Day 11: Self isolation

Listening to De Sluwe Vos & his live sunset set. 

Well. Staying at home is not the easiest when it is forced.

Today G seems disoriented. Not focused. I'm okay though. My body HURTS from the exercises we did in the past two days.

Weather is still amazing. I sat outside in the balcony for good amount of time. I am trying to find little joys. Like asking him to sing for me. Or having a coffee together.

We are going basics.

Toilet

Today we had left-overs. And pizza is waiting for us for dinner.

Hang in there,
Elina

Day 10: Self isolation

We woke up late today.

I forgot to tell you, from yesterday we started doing some exercise. 40 minutes of exercise with weights.

Weather is amazing. It's a torture to stay in.

Online shopping has stopped. We should not be more than three people together in the streets. In public places we need to stay away from each other with two meters apart. Pubs & restaurants are closed. People are still out in so many neighbourhoods.

I know for a fact that I'm lucky that my job is not affected with this virus. I will stay sane & get the best out of this quarantine.

These days for me is all about food, work, quality time with us. Today I felt we are real adults. The feeling of trust, safety and love was all over me. So much love for this feeling.

There will be loads of food photos on the way.

Sorry for scattered sentences.

Mozzarella with tomatoes

Courgettes and onions getting ready for pasta with ricotta 

Salmon with chopped tomatoes

With love,
Elina

Day 9: Self isolation

If last year, on this day someone would come to me and would tell me:

"A year from now, a pandemic virus will make you sit at home for weeks."

I would be like, "Fuck off".

Well you never know what's in the cards for you.

So when I say self-isolation, I do not mean that I have not left the house. I did. I went out twice. With full gear. Masks, gloves & not getting close to anyone.

This while coronavirus is changing human behavioural I think. I ordered some cheese from this amazing place I found (La Latteria) last week. I wanted to order some for him so he would not miss home. Today the delivery came, instead of asking us for our signature when we got the cheese, he took a photo from him! Haha. I laughed.

It's crazy to say this but so far I have been enjoying this self-isolation.

We have started watching "The Outsider". Very dark. A bit scary.

I try to do yoga everyday.

Today we planted a chilli pepper.

Pasta with ricotta, basil and tomato

*I have decided to document every day of my self-isolation.

Breathe,
Elina

How to let go;

I have been reading a lot about letting go.

And at last I found a way;

To let go, just let go.

There's no way to do it. Just let go.

eL.

Have a reminder for your 'Happiness Capacity'

There's a hidden joyful epiphany in finding your drafts when writing. The words you used, that you had forgot. The feelings that got faded away in time...

I got that today with finding a very old draft. 

I decided on a 30 day yoga today. I need to make a change. I need to bring light in my life again. 

Xmas dinner in the castle with loved ones

*I should always remember this smile, this night and how happy I can be.

Start over

Well, new year started. With loads of love, kisses and hugs.
Someone died. I cried. A lot.
I feel for my country. I miss my land.

But never have I ever experienced a deeper love that I feel for my family and friends. I feel a warm hand holding my hand, helping me to stand up on my feet.

And walk again. Run again. Be me again!

Right timing;

Love who you love while you have them.
That’s all you can do. Let them go when you must.
If you know how to love, you’ll never run out.

Maya

*Ann Brashares, My Name Is Memory