I don’t miss the morning commute.
I do however miss the takeaway coffees and pastries.
Life is simpler at home and I actually like it!
I feel better putting makeup on and getting dressed rather than sitting in my pj’s all day.
It’s OK just me, the husband and the cat - we get along perfectly.
Sending little gifts and presents brings me so much joy.
My garden has been my saviour - so grateful for listening to mum about south facing gardens.
I have turned into a plant lady and can actually grow things!
I still however am terrible at cooking - I made one decent banana bread, everything else turned to rubbish!
Waking up at normal time on weekdays keeps me motivated.
My husband actually has a very serious job - I, on the other hand, don’t!
My cat is way more active and needy during the day.
He likes to be fed approximately on the hour every hour.
My local parks are actually really really nice and I don’t need to travel miles for a good one!
No matter how much time I have - I will never be motivated to sort my dressing room and wardrobe out.
I actually do enjoy pottering around the house and I don’t feel guilty about chilling out like I used to.
I’ve become way more inventive with things to do at home - dance classes, zoom quizzes, virtual escape rooms…
It’s just as hard to organise meeting friends as it was out of lockdown!
Strangers are actually really nice.
I’ll never take family time for granted again.
Sometimes it’s OK to revert back to your teenage food habits - Nutella sandwiches or tuna pasta straight from the bowl anyone?
I miss hugs - A LOT.
I also miss eating out in my favourite restaurants.
I’d be quite happy for a UK based holiday from now on - I don’t miss the flight anxiety! *maybe one flight a year is OK!
I don’t need to buy all the stuff all the time to feel happy.
I do however still get the “what should I wear” dilemma even when going for a walk in the park where I know no one.
I like driving my car with Heart 90’s blasting and the windows down.
Birthdays are actually fun when they’re low key.
Zoom filters still don’t make me look good.
Jigsaws frustrate the hell out of me.
I can make a mean Pina Colada but cannot master a good Espresso Martini.
I downloaded The Sims and have no regrets.
Simple things are the best.

So yeah that’s all the things I’ve learnt in 8 weeks. I encourage you to share yours, write it down on a bit of paper or share it on your social media. It was actually really fun to do!