Living in Toronto, a metropolitan of about 7 million people including the greater Toronto area, we often spend much time driving and getting stuck in traffic. Following the Canadian government's stay home directive, most Canadians are staying home, or working from home, therefore, the traffic on Toronto streets are significantly lighter during the COVID19 pandemic.
While some people may find it difficult staying at home doing nothing during the shelter in place order, we didn't find it too difficult. In fact, we kind of enjoy this quieter time in our lives.
During normal time, we are quite busy with many volunteer, church and family commitments. It is a change for us this time as we cannot carry out our obligations and responsibilities.
We have more time to deal with the chores which we didn't have time for before.
In order to avoid the feeling of boredom, it is important to have a schedule so that we'll have a balanced day for healthy living during this shelter in place time.
We have developed a relaxing and enjoyable schedule during COVID19's stay home period. Below is our daily schedule:
9-10am - Wake up and morning routines
10am - 11am - Prepare and enjoy a nutritious breakfast
- Tea in hand, a walk in our garden and watch for new spring buddings
11am - 1:00 pm - Renewing our strength with bible reading or online bible study class
- Calling loved ones and connecting with friends and family members
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Prepare and enjoy a nutritious lunch
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Out for fresh air in our backyard or a walk in neighborhood ravine while keeping our social distance from others.
Picking up some groceries or medications as needed. But we don't do this everyday. May be once a week only.
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Working on chores or organizing our house
5:30pm - 7:30pm - Dinner preparation/ dinner time while PBS Newshour is on
7:30pm - 10:00 - Paperwork, reading, checking emails
10pm - 11:30pm - Watching nightly news on TV while doing stretching exercises before bedtime
PBS News Hour has broadcast a segment on Songs of Comfort started by Yo Yo Ma. They have invited their viewers to upload their music or art to #songsofcomfort
Maybe I will practice a song or two and send it to them as well!,
R.T.
Shelter in Place
Toronto, Canada
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| Taking a walk in our neighbourhood ravine |
While some people may find it difficult staying at home doing nothing during the shelter in place order, we didn't find it too difficult. In fact, we kind of enjoy this quieter time in our lives.
During normal time, we are quite busy with many volunteer, church and family commitments. It is a change for us this time as we cannot carry out our obligations and responsibilities.
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| Taking our time to observe our surrounding. |
We have more time to deal with the chores which we didn't have time for before.
In order to avoid the feeling of boredom, it is important to have a schedule so that we'll have a balanced day for healthy living during this shelter in place time.
We have developed a relaxing and enjoyable schedule during COVID19's stay home period. Below is our daily schedule:
 |
| With a more relaxing schedule, we can slow down to appreciate nature's beauty |
9-10am - Wake up and morning routines
10am - 11am - Prepare and enjoy a nutritious breakfast
- Tea in hand, a walk in our garden and watch for new spring buddings
 |
| A small creek at the ravine near our house |
11am - 1:00 pm - Renewing our strength with bible reading or online bible study class
- Calling loved ones and connecting with friends and family members
1:00pm - 2:00pm - Prepare and enjoy a nutritious lunch
 |
| Keeping our social distance while taking a walk |
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Out for fresh air in our backyard or a walk in neighborhood ravine while keeping our social distance from others.
Picking up some groceries or medications as needed. But we don't do this everyday. May be once a week only.
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| Our daily walk helps to keep us in shape during COVID19 |
4:00pm - 5:30pm - Working on chores or organizing our house
5:30pm - 7:30pm - Dinner preparation/ dinner time while PBS Newshour is on
7:30pm - 10:00 - Paperwork, reading, checking emails
10pm - 11:30pm - Watching nightly news on TV while doing stretching exercises before bedtime
PBS News Hour has broadcast a segment on Songs of Comfort started by Yo Yo Ma. They have invited their viewers to upload their music or art to #songsofcomfort
Maybe I will practice a song or two and send it to them as well!,
R.T.
Shelter in Place
Toronto, Canada
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