Get whatever you need to have a comfortable living space. non-supermarket) food, find out where to buy it online or stock up.Ģ1. And make sure you attend to your pets – get them up to date with their jabs, as vets might close for all but emergencies.Ģ0. Do you need a vaccination, bloodwork done, a yearly check-up? Do it while you still can. Same goes for all non-essential medical appointments. If dentists close, as they did here, you won’t be able to go again for a long time.ġ9. Go to the dentist and get your teeth cleaned. ( Here are the best massages in London.)ġ8. The blissed-out feeling won’t last all lockdown, but you’ll feel better if you start loose and limber.
Speaking of: if you can, get one last massage. You are going to get sore sitting at your desk without being able to go anywhere.ġ7. Also buy a foam roller, Shakti mat or other massage-type device.
Get some home exercise equipment. But only if you’re the kind of person who’ll actually use it.ġ6. ( Here are the best ways to get your groceries delivered in London.)ġ5. The main grocery delivery service in Melbourne closed its books to new customers during the first week of our second lockdown because demand was so high. If there are grocery delivery services or farmers’ market boxes in your area, sign up to one. You’ll be talking to them more than anyone else bar your housemates and pets, and it’s a good idea to build up some social capital and trust in each other – sort of like charging the batteries on all your devices before you head out on a trek.ġ4. Get some culture. (For a head start, here’s what’s going on in London this week.)ġ3. If it’s theatre and they’re open, go see something, even if it’s not something that would normally be your first choice. If you love the cinema, see a double bill – make a day of it. Spend time doing something you really love. An occasionally dripping tap becomes a constantly dripping tap becomes a major annoyance if you can’t have traders in your place.ġ2. Attend to maintenance on your house or flat. That way, when your roots grow out you won’t feel like a skunk.ġ1. If you colour your hair, get an ombre colour put into it. Get a pedicure, or your feet will be gross all lockdown.ġ0. For me, it was 2kg of Peanut Butter M&Ms at the American speciality junk food shop.ĩ.
Maybe it’s a speciality tea shop that sells a blend you like, or a particular kind of insulated socks. If there’s a shop that sells a particular thing you like, stock up on it – especially if they don’t deliver. Some cities have been imposing 5km restrictions – and that turns out to be quite a small area.Ĩ. That goes double for faves that are across town. (And remember: solo dining is surprisingly awesome.)ħ. You’ll want to really get the most out of it. Visit your favourite restaurant or bar, several times. It hurts watching those days tick away, unused.Ħ. Cancel your monthly or yearly public transit card. If you did not have time for a dog in the Beforetime, you will not have time for one in the Aftertime.)ĥ. (And yes, we mean foster, not buy or adopt. Shelters might close, and you’ll appreciate having a furry friend around to keep you company. Even if it’s raining and you’d rather watch Netflix – there’ll be lots of time for that later.Ĥ. Go for a walk in a national park (here are the best in the UK and USA) or somewhere you can appreciate natural beauty. You don’t know how long it’s going to be until your next cut.ģ. Get your hair cut shorter than you normally wear it. Keep your plans like they’re the last plans on Earth – because they might well be.Ģ. Don’t put it off because it’s raining or it’s cold or you CBF. Note: buying six packs of toilet paper and a year’s supply of pasta does not feature on the list.ġ. Here’s her hard-earned advice on what to do before that second lockdown hits, so as to make it that tiny bit easier. As a resident of Melbourne, she’s already gone through two lockdowns, the second even longer than the first. So take a tip from Cass Knowlton, editor-in-chief of Time Out Australia. If your city is set to follow in the footsteps of France and the UK and introduce strict new stay-at-home measures, then you’ll want to make sure you’re ready to ride it out. But there’s a difference: unlike the first time, this one likely won’t be coming as a surprise. After a few sweet months of restrictions easing, countries and cities all over the world are starting to head back into another lockdown.