Entering my third week of Isolation & its been an interesting journey, I've definitely spent more time at home than I usually would in an average week & as of a couple of weeks ago have also been given the opportunity to adapt work from home.
When the seriousness outlined by the Government to stay home truly kicked in, it was our first weekend fully in self isolation. I'll admit, it felt like a novelty for us both so to ease ourselves happily into staying home Simon & I decided to get a tub of Messina ice cream delivered to the house, as well as ramen delivered as a treat for Saturday dinner. It helped that there was a thunderstorm cracking outside, but we watched copious amounts of Netflix as well as a couple of movies & literally by Monday morning the muscles on the back of my legs made me feel like I had just completed a School Athletics Carnival (I had sat on the couch that hard!) When Monday rolled around it was also my first day of working from home, & there was definitely teething issues as well as a large increase of emails to work your way through. But as a chant to myself, we must adapt & overcome.
Fast forward a couple of weeks & if anything Isolation has taught me more peace, the way I handle my job across the day has gotten more smoother, although there are more emails being sent still; I've been making more phone calls to increase productivity in communication. I've also gotten better at making more time between my job to go for a proper walk during the day. Getting that fresh air, but keeping close to a block near my house, which has given me a chance to see more of my area & I've discovered a plethora of amazing graffiti.
In isolation I've also found more time to go through my cupboards, to cook slower, listen to the radio more, catch up on shows I've hoarded on my Netflix list, video calling friends, read more, listen to long DJ sets & spend even more quality time with Simon. All I need now is to be able to see my family in person & my life would be completely complete again.
Date night has also been a little different, usually I love getting out of the house & seeing some live music or enjoying a laugh with a cocktail. Our nights now consists of a special home made meal & making cocktails from scratch at home - the next best thing! What has also been a major positive out of all of this, the local businesses are really trying to adapt. Most of the shops we have near us are working as tuck shops, where you can take away certain meals as well as tinned cocktails whilst still keeping a good distance.
So this week's song is dedicated to what we seem to have more of now thanks to isolation. Whether it's choosing to use it wisely, making the most of it to recoup & rest, as a way to organise ourselves better, or to learn a new skill or even as a way to bring ourselves closer to each other. Ensure to also take the time to thank all those people who are working on the frontline & behind the scenes to keep us all safe as well. #stayhome
Time is the latest track from Jack Garrett, who is a British songwriter & singer. Time is the first single from his latest EP Love, Death & Dancing Volume 1. It was released at the beginning of February this year & his EP is his latest project after returning from 4 years of musical Hiatus.
Jack Garrett is returning more fulfilled, more determined & more aware of his musical potential & you can hear that within this track.
This song has been literally on my mind since Day 1 of Isolation & every time it comes up on the radio I jump around the house with glee, as it empowers within & feels like the answer to my current thoughts, as a reassurance that everyone has to grow & learn as we try to encapture the fleetingness of time. Even throughout what is happening right now, we have more time on our side, with patience & growth we will get out of this & we will be changed ever so slightly. Whether that be more aware of our own changing or of that of others.
When I first heard this song, it gave me a D.D Dumbo vibe to it & when I discovered it was new music from Jack Garratt. It's a nice feeling to know that new music is on the way as an even bigger album will be released hopefully some time late May.
Why is it not enough To be fine? You're overthinking, in a rut And terrified Of giving in to who you are And losing your mind You wanna run 'till you run out of light But why?
Hope that you like it as much I do! & I hope that everyone is coping! If you have any songs that have been helping you through isolation I would love to hear from you!
Have a great rest of your week!
Cheers
Amy