The world is tense, everyone is freaking out and buying the shops out of toilet paper – what an advanced race we are. All shops have closed down (apart from supermarkets) which have introduced the controlled entry system. Sadly this means I was unable to start work at North Face, but they've assured me a position once the shop opens again.
Three weeks ago I moved into a large house in Kitsilano with nine lovely girls. A few of the girls have gone home for the next wee while to wait out the madness, which I've heard some of my friends in the UK have also done. The remainder of us are keeping each other entertained with different activities such as: making pizzas and pancakes, watching movies and doing a daily circuits workout. This involves us all piling into the front garden with a speaker and jumping up and down for 30 minutes, much to the amusement or annoyance of our neighbours. Yesterday we actually attempted to make chocolate from the cocoa bean and the end product turned out to be a gritty but tasty resemblance. Give us another month and we'll have it mastered. Most of us are out of work but one of the girls, Tully, is still working at a bakery. She is definitely the main breadwinner of the house and still bringing home the dough.
Alongside the household activities I've been trying to get outside every day on the bike or for a walk. It's a lot quieter than it was a month ago but Vancouver is still a great place to be, and it's wonderful to escape along the coast when the news gets too much; keeping that 2m distance at all times. For the last few days we've had heavy rain so I've been going outside to sit on the covered porch with a book and a cup of tea and listen to the rain, which is very relaxing.
So, all in all, it could be a lot worse. I'm surrounded by great people in a great house in a great city so there's a lot to be thankful for. The blossoms are coming out so let's keep smiling! I'm thinking of you all back home and hope you're keeping safe and well.
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