Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Updates
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Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967492\" time=\"1584481963\" user_id=\"48901:
Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.
I am stressed over this crisis though I know I can't do anything about it.starlight1968sg\" post_id=\"1967482\" time=\"1584459534\" user_id=\"14025:
[quote=MrsKiasu post_id=1967478 time=1584458366 user_id=43981]Anyone getting/start getting affected by this situation? I find myself getting more affected, busy updating with family members etc and my work got slowed down :stupid:
But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.
Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.[/quote]I agree, it’s beyond our control so just have to go with the flow, wait it out.
Maybe it helps that I don’t have a TV? I control what info I “feed on” so that I don’t keep hearing bad news all day. I just read from a few reliable sources & that’s it. Go about my day with relaxing music, upbeat music, online sermons etc. Chat with kid about normal daily stuff (I do not initiate mention of the latest panic news or infected/death toll in XYZ countries as it does not concern him, it will only cause more panic etc).
Fear is also contagious. So be very vigilant & careful cos some boliao social media are not only time-wasters, they are damaging to our mind health, spirit & soul also. -
almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play…Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go…This is frustrating to me…not only virus but dengue also…yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush…feeling frustrated again… today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride…relax relax…
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slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967493\" time=\"1584489914\" user_id=\"28674:
I have been working from home for years, so I'm fine with it. It's the cancellation of events that is irritating - so many things we planned have to be cancelled (work, personal, my kids' activities etc). After all the planning and work that went into things, and seeing other people's disappointments too, that can be hard. One of my daughters has had so many plans fall apart - as a mother, I hurt too!
Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967492\" time=\"1584481963\" user_id=\"48901:
[quote=starlight1968sg post_id=1967482 time=1584459534 user_id=14025]
I am stressed over this crisis though I know I can't do anything about it.
But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.
Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.
Adult interaction - now that so many people are stuck at home too, I guess we can WA/Skype etc?[/quote]My DD's have already received offers for her overseas university applications. Unable to proceed with acceptance/rejection as unable to forecast the extent of the virus spread/recovery for each country. There are a couple of options - if country A cannot, then country B or country C, but need to decide on which country. Guess will just have to be patient and wait out for another month.
WA/Skype is not quite the same as meeting face-to-face for tea or lunch. Making do with it but hopefully not long-term.
Even delivery for online shopping is impacted so no retail therapy even.
We do not plan many things in advance, and our lifestyle is pretty routine. Work and home, 两点一线 with a break at year-end. -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967497\" time=\"1584491636\" user_id=\"43981:
Try to find ways to go out - it's hard for kids to stay in all the time for so long. But choose open-air places that are less crowded. Parks etc are a possibility, or just go for walks. Help them find some active things to do - skipping, cycling etc? If you have a balcony, maybe try growing some veg, flowers etc.?
almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play..Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go..This is frustrating to me..not only virus but dengue also..yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush..feeling frustrated again.. today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride..relax relax... -
slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967506\" time=\"1584494369\" user_id=\"28674:
I bought 1 plant for each from Ikea few days ago..
Try to find ways to go out - it's hard for kids to stay in all the time for so long. But choose open-air places that are less crowded. Parks etc are a possibility, or just go for walks. Help them find some active things to do - skipping, cycling etc? If you have a balcony, maybe try growing some veg, flowers etc.?MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967497\" time=\"1584491636\" user_id=\"43981:
almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play..Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go..This is frustrating to me..not only virus but dengue also..yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush..feeling frustrated again.. today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride..relax relax...
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Just came back from ntuc. Replenished most of the stuff except toilet paper…bought slightly more ready to eat food to stock up…just in case.
Life is as per normal. We still dine out but avoid going to town or tourist popular places. DD still attend enrichment classes and I go for my exercise classes.
Saw the movie troll with DD2 yesterday. Only a few audiences…enjoyed the movie
On crowded trains, then we wear masks. Use sanitisers and wash hands more often.
Largely, life as per normal. -
The restricted movement in Malaysia affected me liao…I m supposed to receive delivery of furniture for my new tenant…reached here already then they called me say driver got stucked at the checkpoint since last night… nvrmind la I told them to arrange some other time just remember to keep my stock. I m now need to wait for 2 hours for my next errand which I had planned prior…go to nearby park and walk.
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Coolkidsrock2\" post_id=\"1967501\" time=\"1584493107\" user_id=\"48901:
My DD's have already received offers for her overseas university applications. Unable to proceed with acceptance/rejection as unable to forecast the extent of the virus spread/recovery for each country. There are a couple of options - if country A cannot, then country B or country C, but need to decide on which country. Guess will just have to be patient and wait out for another month.
I have been working from home for years, so I'm fine with it. It's the cancellation of events that is irritating - so many things we planned have to be cancelled (work, personal, my kids' activities etc). After all the planning and work that went into things, and seeing other people's disappointments too, that can be hard. One of my daughters has had so many plans fall apart - as a mother, I hurt too!slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967493\" time=\"1584489914\" user_id=\"28674:
[quote=Coolkidsrock2 post_id=1967492 time=1584481963 user_id=48901]
Am not, no point being stressed over events beyond my control.
But inconvenience by work from home arrangement as I usually run errands during lunch time.
Also mentally frustrating due to lack of adult social interaction.
Adult interaction - now that so many people are stuck at home too, I guess we can WA/Skype etc?
WA/Skype is not quite the same as meeting face-to-face for tea or lunch. Making do with it but hopefully not long-term.
Even delivery for online shopping is impacted so no retail therapy even.
We do not plan many things in advance, and our lifestyle is pretty routine. Work and home, 两点一线 with a break at year-end.[/quote]this one headache not small..when is the deadline for acceptance? -
Estéema\" post_id=\"1967458\" time=\"1584455092\" user_id=\"66413:
Not all willing to forgo thousand of dollars they paid for air tickets and hotel fees earlier. Some could have took more than half a year to save that few thousand dollars.
These are probably those kiasu travelers booked holidays since last year but no possibly to forgo hefty tickets & accommodation fees that runs into thousands?Serendipity\" post_id=\"1967453\" time=\"1584451510\" user_id=\"9658:
Still see S'poreans going overseas for holidays this period. Please please please
, let's not be complacent and let our guard down. Refrain from unnecessary travel and urge your family to do the same! Everyone needs to play a part!
If all travels ard the world lockdown, then might possibly get refund or the like. One gains ano loose out. The airlines, hotels, restaurants, etc hv to cut staff, suffer big losses & eventually retrenchment which comes back to haunt the individuals.
Must learn to let go. Hope Hspanese learn to with 2020 Olympics too.
Remember the SAFRA dinner? Even for just $60, many uncles and aunties don’t wanna let the tickets kena forfeited -
MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1967507\" time=\"1584494825\" user_id=\"43981:
I bought 1 plant for each from Ikea few days ago..I was trying to have lesser contacts with her friends, some are from the hot spots countries..know they didnt go back but they are in Intl sch.. haha pls dont quote this post as not very nice to say that..[/quote]MKS,
Try to find ways to go out - it's hard for kids to stay in all the time for so long. But choose open-air places that are less crowded. Parks etc are a possibility, or just go for walks. Help them find some active things to do - skipping, cycling etc? If you have a balcony, maybe try growing some veg, flowers etc.?slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1967506\" time=\"1584494369\" user_id=\"28674:
[quote=MrsKiasu post_id=1967497 time=1584491636 user_id=43981]almost everyday I got to tell dd why cannot go out and play..Few times I thought should be alright la but so swiftly changed mind say cannot go..This is frustrating to me..not only virus but dengue also..yesterday I told her cannot go out to play see her so poor thing I told her I will clean the bath tub for her to play but then U turn again coz I need to meet someone shortly and have work to rush..feeling frustrated again.. today I need to run errands, will have some cooling down time during car ride..relax relax...
Try grow veg fr seeds. It’s a good time to chat abt food security & sustainability for our small dot. Your girls can be involved. I’m sure they’ll get a lot of satisfaction seeing the shoots & as they grow intobyr kitchen then stomach! :imcool: Can also grow nice flowers too if yr DDs like flowers.
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