20 LOCKDOWN ACTIVITIES

Hey everyone.

So I think 2 months since my last blog post is a MASSIVE improvement for me hehe. So how is everyone doing? Hope you are well and staying safe. It's mad isn't is, this whole thing. Wondering what the announcement will be later on today... The best thing is to keep positive and find the silver lining in everything. Like, how beautiful the weather is at the moment! I thought I would make a list of the things I have done to keep me sane during this lockdown, and maybe it could help you too if you're running out of things to do, or bored, or want a change of routine.

1. CLEARING OUT YOUR WARDROBE AND MAKING MONEY FROM IT

Okay, what better way to start off this list with a fun, productive, money making task. I have been selling on ebay for over a year now and it was such a good decision. My love for clothes is vast, and I just can't bring myself to just throw away clothes I don't wear - so I list them on ebay and then they go to new homes 😊You can really make good money on ebay and the post offices are still open! (Obviously, be sensible; I try to only make 2 trips a week and take my hand sanitiser with me). This activity means you can make more space in your wardrobe and get some extra money out of it! Also, you can get creative with it. I sometimes model the clothes I'm selling and decorate the parcels in hope it will brighten up someone's day, plus it makes me happy to decorate parcels hehe.

2. DISNEY PLUS

I don't have much to say other than, GET IT NOW IT'S THE BEST THING EVER. Honestly, you just have to get it.

3. READ

This is the best time to read some of those books that have been on your bookshelf for years, untouched.

4. DANCE

I am obviously biased as I am a professional dancer lol. However, it's such a feel good way of exercising. Put on your favourite songs and dance (maybe a glass of prosecco in the other hand). If you feel like you want to be challenged, you could even make up a routine and maybe even record it for TikTok hehe!

5. CONNECT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS 

Pick up your phone or laptop and speak to your loved ones. It will truly make you all feel so happy. I have been using the app Zoom to connect and it's such a laugh.

6. GET CRAFTY

I'm sure you all have some craft bits lying around in your house somewear. USE THEM! It could be, colouring, painting, knitting, making cards, scrapbooking, scoubidou's (THROWBACK - if you still have them lol), fimo craft, etc; the list is endless! Have a go!

7. PUZZLES

Jigsaws are great, they take ages lol but you could do a bit each day and you will find yourself getting excited to wake up as you want to do a bit more of the puzzle.

8. ONLINE CLASSES

If you do a bit of searching, many live free fitness classes are going on. Yoga, Hiit, Body Conditioning etc and also loads of dance classes.

9. GOING THROUGH OLD PHOTOS

Ah, I just love going through old photos and reconnecting with memories. You could even start sorting them out and putting them in photo albums or scrapbooks.

10. TRY NEW HAIRSTYLES

Youtube and pinterest are great for hair tutorials on different ways to plait your hair. Get learning. Get practising.

11. PHOTOSHOOT

Create a cool set up somewhere in your house or in your garden if you have one and get some content for your instagram!

12. ONLINE SHOPPING

Have a browse or do some shopping. I personally would spray the package with disinfectant lol and wash the clothes before wearing them and wash my hands after touching lol haha. But what's better than doing some retail therapy?!

13. DRESS UP

On Good Friday, my mum, dad and I decided to make an effort and get dressed up. It made us all feel so great!

14. BBQ

Don't need to explain this one do I? Everyone love a bbq.

15. BOARD GAMES AND CARDS 

Get all those games out and play a different game every day if you fancy! I'm really addicted to the Harry Potter version of the card game Dobble. Also try facetiming family and friends and try to play the game with them via video call! I also love to turn every game into a drinking game haha.

16. WII 

I mean, you might already play the wii or playstation regularly, but I haven't played mine for years! We got the wii out and my gosh, I have missed it so so much! I even have a dance mat somewhere for the playstation, I'm going to have to get that set up.

17. WALKING/JOGGING

Our one walk a day could also be turned into a jog. I'm not a runner myself but the other day me and my dad decided to do 30 second runs during our walk. So, 30 seconds running 2 minute walking; just so can then warm ourselves up to hopefully start running longer than 30 seconds lol. I guess we all have to start somewhere right?!

18. BAKING

Get on pinterest and check out their yummy desserts, some of them are out of this world! Pick your favourite and try out baking it!

19. LEARN A LANGUAGE

Yes I know, you probably have seen this one in another lockdown activities list. However I really do think it is a good one! I haven't started doing it myself yet, but I definitely want to. Also, I would love to learn sign language.

20. TO DO LISTS

Last but not least, make your own to do lists of things you really want to get done, or things that you maybe have been putting off for a while and then if you feel comfortable, share them with someone else. As you never know when someone is struggling with motivation. It might make someone's day.

WOW, my hands are aching from typing all of that. I really hopes this helps someone, even if it's just one person. Again, I apologise if any of my grammar is bad.

STAY SAFE AND LOTS OF LOVE x

Xtina

xoxoxox

sticker OBSESSION

okay i'm just going to swerve past the fact that i've (I JUST LOST THE GAME waaaaah omg how annoying; sorry for anyone reading this because now you would of just lost the game too oops) anyway as i was saying... i've again skipped a few years since my last blog post. hmm; i have decided that i'm not going to put any pressure on myself and do a post whenever it suits me. OKURRRRRRRRR

i thought what better way to break the ice other than talking about stickers?! i mean, who doesn't love stickers? it was a saturday evening yesterday and i had to stop myself and just step out of my body to watch myself. it was a S a t u r d a y evening and i was watching 'STICKER COLLECTION' videos on youtube, and i was so happy. okay now i'm back inside my body haha. i had a giggle to myself and thought, how funny. some people might think HUHHHHH why is she doing that? how can you love stickers that much? but no. i embrace the fact that i'm quirky and my love for anything stationery, craft and glittery is a never ending love.

i did start my youtube channel properly in 2017 and i was so proud of myself and got some really good responses. however, as i kept uploading videos, i noticed i started to get a few dislikes. and i guess, it really knocked my confidence because months went by and i hadn't recorded a video. but i have been through a self love, self confidence and self respect journey since then and i'm ready to start doing it again. and i think that i want to make a come back with my own STICKER COLLECTION video. also i was thinking about taking pictures (for the people that don't watch youtube or prefer reading to watching) and putting a collage of all my stickers on my blog so you can all see it too! YAY :)

keep your eyes peeled.
much love,
XTINA
xxx

p.s. i am sorry for my grammar/punctuation. i just think sometimes no capitals look cuter.