Top 10 Things We're All Doing While Under Coronavirus Lockdown
It's funny how, despite our perceived differences, people remain so similar. A massive shared experience like the 2020 lockdown brings to light the things we have in common.
This list focuses on specific things we find ourselves doing as a result of being under lockdown, things that others are likely doing as well. It doesn't include big, obvious, or vague activities like "staying at home" or "playing video games."
Vote for what you're also doing during the lockdown, or add more activities that you find yourself doing each day and suspect others are doing too.
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Asking ourselves, "Am I hungry or bored?"
Get up from the couch. Open the pantry and stare. Open the fridge and stare. Return to the couch empty-handed. Repeat every 30 minutes.
The question that sums up my sister these days.
I honestly don't know the difference anymore.
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Spending hours on the internet on our tiny phones while sitting in front of our computers
Haha, that's me. I'm on the computer, but then I'll just switch to my phone.
No, I'm not! I watch TV while playing VR, while on my phone, while using the computer.
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Thinking of all the home projects we could be doing and not doing them
All this time and all these potential chores, and yet they remain unfinished. It's hard to reconcile all those times we didn't clean the garage, didn't organize our closets, and didn't repaint the walls when we now have more time than we ever wanted and no desire to use it productively.
I bought this Crystal Growing kit and still have yet to do it. I should probably be doing that instead of commenting about it on a website.
I always want to draw, play board games, and fix my cabinets during my spare time. However, I can't because of my irresistible internet addiction! So relatable!
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Desperately trying to bring back the old productive schedule (to avoid failing exams) but ending up wasting the whole day due to excessive procrastination
As a long-time procrastinator, this is so true and relatable!
I'm starting exams this year. I'm worried.
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Changing out of our nighttime pajamas into our daytime pajamas
Nowhere to be, no one to see. Comfort trumps all.
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Debating between continuing to sport an overgrown hairstyle or risking cutting our own hair
I would tend to opt for the former. I already do that, actually.
I already cut my hair during quarantine.
Overgrown for me because some people in Zoom meetings are a bit of a no-no.
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Exploring the dark recesses of the Netflix library
Tiger King, Ozark, and other popular shows delving into the darker side of humanity are a good start. However, how many episodes are you into I Am a Killer or the deeper cuts like Forensic Files?
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Trying desperately and frustratingly to get work done in the home environment
I know that my productivity will never be what it is when I'm at work. Nevertheless, I get through thrice the normal amount of coffee and bang my head on my desk as a result of my usual work ethic.
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Social distancing
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Teaching ourselves to cook things previously unknown to us
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Playing Among Us
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Making lists on TheTopTens about things we're all doing while in lockdown
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Binge-watching movie series
Watched almost all the Mission Impossible movies, but started with Fallout instead of the first Mission Impossible and worked backwards from there.
It's not movies for me, but I did just start watching Criminal Minds. It's on most of the time, which is good because it's always on. My favorites are Morgan and Reid. Morgan is sexy, and Reid is so smart and funny.
Once you start, you can't stop. When you have a lot of time, there is nothing else to do but binge-watch.
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Dusting off old board games, jigsaw puzzles, and coloring books
When you've watched all the TV you can handle, burned yourself out on video games, and don't feel like doing any more household chores, then maybe it's time to return to the classics. Many of us in our youth didn't have all the electronics kids have today, but we got by. Now is a great time to relive those days.
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Pushing the lower limits of how much toilet paper is required to get the job done
It's all good when a new package of toilet paper is always waiting for you at the local store. However, when people start hoarding like the apocalypse is near, their fear of running out of toiletries actually makes it happen. A classic self-fulfilling prophecy.
There is a very real chance you could have to move on to plan B for keeping your derriere clean if you are too careless with your supply. No longer are we spinning the roll and collecting the bounty. Now, reeling off the perfect amount of toilet paper is much more measured and scientific. Experimentation and research now dictate how many squares are required.
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Only worrying about our appearance from the waist up because that's all that will be seen in video conferencing
Coronavirus Chic: carefully styled hair, clean-shaven or made-up face, work-appropriate shirt or blouse, boxer shorts or flannel pants, and house slippers.
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Video chatting with friends and family
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Accumulating money that we would otherwise be wasting
I'm saving a fortune on bus fares. Think I'll treat myself to some toilet paper. Oh, forgot, I can't...
Through not socializing, I am saving loads of money plus managing to get those odd jobs done!
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Eating everything in the fridge
This is my life's purpose, quarantine or not.
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Wearing the same clothes every day
I've been wearing my favorite pink shirt for three days in a row.
I did wear the same pajamas for three months.
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Pretending to pay attention while video conferencing
Whenever I'm in an online class, I go on YouTube and watch videos while in the class so that they think I'm paying attention.
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Learning to play an instrument
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Inventing new cocktails using whatever alcohol remains in the house
In today's Iron Bartender challenge, our contestants will be provided with the dregs of a novelty-flavored pack of vodka mini bottles received as a gift two Christmases ago, a can of diet soda, and some freezer-burned ice cream. Let's see what they can come up with.
Weirdest drink you've ever made - GO!
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Going for walks
If you thought the sidewalks would be empty, WRONG. They're actually packed.
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Having a fashion show indoors
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Binge-watching shows we hate
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Reading 1984 by George Orwell