My Actifit Report Card: May 1 2020 Ughh The Life Struggles!

The alarm was set at 5 am as usual and I did switch it off and did the math problems. Then I fell asleep and woke up at noon. I have been struggling with getting sleep at night changing the routine for a long time now. I am so used to staying awake till 3 or 6 am.

I couldn’t go for a walk in the morning as planned yesterday. Later in the day, there will be police in most of the main roads. So, it is better to stay inside, not just because of the police but for the society during the coronavirus time. That means it’s another stay at home work out day.

I still have the calendar for May to be filled. It is not very clear how things are going to change in this month or the coming month. I hate changing plans every time. It feels better to wait for confirmation than changing plans. But, at this time it is nearly impossible when this virus season will end.

I really miss being at a coffee shop. Not the coffee but the ambiance. It feels refreshing to be at a place like that surrounded by people doing their own thing. I can’t believe it has become something “not normal” now.

We have restaurants and shops open but it is not allowed to sit and dine there. They are open only for getting food packed or for home delivery. And, I am the last person allowed to go out of my house to buy things.

As soon as this lockdown ends, I am going to “Kattans”. It is a tiny tea shop near our place. They also have many snacks to go with the tea(s). It is really a great place to be in the evenings. The first evening after the lockdown is going to be there, I hope that day comes soon.

It’s been a marathon watching videos of cafes and coffee making in the cafes on YouTube. I always wondered why mukbangs were a hit. I never understood why people liked those videos until now. It is different from going to a café but it sure feels a bit cozy or comfy watching them.

I have been watching a lot of Korean ASMR videos and now, café videos. They really make me feel like visiting there. Most recipes have milk, cream, and other dairy products. I am not using milk or any dairy now. So, I need to try them with some plant-based milk. Maybe with a mixture of almond and cashew nuts.

I tried making coffee and tea using coconut milk and it was a full-on failure. Soya milk was another option I tried but it always came in some flavours like strawberry or chocolate. It tasted like a medicine. I also need to find an alternative for sugars.

It’s not just the café videos, I have some favourite creators from South Korea as well. I always wanted to make ASMR videos when I was starting my YouTube channel. I never succeeded in making it with my very limited gadgets. If I get to travel the world, South Korea is definitely on the top of the bucket list now.

I have many such recipes downloaded to try but for today, I am making the normal coffee. There was rain for two days and it is hot again. So, it’s an iced coffee. From the videos, it resembles how they make iced Americano but I don’t know, this is how I normally make my coffee when it is hot.

Another day with workouts on the rooftop and walking here. Evening sky from here is a pleasant sight with the hues and the palm trees. That is a plus. And, there are no new cases of coronavirus today in Kerala. Also, 9 patients have been recovered. That’s a piece of good news to end the day with.

Walking