On may it was a lovely sunny day. We had all survived days of CoVid and felt that the end was near .
So our Government decided that the entire nation should get together, come out on the streets or verandahs or balconies and bang our pots .
Why we did it
Ostensibly it was to cheer on the health workers and appreciate their tireless efforts in keeping us safe .
What it did
But did it send the Corona virus packing ? Obviously not .
But the one lesson I learnt from this was that there is Unity in Adversity and that a simple exercise like banging pots can generate cheer and hope in an otherwise dreary situation .
So there you have my second lesson learnt in the times of Corona .
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As mentioned in my theme reveal, CoVid has undeniably impacted all our lives and introduced us to many new things, ideas and words. Some of them are literally life changing while others we hope will soon vanish once the Virus vanishes or mutates to a harmless little creature.
Join me as I share with you the twenty-six new lessons and words that I have learnt in the times of Corona.
What it is
This loving heart made way its on my phone when the government mad it mandatory to download this app to combat the War Against Corona.
With total of 17,13,00,000 downloads so far, it seems to be helping in controlling the spread of Corona.
I first found out how deadly this virus could be when I came upon a blog la borsetta delle donne in last year’s, challenge. This blogger living in Milan has an interesting blog (which is well worth visiting)and still posts a daily update on CoVid 19 !
So you can understand how important it is to have a digital recorder of this disease on your fingertips.
What it means
Aarogya means without disease and setu means bridge. These two Sanskrit words used together means bridge to liberation from disease
What it does
Aarogya Setu uses contact tracing to record details of all the people you may have come in contact with, as you go about your normal activities. If any one of them, at a later point in time, tests positive for COVID-19, you are immediately informed and proactive medical intervention is arranged for you.
For registration of Aarogyasetu, the individual needs an Indian mobile number operated in India.
Android Version 5 & above and iOS version 10.3 & above ( Information courtesy Google.)
Why you should use it
Initially many people were resistant to downloading this application. After all, it literally tracked your movements and those of the people you came into contact with ( only if they had downloaded the app). Initially people were scared that this app would not only track their movements but would also impinge on their privacy.
Most of us thought that the virus would vanish within a week, a month or at best three months or so.
However, as the virus showed no signs of saying goodbye even after the vaccination was introduced, it became apparent that the app is necessary for our protection. .
So there you have it, my first word and first lesson.
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As I sit on a bench by the beachside and watch the tide come in, I can’t help but wonder at the many beautiful moments that pass by unnoticed. How often have we forgotten to look up from our busy schedules and observe things that just pass us by.
For instance, I always knew that Alibag was just a hop, skip and jump away but it was only this month that I actually experienced the easy accessibility and tranquility of this place. I am thankful to Anna Shetty and the Little People for introducing me to this gem in my backyard.
Like the tide, life has its ups and downs and March had its moments too.
The first thing I’m grateful for was the vaccine. Whether this is 100% effective or not doesn’t really matter. What does is the fact that this offers some kind of comfort that it makes the disease less virulent.
With a lull in the pandemic, I was able to look into some home repairs that were put off for more than a year. I’m grateful for this chance to do ordinary things like choosing curtain fabric.
Looking forward to cover my bare window with this handloom ikkat . I do hope it will keep away the harsh summer glare.
A renewed interest in cooking made me explore my pizza skills and I’m happy that this month I managed to turn out some excellent pizzas. I am grateful to my new Pizza pans that made my base crispy at long last .
At the beginning of this month , I was amazed how quickly Q1 was coming to an end.
And now I am amazed how April has slipped in. Before I know it this month will also slip by and we will soon be approaching the end of a school year .
With more cases of CoVid in our building this month , I can only hope that the virus leaves we our building soon
A reminder:
In the month April, I will be participating in the A to Z challenge. I will be writing about 26 lessons and words I learnt during the times of Corona. I do hope to see you there!
Twenty- five Seven 