before starting a new thread;)

Threads merged

Harry Palmr · 25-03-2020 11:19PM

The TV is running out of soap (opera).

fryup · 25-03-2020 11:45PM

yes no soaps, it'll be interesting what they'll show instead

calfmuscle · 25-03-2020 11:53PM

Well the garden is looking great
I'm spending less (although almost no income, but let's be positive here)
The dog is fitter than ever and the vet will be delighted when reopens
Finally caught up on all that pesky admin
The weather was beautiful today.

Loafing Oaf · 26-03-2020 12:06AM

Harry Palmr wrote: »

The TV is running out of soap (opera).

I don't really watch soaps I was wondering are they incorporating the virus into their storylines. Self-isolation not really the stuff of drama you'd think. Maybe they could do a string of monologue episodes like the Dot Cotton one...

freshpopcorn · 26-03-2020 12:57AM

fryup wrote: »

yes no soaps, it'll be interesting what they'll show instead

In the UK it's rumoured they'll show old episodes of Corronation Streey and Emmerdale as they do on ITV 3 every day.

ILoveYourVibes · 26-03-2020 02:04AM

Pinch Flat wrote: »

I'm going to re-train as a hairdresser

Good luck! Especially with perming!

makeandcreate · 26-03-2020 02:31AM

Slim Charles wrote: »

The thought of re-watching a football match baffles me.

If you were a lifelong mid 40's Everton fan you might understand the appeal ....

Suckit · 26-03-2020 02:39AM

BBC are going to show re-runs of El Dorado, which will give it an opportunity it didn't have before, people may actually watch it.
ITV are going to try and start Crossroads again from the start.
Dave has taken everything else.

makeandcreate · 26-03-2020 02:40AM

Lavinia wrote: »

i admit i struggle to see any positives anymore..

im thinking to try to stay away from news for some time to get my sanity back as those are devastating..

I gave up Facebook and despite not having a garden - bought seeds and pots - as I was seriously depressed last week. Only check in here once a day & the news the same.
Watched bookbinding on You Tube.
Made proper Carbonara - got the kids to do it. Delicious.
Just find little things to distract you - and it's normal to struggle for a bit - just mind yourself.

makeandcreate · 26-03-2020 02:44AM

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

My husband said the same!

Also mojesius, you will love this. A dog sprained his tail from wagging it so much due to his happiness at all the extra attention he's been getting with everyone at home all the time. Apparently this is NOT a joke. I LOVE it.

https://thehooksite.com/this-dog-sprained-his-tail-from-wagging-it-so-much-because-everyone-is-home-with-him/?fbclid=IwAR288Oig7T7ebue5RIFnxq9kknmhCW_h-ngjJrpVOgkGJrkhCSpdU9TXeIg

My dog sprained his tail - was terrified he'd broke his spine - cost me 225 euro to find out he'd just been a bit too happy! 7 days later tail was fine.

Sober Crappy Chemis · 26-03-2020 03:00AM

One positive is the comedy value of that general mega-thread in this forum with the box-bedroom expert speculators!

Funny, funny stuff!

Lavinia · 26-03-2020 08:27AM

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts wrote: »

It’s okay. I think many people are feeling the same as you. We’re not used to this coming from a Western country with a temperate climate and no real natural disasters. This is a shock to the system of many people.

Thank you.
I haven't been home in over 6 months, was about to go to holidays on 21st march, needless to say my flights got cancelled and is now impossible to travel.
So I do miss my family, people who are isolating with their family are prob not aware how lucky they actually are..

jester77 · 26-03-2020 08:32AM

I've so much more energy these days. Normally I go to gym during the week after 11pm as it's the only time I can do. Now I can to the gym in the mornings, kids also do someb exercise with me, and I then work in the afternoons. I can move a lot more metal than at 11pm.

Obvious Desperate Breakfasts · 26-03-2020 09:01AM

makeandcreate wrote: »

My dog sprained his tail - was terrified he'd broke his spine - cost me 225 euro to find out he'd just been a bit too happy! 7 days later tail was fine.

Has he sprained it since?

leavingirl · 26-03-2020 09:03AM

jester77 wrote: »

I've so much more energy these days. Normally I go to gym during the week after 11pm as it's the only time I can do. Now I can to the gym in the mornings, kids also do someb exercise with me, and I then work in the afternoons. I can move a lot more metal than at 11pm.

It will grind you down, eventually. Don't think you are immune to the global economic depression that's starting.

Harry Palmr · 26-03-2020 09:11AM

life appears to have beaten you since birth.

The price of fuels will come down, the world has more or less run out of storage space.

So what are the positives surrounding the Covid19 coronavirus?

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