Yayyyy! It’s the weekend, as if I had an erratic work-week with no time for myself. In the midst of dark, dark times, I cannot help but feel blessed and grateful for basic necessities of life which we often take for granted. More often than not they seem “just because” or “obvious” but can mean the world to others.
Here are 16 things that I feel blessed and grateful for especially when my province in under a lockdown and there is no hope of a future paycheck.
Mom’s Health
My mom is a diabetic of 22 years and during these uncharted times to to see her hold-up is nothing short of paradise; SHUKARALLHUMDULILLAH. ✨
My Patio
We spend our evenings out on the terrace away from public and close to nature. 🌳
My TBR
At the beginning of the lockdown, I had 23 books on my “to be read” pile and under these circumstances, I couldn’t be more proud of my hoarding (with respect to books only). 📚
Parents’ Medicine Cabinet
Since I can remember we’ve had a fully-stocked medicine cabinet, a habit that has helped us multiple times during our isolation. 💊
Brother’s Spanner
My baby brother is studying to be a CA at the moment but just like Pa he has this natural inclination towards ‘fixing stuff’; during a lockdown his skills have come mighty handy especially when the water pump refused to start! 🔧
PTCL
I have been repeatedly told to chuck out PTCL Broadband and go for a private net provider but boy do I love them or what. Imagine not having internet connectivity; how else would I unleash my negativity onto the world? 📡
Savings
And not I am not referring to what I saved over the years. With pandemonium around us and no frequent visits to the bookstore, think about all the money I am saving during this lockdown. 🙈
Yoga
I have this tendency to gather weight on my cheeks and my yoga mat has been helping me to keep the mass at bay. ☯️
YouTube
And to all those beautiful souls who upload old, murder mysteries… 💻
Tomatoes
Undoubtedly the most versatile vegetable ever – after potatoes obviously. Did I mention I’ve perfected my Shakshuka? 🍅
Zero Maintenance
Bushy brows for the win! 👍
Vitamin D Supplements
If it wasn’t for Osnate-D, I would literally whiter away in my egregiously built room. 💀
To be Brown
Imagine all those young men and women who are isolated inside an empty flat/apartment right now; I am never going to complain about smothering parents. Ever! 👩👧👦
Babies
And how one big baby living next door is compelled to annoy me every 30 minutes without fail. 🐣
Techy Bae
Need I say more? 💋
Will I Start Sagging TODAY? 🆓
