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A Dayin my 'LOckdown' Life

Getting used to living life in a 'lockdown' took a while but once I accepted the idea, I have happily fallen into a routine which will be hard to break post lockdown.  Waking up to the sounds of birdsong,I head to the kitchen to start on my morning routine which includes drinking two glasses of lemon infused warm water. Sipping gently, I mentally run through the 'to - do' list for the day. The drink of water is followed by half-an -hour of breathing exercises and stretches and then I am ready to take on anything.  This lockdown has hardly proved to be a holiday. There's just so much to do.Right from taking out the garbage to cooking, it is a packed day. Do I miss my maid? Initially I did but help from the husband and sons have made life easier.  The sons wake up at different times and generally prepare their own breakfast. Dosa, poha or sattu pancakes have become our staples. After breakfast,  I keep my date with the broom and dustpan.Once the house is cleaned, ...