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I think I’m actually thriving in this lockdown time. I have loved getting stuck into some outstanding creative projects – sewing curtains, my first patchwork project, did some artwork, catching up on making some photo books and currently I’m making some poppies to display for Anzac Day
I’ve also been busy Zooming around keeping in touch with my choir, church, book club, various volunteer groups as well as family and friends– so much so, some days I feel a little Zoomed out! My choir managed to keep our usual rehearsal time each week and also made one of those virtual choir videos. During the term break I ran a music trivia quiz night – two rounds of questions covering questions from Mozart to Dance Monkey. We even had a virtual supper break after round one where smaller groups joined a breakout room for a bit of a chat with a glass of wine, or cuppa in hand.
One of the more innovative virtual activities I’ve been doing is assisting a friend who is holding cooking demonstrations for international students at one of the Sydney universities. The students, many of whom have lost their jobs, have received food packages designed to last for 4-6 weeks, with the need to only add some fresh vegies. The students Zoom into my friend’s kitchen to watch her demonstrating the meal of the week. While cooking she gives tips on how to make economical meals and how to get the most out of the ingredients. My job is to manage the Zoom chat room while her hands are busy chopping or stirring – feeding to her any questions or comments by the students, and keep the conversation going.
Now back to finishing some of those other projects before the outside world tempts me out again!
I’ve also been busy Zooming around keeping in touch with my choir, church, book club, various volunteer groups as well as family and friends– so much so, some days I feel a little Zoomed out! My choir managed to keep our usual rehearsal time each week and also made one of those virtual choir videos. During the term break I ran a music trivia quiz night – two rounds of questions covering questions from Mozart to Dance Monkey. We even had a virtual supper break after round one where smaller groups joined a breakout room for a bit of a chat with a glass of wine, or cuppa in hand.
One of the more innovative virtual activities I’ve been doing is assisting a friend who is holding cooking demonstrations for international students at one of the Sydney universities. The students, many of whom have lost their jobs, have received food packages designed to last for 4-6 weeks, with the need to only add some fresh vegies. The students Zoom into my friend’s kitchen to watch her demonstrating the meal of the week. While cooking she gives tips on how to make economical meals and how to get the most out of the ingredients. My job is to manage the Zoom chat room while her hands are busy chopping or stirring – feeding to her any questions or comments by the students, and keep the conversation going.
Now back to finishing some of those other projects before the outside world tempts me out again!