Day 50 - The Covid Checkup
Day 50.
How did that happen?
To sum up the first 50 days of quarantine, I'd categorise it into three points:
- Working from home is most definitely still work
- Internet dogs are the most important people in the world
- Air Crash Investigation documentaries are the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be.
I was going to do one of my good ol' deep reflective posts looking back at 50 days of Quarantine. Actually, I was going to do one on Day 49 in prep for Day 50 but I've had such a good day at work that I don't really feel like getting all ponder-y and "in tune," ya know? Instead, I've decided to get creative and have a bit of a laugh.
I'll keep it short: I’m making a new feature to mark Day 50 (and will continue to plug onwards if it goes well.)
I’m starting a new series in line w The Toilet Roll Archives where, once a week, I'll be interviewing random people about their quarantined adventures/misdemeanours/general daily lives. I’m calling it A Covid ‘Checkup’ because I think I’m really punny and good vibes and all (don't worry I hate myself too! xo)
If being casually interrogated sounds like fun to you, or you want to get involved because you literally have nothing better to do, drop me an email or a message. I promise I’ll write you a funky bio and the questions aren’t meant to be taken all that seriously (unless you want to, of course; some serious content never hurts.)
I’ve asked the four people I would always call in a crisis (usually involving me accidentally hurting myself) because a) they always have a phone to hand and b) they’re a pretty diverse bunch.
So, here we go - The Covid Checkup - 1
Our panel:
Lily – Fiat 500 Twitter in the flesh;
iced coffee for blood, pink gin for sweat.
John-“I can do arm reach push ups,
watch” *proceeds to break shoulder-Maxwell.
Benjamin – never not thinking about the
fact that Amanda Seyfried has ‘minge’ tattooed on her foot. Makes nice clothes
too (@benjaminholtdesign).
Abbie – Julie Walters born; Sarah Millican
bred.
Fiona – Matriarch. Refers to the group as “we” when chores need
doing but “we” all know “we” still translates to “Kerrwe” (and I live 200 miles away?)
1)
What's the best thing to happen to you
this week (so far?)
A: My friend announced that she's pregnant. That's pretty cool.
B: Not a lot has happened so far this week. It’s only Tuesday evening so I guess there’s time for that to change.
F: Period finished this week. Respect.
J: Going back to work (never thought a person would say that?)
L: Went to the supermarket.
2)
Have you formed any new habits/picked up
new skills yet?
A: I'm trying to improve on the ukulele but I'm scared I'll piss off the neighbours.
B: Have started running more often due to not being able to go to the gym. Also started to play waaaaaay more PlayStation.
F: Getting good at colouring in my eyebrows (‘colouring in,’ Mam? Mate, we need a chat…)
J: I've been watching the stock market (I know, I'm boring) Money is a concept that doesn't really exist but if u get rich don't forget how much u love your big sis xo
L: I’m really good at not going out/socialising lol.
3)
Have you turned to Tik Tok?
a - if yes, what's your favourite Tik Tok and if it isn't doggo/cat-related idc x
b - if no, what are you doing with your day?
A: Anything related to Chanel the Parrot and that kid from Diversity because I live for it (I cackled at the second one)
B: (a) Yes I have been sucked into the TikTok world. My favourite doggo related one would have to be the one with the little song that goes along the lines of ‘touch his little flooster, give his nose a boopster’. (this is the only correct answer I’ll be accepting at this time).
F: (b) Cleaning, washing, ironing!!🥵 More of the usual, Coronavirus is really doubling my workload. I’m also your Nana’s secret sweet supplier. TIK Tok is for spoilt brats (is this an attack on your offspring idek?)
J: Tik Tok isn't funny. Oh SORRY
L: (a) Tik Tok is a lifestyle I’ve been living for a long time now (L didn’t provide us w her favourite video so I’m going to hazard a guess it’s the ‘flooster-boopster’ collation since they are the only ones worth watching.)
4)
What have you bought online this
week?
A: Egg poachers, secret bday presents for my friends, I have a trumpet in my Amazon basket and I'm too scared to buy it (live in the now, bb, fear nothing, fear no one, buy that trumpet xo)
B: Nothing so far but I currently have many skincare products and makeup brushes saved in my basket. It’s an addiction.
F: Nothing. Can’t get a delivery for weeks.
J: Protein powder. Oh SORRY (again)
L: oversized e girl indie queen clothes (do u want a dash of hipster on that iced coffee orrrr?)
5)
What are you binge watching?
A: Rewatching Friends, obviously (I don't think I've ever mentioned this but you're the ultimate Phoebe)
B: Ozark on Netflix. It’s amazing!
F: Killing Eve, one episode each day, bleeding knackered by the time I get round to it though.
J: Afterlife and Fresh Prince.
L: Killing Eve. Is that because of mam; be honest?
6)
KEY WORKER SPECIFIC: u ok guys I love u
xoxo
J: No haha. (😭❤)
7)
Is hummus an essential item?
A: Yes.
B: It feels as though it should be. I enjoy how hummus has feelings because facts.
F: If you’d have moved back home it would have been.
J: Strongly prefer anything meat related.
L: Never tried it lol but iced coffee is.
8)
How many zoom quizzes have you won? F - without cheating.
A: Not even entered any to win (is that because you're scared to lose?)
B: None, but I did win a round of Zoom Bingo. It was a cash prize - around £2.50, whoop - so I felt pretty good about that. Satiate Lily's new-found cold caffeine addiction.
F: One and I don’t cheat (God sees everything).
J: King of the Quiz reigns supreme. Can confirm this is a lie.
L: Too many I’m a legend.
9)
BONUS QUESTION FOR @F:
Am I still your favourite even though I'm many miles away? (answer honestly remember I’m the first born angel miracle charming sparkling dream)
***Gmail footage as of 06/05/2020 @ approx 5.30pm.***
Sorry J and L, some of us just have it; be
born first in your next life, yeah? Xo
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