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I hope you are keeping safe. As many of us are not travelling at the moment, I have felt compelled to write a post, which is slightly off the course of travelling.
We are very unlikely to forget this surge and long list of medical terminology and buzz words:
Buzz words
- Psalm 91
- Faith, some have found God
- Pandemic
- Coronavirus, Covid-19
- Self-isolate for 7 days or 14 days
- Stockpiling
- Social-distancing
- 2020
- Leap year
- Lockdown
- Quarantine
- Immune system
- NHS, Doctors, Nurses, Critical workers, Emergency services
- Government
- School closures Colleges, Universities
- Sneeze and cough in to a tissue
- Hand washing in warm water for 20 seconds
- Handshakes have disappeared overnight
- Foot bump
- Arm bump
- Facemasks
- Rapid spread
- Global
- Panic buying
- Bulk buying
- Panic
- Freaked out
- Speculation
- Hand sanitizer
- Shortage of toilet
- Vaccine
- Storage
- Wastage
- Greedy
- Shortage of groceries
- Limited transportation
- Travel
- Cheaper flights
- Upgrade to first class, rescheduled trips, postponed, cancelled, stranded
- Businesses closed for a short time or ceased trading altogether
- Alarmist
- Fear
- Anxiety
- Opportunists
- Fear of the unknown
- Doubt
- This too shall pass and of course stay safe!
There have been many disasters, plagues and diseases over the centuries. But back then the Internet didn’t exist and I’ve always wondered how fast information had spread in those days.
The Internet has now made it possible to broadcast news at an alarming rate. I believe this Pandemic will pass soon and where and possible, so let’s stay positive, hopeful and FOCUSED.
However, the buzzwords, memories and distractions will stay on our minds for a while.
If you’re isolated, don’t panic. Have you considered conducting video calls to friends on Facetime, WhatsApp, Hangout and other platforms? Exercise using YouTube videos, rest and read. Let’s hope it’s over soon.
Helpful Lessons Learned About The Pandemic
These are my lessons
Be grateful
Be grateful for each day. We’ve barely started this New Year and new decade, and distraction has diverted our focus. You never know what’s around the corner! Don’t take life for granted.
Feed your mind
Only feed your mind with genuine news like NHS and GOV.UK if you are UK based. Trust me, it’s too easy to get distracted on News streams that are not genuine.
It got to a point when I realized I could hear the Coronavirus, Covid-19 buzzword 24/7 like most of us! Stay focused my friends and don’t get distracted if you can.
We sometimes walk around everyday thinking we are untouchable and that nothing can touch us or our belongings. But based on what we are experiencing globally, the entire human race is affected by this outbreak, one way or the other.
Less travel
Even though travel restrictions have been put in place, in the meantime this a good time to read more of my previous travel blogs https://journeywithbola.com/ and get some travel inspirations. When social distancing is over, we can return to travelling.
Plan ahead if you can
Try planning your next trip and hopefully this Pandemic will be in our distant memory.
Disclaimer: This article has been written from my experience and should not be taken as a medical advice page. Thank you.
What has this experience taught you about life, family, and travel? Have I missed out on anymore buzzwords? Stay safe my friends.
Drop me a line as always.
Great article, Bola. I think we all need to find positive ways to keep ourselves focused and grateful for living where conditions have not yet gotten too bad. While staying home vs going out, I’ve taken a variety of free online webinars in various topics that include publishing, marketing, Feng Shui, and cooking. Stay safe and well.
Well said Doreen, keep safe.
This is such a difficult time. I’m having trouble keeping directions straight for putting food away! And I still haven’t managed to secure any antiseptic wipes or spray–I’m using rubbing alcohol and cotton squares. May we weather this.
Carole, we will weather this. Thank goodness you have the alcohol but I hope you will be able get your hands on antiseptic wipes sonner!
Life has certainly taken a turn into events that only happen in sci fi movies!! It’s important to remain positive and keep your faith too. Thankfully, I can work from home so I can occupy my day. We are also using this time to learn new skills such videoing recipes and editing them.
Life has certainly taken a turn. That’s the truth about life, it is full of surprises. Thanks for stopping by, be safe
I think we’re in for the long haul here in the USA. We, with shopping usually taking place at our whim, are learning to shop with a different attitude. We’re all doing our social distancing part.
Same here. We are going through a life-changing experience!