I've been relatively quiet on here over the past few weeks, so just checking in. I've been working from home for the past 3 weeks now, and my girlfriend has been doing the same for the past 2 and a half weeks. Crazy to see how smooth the transition is, in fact I imagine the industry I'm in (Architecture) will change its stance on the need for offices in the future as a result of this. Ignoring the obvious things (not being able to go on-site visits for work, getting out of the house at the weekend/after work, etc) I'm actually finding the lockdown bearable. Been a good time to sort bits out around the home, listen to music, catch up on films/tv shows etc.
On a side note, my flat is at the top level of a 10-floor building, located on the top of a hill (so we are really elevated), with a view of Heathrow across to the city, and over to Crystal Palace. It's been INCREDIBLE to see the difference in the air. London has never been so clear, each building is easily recognisable and we can even see the individual cranes around Battersea power station (we are over 10 miles away and usually need to use binoculars to see it that clear). Silver linings...
The eldest misses her friends, but she's getting to hangout with them via facetime. Got a chat and a hangout planned with one of her school buddies tomorrow lunchtime via a whatsapp video call. We're not cracking the whip, if they really aren't in the mood to do something then they can do something else or if they are deep in a game with each other at break time we don't disturb them to start work again. The most important thing is they are happy. I really want them to look back on this with really fond memories.
