Lockdown Diary

Dear diary, I’m so excited to be working from home. Imagine a life where you don’t have to wake up by 5am, spend 3 hours commuting and struggling with danfo drivers, or plan your entire day around traffic. That is my reality now; I can get used to this. I now have time to eat, read a few pages, and even work out before starting work by 8. Turns out that my brother has brown eyes, and my sister is an Ed Sheeran fan; who would have thought? I think companies, especially those with Lagos offices, should start considering remote work.

I keep hearing about how I should have my enough money to cover my expenses for 6 months saved in an emergency fund, and I do. I wonder if my firm also has an emergency fund. Business can’t be the same because of the lockdown, but how long can companies continue to sustain operations before they start considering pay cuts and downsizing. Hm all these companies that give advice. I hope they practice what they preach.

Dear diary, which has lasted longer – this lockdown or Grey’s Anatomy? I’m tired of being indoors. I miss being invited to outings that I ended up not attending because my imaginary pet died. But at least I had a choice then. I hate to say it, but I think I miss being in the office. Or well, the constant electricity, stable internet connection and AC. My neighbour’s gen is on the whole day and the noise gives me headache. To be honest I miss the people too; they’re great guys. Also, I actually have to use my own data to update my apps. Tragic.

My clothes must think I’m dead now. I switch between loungewear, sleepwear, and sportwear. Today I joined my friends to make a video for the #DontRushChallenge. At least I had a reason to play dress up and look pretty. The next owambe I attend ehn…… that’s all I’ll say.

Dear diary, Ayobami said her office put half of them on compulsory leave. I didn’t ask if it was paid or unpaid. I’m getting anxious. What if my company follows suit? Is this leave just a space filler before they are laid off? Am I about to lose my job?

Dear diary, it seems like I may have gained some weight. I know I now eat three meals a day plus the occasional snack here and there, but is that really enough to make me get fat? I guess my mouth should also join this lockdown. I have noted my weight and measurements for my bust, waist, and hip. Will check again next week.

Dear diary, Sister Tolu is broke this month. She’s a tailor and her clients have cancelled orders because of the lockdown. Davies is a photographer and he has the same issue. They’re both losing their income because of this lockdown. While some of us can just wait till month end, many entrepreneurs are now spending their savings. I’m happy that my salary landed month end without any story.