1. Are you an Essential Worker?Perhaps in the dim and distant, when I was actually writing software that helped run the country's electricity infrastructure. But no, not for some time.
2. How many drinks have you had since the quarantine started?
Usual amounts of coffee, lemon tea, beetroot juice, water, wine...
3. If you have kids... Are they driving you nuts?
I haven't, so they aren't.
4. What new hobby have you taken up during this?
I have no time to fit in a new hobby -- I already have more than enough to do.
5. How many grocery runs have you done?
None. As an 'officially shielded' person, I'm not allowed out of the house for anything as mundane as shopping. I managed to get a few deliveries scheduled before all hell let loose, and at least one UK supermarket has me on its list to get priority and seem to be releasing a few slots every day...
6. What are you spending your stimulus check on?
N/a
7. Do you have any special occasions that you will miss during this quarantine?
No, unless you count medical appointments as special occasions.
8. Are you keeping your housework done?
No. I can manage bogs and basins and kitchen work surfaces, and laundry, but floors are beyond me.
9. What movie have you watched during this quarantine?
No movies. No TV. Not listened to the radio either.
10. What are you streaming with?
N/a
11. 9 months from now is there any chance of you having a baby?
As much chance as there is of me running a marathon.
12. What's your go-to quarantine meal?
Whatever comes first to hand. I am making an effort to cook proper meals, so tonight I shall have duck in orange sauce with roast potatoes, carrots and stir-fried cavallo nero with onion.
13. Is this whole situation making you paranoid?
No. I'm being sensible and staying in. I'm enormously fortunate -- I have a secure roof over my head, an income which isn't at risk, local support systems I can call on if I need them (which I haven't yet.) I do worry for my nieces and nephews, not all of whom can work from home (logistics workers, traffic warden, factory workers making essential goods) and few of whom have a cushion if they cease being paid, but worrying never helped anything, and the Bank of Aunty Helen has been known to help out. I'm sleeping very well.
14. Has your internet gone out on you during this time?
So far, so good.
15. What month do you predict this all ends?
What do you mean, ends?
16. First thing you’re gonna do when you get off quarantine
Not perhaps the first thing, but I'm looking forward to a nice meal out.
17. Where do you wish you were right now?
Right where I am.
18. What free-from-quarantine activity are you missing the most?
Eating in a restaurant.
19. Have you run out of toilet paper and hand sanitizer?
I have plenty.
20. Do you have enough food to last a month?
Yes. Fully stocked freezer that will feed me for a month if everything else runs out, plus a bunch of stuff in the fridge and cupboards. No excessive hoarding -- I'm always careful to have enough in in case I'm not well enough to go shopping. Only problem area is fresh fruit -- I had to thaw frozen berries to have with my yoghurt this morning, and the cats did not like berry-flavoured yoghurt (they always get the last spoonful on a saucer).