This Tuesday, Tanya asks us to list; 5 “Skills” You Have “Lost” In The Pandemic for 5 Things

Pandemic, while has imposed many hardships on us, has also made certain things easier for us too.
1• No need to buy makeup, or use it but rarely;
Before the pandemic disrupted our lives, I was always ready to buy new makeup products. I liked to put on light makeup while going out of my home, even shopping. But now, I seldom buy or use makeup. I have a feeling that all my lipsticks are way past their use-by date and should be tossed.
2• Fewer clothes, fewer hassles of going to the tailor;
The clothes I wear in Pakistan are usually stitched to size by a tailor for me. Since I don’t go out socially anymore, there is no need to get many clothes made. So I’ve saved money, time and hassle since Covid started.
3• Buying fewer things, for home or for personal use;
I have admitted to being a person who liked to shop. For my home or myself! I’d buy things at the slightest excuse before pandemic struck. Now there is absolutely no need to go on shopping sprees.
4• Saved money on entertaining guest and got myself a new laptop
There is virtually no entertaining of guests at home. No parties or dinners for extended family or friends. I’ve saved enough money in the last two years to buy a new laptop for myself.
5• Learned to use Zoom, Google meets and other such apps to connect with friends all over the world;
Since Covid, I have been in touch with so many old friends from school and college. With apps like Zoom and Google meets, I connected with friends from all over the world. It was a definite plus as I saw friends I hadn’t seen for the last 35-40 years or even more.
I know the prompt was to list 5 things we have lost since Covid but I like to look at the positive side too so here’s my own spin on the prompt.
#Keepitalive
#5Things
I was lucky …. didn’t need to change a thing. 😉 Same old reclusive self.
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That is indeed very cool.
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I agree instead of separating us the pandemic has helped us to find ways to minimalize to the essentials, and to cherish relationships. Nicely penned Sadje. Cheers
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Thank you Suzette. Very nicely and succinctly put.
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A pleasure Sadje. Thank You😊
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lots of positives, love that you have kept this approach to life
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Thanks a lot Beth. One should keep the outlook positive.
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I LOVE your list! Very impressive 🙂 I stopped using makeup even before pandemic–too much trouble! And I dress strictly for comfort–T-shirts, loose pants 🙂 I’ll admit I’ve done more shopping last year… Blessings to you, Sadje! ❤
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Thanks a lot Zelda. If nothing else, I have learned to buy only what I need, not what I want.
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That is true wisdom!
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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You’re welcome 🙂
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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I’ve followed similar lines – except the make-up one!
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Perhaps you didn’t need it even before the pandemic! 😅
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Awesome! Like your take on this one.
And yes, I shopped online to keep myself busy and excited by the things I like, like crafting and painting materials.
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Thanks a lot Shreya! It’s good to keep busy.
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Yeah, very true!
And the perks are the end result of it, which keep making us feel good. ❤️
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Absolutely right!
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Great list! No need to wear make up here in Singapore because we all have to wear masks except when eating or doing strenuous activities. Besides, in my view, a good moisturiser and SPH are the essentials anyway and just a good drug store brand can do the job. Very happy to read about choosing fewer clothes. I’m doing the same too!
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Thanks a Minuit! Yes, good skin care is important! Good to know that people are downsizing their wardrobes.
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Great positive points of view. I’ve been thinking that the lipstick makers must be feeling a crunch, since we are masked and not showing our mouths! My clothing is decidedly more casual too.
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Thanks Rebecca! Yes they must be feeling low sales hitting them. Now I’ve seen ads for permanent lip stains that don’t come off on the mask!
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Aha, the companies have figured out a new angle! On Zoom, I occasionally wear lipstick, but not often.
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They would because they want to make profit too. I think besides Amazon and delivery apps, mask makers and hand sanitizer manufacturers are making a lot of profit!
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Yes, especially now we are to use disposable masks!
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Indeed, more profits.
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I rarely wore make up before the pandemic, so not much has changed for me.
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That’s good EA. How is your husband now?
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He’s better except for a lingering cough.
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That’s good to know
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I never cease to be amazed by your tech skills.
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Thanks Tanya.
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My pleasure 😊
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Frugality and minimalism expressed in a positive manner ~ bonus you learned new apps. Excellent post, Sadje!!
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Thanks a lot June.
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A wonderful perspective, Sadje. I do conversations like this with the team often. Remembering all the things to be grateful for, and that we’ve gained and learned.
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I think that’s the right attitude to have and encourage
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Indeed and agreed.
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Good list of changes for the better!
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Thank you my friend
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You are welcome.
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🙏🏼
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