Sunday, 5 April 2020

Gratitude

Nobody imagined that within weeks our lives changed worldwide.

Empty streets, empty cinemas, malls and all public places. Jogging outside of your compound in public spaces, can get you arrested. This is not a Hollywood movie but our reality. Where I live, some stubborn joggers were arrested after the area police has repeatedly told the public to stay home during this period. Even jogging at public places are not allowed.

I used to take morning walks. Now I don't. Thank God for Yoga, I am able to sweat being on the same spot, on my mat.

Some countries are still able to have some semblance of normality. Kids going to schools, people take public transport, go for walks, jog, cycle, go to the beach to enjoy the sea breeze and dining out. We in Malaysia, where I reside, do not have that now. We are under Movement Control Order and told to stay home, unless it is really necessary to go out, like shopping for grocery. The MCO has been extended till mid April. There is even talk that in April, the MCO will be even tighter.

Its moments like this that we reflect and am thankful for the small little things we enjoyed pre COVID-19. For me its dining out.

I used to dine a lot with my husband.  You see I am one who does not really enjoy cooking very much. I wish I do. But I would rather have food prepared for me.  Anyway, now with the MCO, I really do miss eating out.

On the reverse side, I find myself cooking more and I do enjoy it sometimes.


These are some dishes that I cooked. It takes movement control for us to push ourselves sometimes.
Time is what we make it to be. It's up to us, what we do with it. Create or vegetate, totally your choice. I always tell myself, everybody has 24 hours. Some are able to make wonders with it and I admire those who have made use of it wisely. I am still learning to do that.

There are still so many things I want to do with my time. Its time to do a list.

I am just so greatful that I am blessed with the ability and luxury to think of what I want to do next with my time than to think of when I will have my next meal. That is a reality now, with some people losing their jobs and homes, in this age of uncertainty.

So, today when, we have our meals, that is perhaps the greatest gift, apart from the ability to breathe.
Alhamdullilah(Thank you God).