Friday, August 20, 2021

Word of the Week- Socialising




For the past couple of weeks I have felt that my social life has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Both WI’s are now meeting indoors and the Craft groups and Book club are back to meeting face to face rather than over Zoom. It is so much nicer to be able to meet in person as it is easier to hold a proper conversation with a person rather than it being dominated by a couple of people as happens on Zoom. Also creating something with other people is much more satisfying. There is still an element of social distancing for these groups and the number of people attending is lower than before so I don’t mind going along.

I have also gone to the cinema with family members. We have gone to the cinema before but only the one household. This time it was with my 3 brother in laws and niece. It was something we used to do on a regular basis especially if it was a Marvel or DC film. This time it was Suicide Squad. ( A bit violent and gory for my liking).

 On Wednesday we went to the Lowry theatre to see ‘The Play That Goes Wrong’.  It was only the 5 of us but it always was beforehand anyway. The play was so funny, we laughed from beginning to end and would definitely recommend it to everyone. Masks were encouraged to be worn at all times and the theatre was only half full.

 I am not one to go the pub or clubs where there seems to be little in the way of precautions taken. The people I tend to socialise with are not that way inclined either. As far as I am aware they have all been double vaccinated and are sensible when it comes to dealing with the Coronavirus so I have not been worried about mixing with people outside of my household.

 Although I freely admit I am a homebody and am quite happy in my own company and that of Craig and the kids, I have enjoyed seeing the ladies from the WI and chatting and making things in the same room. It is also good to have other things to talk about rather than the virus which seems to have dominated conversations for far too long.

 

Have you been able to socialise again and what have you been doing or looking forward to doing?



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  1. AnneAugust 20, 2021 at 4:07 AM

    It sounds like you've had a lovely week. I have been socialising a little more, I went on a picnic yesterday with some other Mum's and children. I don't like going to indoor places much though, I still feel a bit nervous. Life is slowly returning to normal though.

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    1. Bobbing AlongAugust 20, 2021 at 4:29 AM

      It's a strange feeling to be doing something that we never used to think much about before the pandemic. I guess we will never take some things for granted as much as before.

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  2. Kim CarberryAugust 20, 2021 at 12:14 PM

    It sounds like you have been having loads of fun. It is nice to socialise again face to face and not just over Zoom. I have been seeing a few more people and it has been nice x

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  3. AstridAugust 22, 2021 at 9:20 AM

    Sounds like you have been enjoying the in-person meetings. I haven't been to any in-person meetings as of yet, but would really like to. A craft group sounds like so much fun but it doesn't sound like a Zoom meeting would work for that. Hope you have a nice week next week.

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  4. LouiseAugust 24, 2021 at 12:20 PM

    It’s so nice to start being able to be sociable again isn’t it and to feel like life is becoming more normal. Glad you enjoyed seeing The Play That Goes Wrong – it’s on my list to try and see at some point. I’m with you on feeling more comfortable in places where there are still some precautions being taken. #WotW

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