Lockdown 26

Lockdown Day 26 - 21 April 2020

I can hardly believe we have done 26 days of this Lockdown. And I suppose the question on many people's minds is exactly how we are going to be "let out" after lockdown. That is, assuming our Prez doesn't extend the time once again. So now at the prospect of being let out, I suddenly find my thoughts in a tug of war. At first, I go, "aaaawwww, it wasn't that bad", followed by, "oh yay, where shall I go first?" And of course a tug of war wouldn't be complete without a healthy dose of reality where I go, "Oh gosh, do I want to do normal again?" To be honest, facing reality is daunting. After all, this is about a virus that brought the whole earth to a grinding halt.

This is the part where people start reacting like captives who build a relationship with their captors and sort of feel sad once their release becomes imminent.  Also, it's fast becoming the norm for all countries to extend their lockdown periods with a viable set of rules and there is even talk of everyone wearing masks in public for at least another year. 

I, for one, still need a little time to refine my outfit for the longer hours on the outside. I think I'd prefer to wear BLING, dress like the Dancing Queen ánd my 

masked look from the neck up. I find myself strangely excited at the prospect. What if we all celebrate life a little by réálly dressing for the times we need to be out and about. Forget about boring day clothes and black on black. And ban practical and functional!

Let your mind go on this one. Think I'll definitely challenge my local friends for a socially distant fancy dress! 

YOLO - you only live once. Make it count. 

The reason for this is simple: you are stronger than you think and you will not let a measly virus cause you to cower in the corner. Rather celebrate your existence by choosing God's joy He has in spades for anyone who follows Him. He's got this:  past present and future.