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Sion Morgan

27 things you never realised until you were forced to stay indoors

The world is a very different place to the one it was just a fortnight ago.

And let's be honest it's taking some getting used to.

Some of us will never have spent as much time with the people we're now stuck with.

Some of us who love the great outdoors will be wondering what to do with themselves.

Some will just watch Netflix as usual.

Either way it has been a steep learning curve. Here's some of the things we have already noticed.

1: Underwear is largely pointless - and the jury is still out on trousers

2: Your clothes don't fit in your wardrobe now there isn't a never-ending washing pile

3: The lure of eating a jar of Nutella with a spoon is stronger than anyone knew

4: Children are a blessing and we need to try hard to never forget that

5: Nobody ever buys a house on Escape to the Country

6: The experts on Bargain Hunt don't seem to be that helpful

7: And people who take the lowest offer on The Chase are the WORST

8: Boredom feeds creativity

The incredible Welsh choir made of beer cans

9: I eat A LOT and my body mass is approximately 80% biscuits

10: I talk to my cat A LOT

11: And my dog doesn't like me being around the house as much as I thought

12: There are so many household objects that can be turned into home entertainment

Residents play Hungry Hippos at Bryn Celyn Care Home

13: Happiness is finding a bottle of sherry from Christmas 2002 in the back of the cupboard

14: I can feel people in the house judging the amount of times I go to the toilet

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15: It turns out my partner is a bit of a weirdo

16: I can now create a meal from naan bread, hummus and some tea cakes

17: The importance of hairdressers is seriously underestimated

18: I have hugely underappreciated how amazing Wales is.

Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales (Snowdonia Mountain Railway)

19: And don't even get me started on our brilliant NHS workers

20: Wearing slippers all day makes your feet really stink

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21: I can save £500 a month not buying lattes and cappuccinos

Starbucks issue temporary ban on re-usable coffee cups (PA)

22: I've started noticing dusty skirting boards for the first time in my life

23: And my windows really need cleaning

24: You get used to your face without make-up

25: I develop weird crushes when I have too much time to myself 

26: Family and friends are the best

Hilarious Welsh couple receive delivery whilst self-isolating

27: When this is over I need to appreciate the small things that make life great

An amazing sunset on Anglesey (Anthony Ward)

Stay indoors. Stay safe. Be kind.

 
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