Virginia Trioli, an Australian journalist, author and radio/TV presenter, has written a letter of support to Ireland – sharing her top tips for surviving a second lockdown.
Already 15 weeks into Melbourne’s second lockdown of the year, Trioli has picked up a few helpful coping mechanisms along the way, deciding to share her wisdom with all those on the Emerald Isle in an effort to help us all get through the next few weeks in one piece.
Saying that she thinks we “need to talk about sourdough”, her first piece of advice is to forgo the notion that we need to spend the next six weeks in the kitchen.
“The bakers of Ireland, essential workers all, will need your support. So don’t worry about that ‘Lockdown Mark I bread-making’ obsession. It just doesn’t feel as comforting and charming the second time around.
Bugger it. Get it home delivered.”
Moving onto Netflix next, she claims that much like the first time around, there will be a lot of binge-watching – adding that we’ll know our “pandemic strategy is working and things are getting better” when we progress from comedies to documentaries.
Confirming what none of us really want to hear, it seems that things will get worse before they get better… but get better they will, so hold tight.
“I’m sorry Ireland, but just like your mum might have told you when you came down with the measles — this is going to get worse before it gets better.”
Finishing by wishing us all “luck” with our second lockdown, her final words encourage people to “be brave”.
“If I was to distil all this to postcard-size, I’d say — it’s worth it. The sacrifice is worth it.”
You can read her full letter here.
Header image via Shutterstockl
