#lockdownblues

[howsyouredge]

My hair is touching my shoulders which means I need a haircut. FU lockdown 😭
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[vintageindianclothing]

So like most folk on the planet all my plans have gone haywire after making a lot of NY resolutions which included resuming this blog:)

Hope everyone is well. I am too - the year has just been way busier and disorienting so far.

PS: I had a few asks sitting in my inbox - I will try and answer them soon for what it’s worth.

[thesplintersmith]

I don't know if it's the heat, or the Lockdown Blues, or Animal Crossing, but damn it's been hard to drag myself out to the shop lately. And then, even if I make something, I can't seem to get it posted on my Sosh Meeds. The struggle is real.⁣ ⁣ Anyway, here's a slick little slimline mechanical pencil. First time working with katalox, and ooooh it turns nicely. ⁣ ⁣ ▪▪▪⁣ ⁣ Thanks for checking out The Splintersmith! Comment with what kind of work you want to see next!⁣ ⁣ If you like this and want to see more stuff like it, click the link in my bio and follow The Splintersmith across all your Social Medias.⁣ ⁣ ▪▪▪⁣ ⁣ #splintersmith #artisan #weapons #wands #whatsits #wood #wooden #woodart #woodcraft #woodcarving #woodcarver #woodwork #woodturning #katalox #lockdownblues #mechanicalpencil #pencil #penmaker https://www.instagram.com/p/CB0S8_JDa4d/?igshid=en1u0ffqn7ed

[lelsloom]

I've been feeling quite blue today. I can't lie, lockdown is hard. I feel so lucky to have my wee shop to keep me sane and distracted. I feel so lucky to have a cosy wee home. I hope you are all keeping sane and well too 😘 #feelingblue #knittingflatlay #colourtherapy #knittingtherapy #lockdownblues #lelsloom #crafttherapy (at Edinburgh, United Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QM2K0BCez/?igshid=1sw3tu2cww3nw

[thevirtualvicar]

Can we survive without Pantomime?

[angel-of-france]

First attempt to cut my hair ✂️ #lockdownblues #barbershopstillclosed (at Melbourne CBD) https://www.instagram.com/p/CURbyZGh6q0oyNtNjC0ut--fDtA8wvIMazD7WE0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[bungendorenetballclub]

Thank you @gossipsofbungendore for my beautiful personalised hair treatment and matching shampoo/conditioner. I may be in lockdown, but this is the next best thing to a wonderful pamper for myself when I’m feeling a little down. Highly recommend to anyone in need of products or a little ‘pick-me-up’. Gossips supports the BNC as the Seniors Pink sponsor. Let’s get behind these supportive locals who can’t open in their regular business capacity! #shoplocal #sponsorshipofteams #localsponsorship #lockdownblues #bungendorenetballclub (at Gossips of Bungendore) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTJnKXVB6lt/?utm_medium=tumblr

[kaexyi]

loneliness /ˈləʊnlɪnɪs/

in the past three years if you look at what ive accomplished at face value - its been immense. from getting into a renowned university - to graduating - to finding a job in a new city - to moving out and living by myself for the first time. exciting times. but, also lonely times. its insane because at face value, it really looks live i have been living my best, glamourised life that you see posted all over social media, but when im alone and by myself at home - there are vulnerabilities and the perfect facade begins to crack a little. 

now in no way am i saying that my life is terrible and i know that many people out there have it so much worse. largely i’m very optimistic and positive about my life and i find solace in spending time alone and having my own me time. but when i’ve been confined within the four walls of a small apartment complex, it really does make it difficult to be entirely optimistic. 

i strive to stay connected with those around me who i know care about me. so many people have reached out and it reassures me and makes me feel loved, and for this i have been so grateful. but at the same time - at the end of the day its just me and myself going to bed ready to face another day of the same routine. 

being in lockdown has been the catalyst for these feelings and i swore to myself i would never be the type of person to get homesick. i had longed for this freedom all my life. but the more i sit at home, the more i miss my home. to me - my place now is significant because it’s the first place i moved into alone and stepped into my big girl shoes. 

but sometimes, i just miss the comfort and security of my actual home - the home where i can walk along the hallways and see my childhood photos and smell my mum’s cooking wafting into my room. i guess being homesick really does suck - especially when there’s nothing you can do about it but reminisce and dream about the day you can travel and be around loved ones again.