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LOCKDOWN BLOG: Countdown to lockdown level 4 – Day 30

So here is to the next five days of practicing my face mask skills around the house.

Oh happy days! The good news is that in level 4 it means we can go jogging from next week Friday, May 1.

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Now, listen carefully – this does not mean in groups of two or four or more – but only YOU by yourself can step out of your yard and go for a run or a walk.

While we are far from back to normal.

Winston Churchill once wrote: “Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.”

Wise words, as going forward, life will never be the same, so we have to embrace every positive.

I’m sure the smokers are welcoming the news, however bars, clubs, restaurants and theatres will remain closed.

In a nutshell, a dry few weeks ahead for those who enjoy a drink or two.

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People are however, encouraged to stay home, and no house visits.

The only thing honestly concerning me is the mandatory rule to wear cloth face masks when you leave home.

I just can’t get used to these masks, and after 10 seconds I want to rip it off so I can breathe.

So here is to the next five days of practicing my mask skills around the house.

On the plus side it may make me a better person – for one, stop the continuous snacking, and secondly, delay that nasty habit of biting back and thirdly, to prevent me spreading anything dangerous.

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shonaaylward

Shona Aylward is a vastly experienced journalist working as a senior reporter. Aside from her extensive community involvement and story writing, she is also involved in creative page layout, and the various media platforms. Shona began her career with Caxton at the Southlands Sun. Previous to this she worked in the marketing industry for surf magazines. Shona is a renown 'greenie' and champions environmental causes. She is also Mom to a number of dogs and cats, and the occasional uninvited snake. When she can find some spare time, it's usually to the beach that she heads.
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