Another beautiful day... getting back to normal.
@arunima25 (85269)
Bangalore, India
May 1, 2021 11:40pm CST
It's 10 AM here as I write this post. I woke up at 5 AM without any alarm as my biological clock is set in for that time. I was not in mood to come out of bed feeling a bit lethargic. So I kept lying and read some poems of my mom that she has sent me. She is planning to get them compiled together. While doing some cleaning of one of her old cupboards and bags, she found these lying here and there. Some were written on back of shopping lists and bills too
She has sent me pictures of those on WhatsApp and now I am going to help her type them and take them out as a book print. 
That was my project for summer vacation but then the virus infection delayed it.
It was a beautiful morning here and I could hear a lots of birds chirping outside. Had missed there chorus in last few months as traffic and rush was back on roads. Now the same weird silence is back due to lockdown. And the blessings is that the birds are back with their chorus
I am getting back to my sleep wake rhythm and also daily routine slowly. Going as per the pace of my body. Yesterday I could make a full meal for my dinner that you can see in picture here. A simple tomato soup with garlic bread. My daughters are happy to have me back in kitchen.
After dinner, I could sit for a while with my family and talk with masks on and all covid norms in place.Later i started the 1500 piece puzzle with my younger daughter. My friend had given that a couple of months back but we didn't start it till date due to other things keeping us occupied. Good to get back with my younger daughter with all covid norms in place
I am done with morning breathing exercises and meditation. Had my breakfast and cleaned the kitchen shelf. Did cleaning of my room and now I am relaxing a bit half lying in bed. I have kept some small chores on my list...things that will keep me busy but not exhaustive.
Looking forward to another good day.
Hope all is well in your mylot corner. Stay safe healthy and happy
She has sent me pictures of those on WhatsApp and now I am going to help her type them and take them out as a book print. That was my project for summer vacation but then the virus infection delayed it.
It was a beautiful morning here and I could hear a lots of birds chirping outside. Had missed there chorus in last few months as traffic and rush was back on roads. Now the same weird silence is back due to lockdown. And the blessings is that the birds are back with their chorus
I am getting back to my sleep wake rhythm and also daily routine slowly. Going as per the pace of my body. Yesterday I could make a full meal for my dinner that you can see in picture here. A simple tomato soup with garlic bread. My daughters are happy to have me back in kitchen.
After dinner, I could sit for a while with my family and talk with masks on and all covid norms in place.Later i started the 1500 piece puzzle with my younger daughter. My friend had given that a couple of months back but we didn't start it till date due to other things keeping us occupied. Good to get back with my younger daughter with all covid norms in place
I am done with morning breathing exercises and meditation. Had my breakfast and cleaned the kitchen shelf. Did cleaning of my room and now I am relaxing a bit half lying in bed. I have kept some small chores on my list...things that will keep me busy but not exhaustive.
Looking forward to another good day.
Hope all is well in your mylot corner. Stay safe healthy and happy20 people like this
22 responses
@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
2 May 21
I am happy to know you are getting plenty of rest and are feeling better all the time. I was worried about you. 
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
2 May 21
@arunima25 I've heard that the virus can cause permanent damage to a person's lungs and body. You should be resting any time you get tired and being slow to get back to doing "normal" things.
I'm glad you have lots of things you can do that bring you happiness but don't tire you out.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
@DaddyEvil That worries me too. I am more concerned about my daughter. Though she seems to perfectly okay with her energy back, I still say silent prayers for her. Our blood reports are good and don't show any alarming concern. But still we have to be careful.
Staying positive and hopeful.Almighty will take care
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
Thank you. I am going slow and steady and still can't say that I am fully recovered. It has been more than 5 months for my friend to recover from virus. But she still feels some weakness. Heard many saying the same. But I try to be positive and focus now more on my naturopathy way of living...yoga, pranayam ( breathing exercises) and good food with ample rest. And also doing things that make me happy and boost my immunity
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@Hannihar (129430)
• Israel
3 May 21
@arunima25
I would say the corona has a way of getting in the way of our plans. I also hear the birds singing around here too. A puzzle certainly will take your mind off of things unless it frustrates you. Take care and stay safe.
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@Hannihar (129430)
• Israel
3 May 21
@arunima25
I do not have energy today and had to go out and when came home packed something and ate and will do a shorter workout and then relax the rest of the day and back out there tomorrow to see an apartment.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
@Hannihar It is always advisable to listen to our body. Good that you plan to go slow and take some rest. Rest is the best way to heal our body and to get back our energy. You should be feeling energetic later
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
I am not spending more with puzzles and so not getting frustratedRight now I just have energy to spend some 10 minutes only and doing it with a partner is fun.. Yesterday I missed it as I was low on energy. Instead we chatted and relaxed.
You too stay safe and healthy. The virus is still lurking around and has not left any corner of the planet completely.
Right now I just have energy to spend some 10 minutes only and doing it with a partner is fun.. Yesterday I missed it as I was low on energy. Instead we chatted and relaxed.
You too stay safe and healthy. The virus is still lurking around and has not left any corner of the planet completely.2 people like this
@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
2 May 21
Good to see you getting back with energy. I hope that you all are fine there.
Do you all sit in drawing room wearing masks.
I am using mask to take Home Deliveries. Even when I am going to our balcony overlooking society park, I wear mask.
After reports of airborne transmission, we are extra cautious and my wife is even much more than I.
Wish you a great Sunday ahead.
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@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
5 May 21
@arunima25
It is s very tough phase. I am now watching or reading just selective news and advising others not to watch each and every news or WhatsApp shares.
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@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
9 May 21
@arunima25
Yes else so many people keep on watching a lot of news and just accepting those as factual and getting panicked.
The most fear spreading news are about air transmission as if the virus flies over hundreds of Kms and infects people.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
Yes, when we are in common area, we wear masks and sit with social distancing norms. The labs are not ready for second test for negative report. They say they are overworked and that's the direction from government. The blood reports of ours are quite good and my doctor is not suggesting another test for negative testing. He says follow covid norms at home for two more weeks and then get back to normal. Still sleeping alone and eating separately.
I will see if I can get tested again after two weeks for my peace of mind.
You are doing right thing. We have to do our best to avoid it. I did all but still got it
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
2 May 21
Good afternoon. Nice to know that you are getting to normal health condition after the covid infection. It requires lot of time to get back to normal condition. It is more than seven months to my infection and I still do not feel fully recovered. Take care.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
That's worrisome! The virus does leave a long lasting effect. I am more worried about my elder one. We both seem okay now and she has got her energy level also back. But as a mother, I say a silent prayer for her everyday.
Thank you. I am going slow and steady and still can't say that I am fully recovered. It has been more than 5 months for my friend to recover from virus. But she still feels some weakness. Heard many saying the same. But I try to be positive and focus now more on my naturopathy way of living...yoga, pranayam ( breathing exercises) and good food with ample rest. And also doing things that make me happy and boost my immunity.
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@msdivkar (23359)
• India
3 May 21
@arunima25 I am having my regular short walk and Pranayam. Feeling better after that but suddenly something crops up and get dejected. Breathing related problems crop up sometimes.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
@msdivkar Oh! That doesn't sound good. What does your doctor say??
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@LadyDuck (458006)
• Switzerland
3 May 21
@arunima25 I hope you are not going to suffer long term effects. If your blood report is good, I think you will be fine once you regain your strength.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
Thank you Anna. Staying hopeful and positive. Sometimes worried if there would be some long term effects on organs. Blood report of both of us is fine. So that's a relief. Keeping fingers crossed and having faith in Almighty.
Staying hopeful and positive. Sometimes worried if there would be some long term effects on organs. Blood report of both of us is fine. So that's a relief. Keeping fingers crossed and having faith in Almighty. 2 people like this
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
@LadyDuck Staying positive. Taking all care. More concerned about my daughter as a mother.But my doctor is assured that we are all perfect. He was appreciating our immunity. He jokingly said that all these years of disciplined lifestyle and exercise has helped you get through it
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@mildredtabitha (16052)
• Nairobi, Kenya
2 May 21
The red soup looks yummy. Poems are beautiful. Sorry about virus infection
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@mildredtabitha (16052)
• Nairobi, Kenya
2 May 21
@arunima25 welcome my friend. Your recovery proves that your immunity is now stronger
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
I am recovered and out of my quarantine period. Slowly things should go back to normal. It's slow but steady improvement. I am thankful to God.
Thank you for your kind wishes.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
@mildredtabitha Hope so.
Thank you. Staying hopeful and positive. Sometimes worried if there would be some long term effects on organs. Blood report of both of us is fine. So that's a relief. Keeping fingers crossed and having faith in Almighty.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
2 May 21
Its a gloomy afternoon here and I am just enjoying this Sunday alone.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
2 May 21
@arunima25 Thank. I surely will. have a good Sunday too
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
It's good to have some alone time from time to time. Isn't it?
Make the best of your alone time Have a good Sunday
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@RebeccasFarm (86757)
• United States
2 May 21
Praise God I am so happy to hear you are slowly gaining strength.
Have a very nice day Arunima with everythign there.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
Thank you for your concern and comforting words. It's slow but steady improvement and I thank God for that
It's slow but steady improvement and I thank God for that1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
3 May 21
How interesting that your mom is going to publish a book of her poems.
You sound like you're doing better and better as you recover from the virus.
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
10 May 21
@arunima25 a book of your moms poems certainly would be a great keepsake and can be kept for years and years to come.
Continue to get better
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
8 May 21
Mom was not interested in that. My brother and I felt thar we should do it at least for our keepsake. They are precious.. I don't want it to get lost.
We are back to normal lives indoors to a great extent. Happy about that and grateful to God and all our well wishers.
. I don't want it to get lost.
We are back to normal lives indoors to a great extent. Happy about that and grateful to God and all our well wishers.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
11 May 21
@Marilynda1225 Thank you.
I am back to normal. But still listening to my doctor's advice and going slow. He asked me to take ample rest and care for few months. And not overdo things.
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@MarshaMusselman (38652)
• Midland, Michigan
2 May 21
Wow you have a lot going on there. Cool that your mom writes poetry. I would come help with the puzzle if I lived closer.
I'm back at work today waiting to punch in
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@MarshaMusselman (38652)
• Midland, Michigan
4 May 21
@arunima25 That's the nice thing about puzzles they sit and wait for us to return with no questions asked and no complaints.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
4 May 21
@MarshaMusselman So well saidWe finished a good part last night. Elder one also joined us and so it was more fun and quick.
Should be posting about the completed puzzle soon with the picture.
We finished a good part last night. Elder one also joined us and so it was more fun and quick.
Should be posting about the completed puzzle soon with the picture.1 person likes this
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
I would have loved to have you as a company for puzzles. Today I missed it as I felt a bit low on energy after chatting a lot with my family. We will resume it again tomorrow.
Mom is psychologist and professor at University by profession but a very talented and passionate writer.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
3 May 21
@arunima25 It's fun to start a new puzzle.
Yes, it was good.
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@just4him (306113)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
9 May 21
@arunima25 That's great you will.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
We did one some time back and it took a long time doing a bit everyday after dinner. But then we got hang of it and finished the next one in just three days. Let's see how much time this one takes. I was not able to sit and concentrate for more than 10 minutes yesterday. But happy that at least we could start
Hope you are having a good weekend.
Hope you are having a good weekend.1 person likes this
@thelme55 (76476)
• Germany
8 May 21
@arunima25 I am glad you are back to your normal life though you have a total lockdown there. Take care and have a nice weekend.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
8 May 21
It's a great pleasure to do that. Mom is wonderful with her poetic skills.And I am enjoying reading her poems as I transfer them from these old pieces of paper to my computer.
We are back to our normal lives to a great extent at least indoors. It's a complete lockdown in our state for coming two weeks.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
9 May 21
@thelme55 Lockdown does not effect us more as we have been working from home since last year. And we have been mostly house arrested all these days.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
Thank you. It was a quiet but productive day. I did few light chores, listened to music and mylotting. After dinner we all chatted like a family after a long time. Felt good.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
Staying hopeful and positive. Though it's slow , it's steady. Blood report of both of us are good and that's a great relief.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
It's a lockdown here and so life is house arrested. Home is the safest place right now.
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
8 May 21
It's a great pleasure. And I am enjoying reading her poems as I transfer them from these old pieces of paper to my computer.
We are back to our normal lives to a great extent at least indoors. It's a complete lockdown in our state for coming two weeks.
@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
2 May 21
Home is the safest place right now . And even in home take all precautions to sanitization. Please wear mask to open deliveries after sanitizing. Heard of people getting infected without stepping out of home. It's scary.
Take care and have a great day
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@HomewardBound (551)
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2 May 21
Not knowing what to expect while recovering from Covid makes it so hard! My daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter all had a rough time with it while according a recent blood test, I had it and didn’t know it. Praying for your complete recovery.
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@arunima25 (85269)
• Bangalore, India
3 May 21
Thank you for your concern and comforting words.
Hope you and your family are completely recovered and doing good. Our blood reports are good and that's a big relief. Thankfully we had very mild symptoms. But still we can not go lighg with the mysterious virus. Getting back my energy level slowly. It's slow but steady improvement. Staying positive and hopeful.
