{"id":5100,"date":"2021-08-03T03:06:28","date_gmt":"2021-08-02T17:06:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/?p=5100"},"modified":"2026-09-30T21:02:50","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:02:50","slug":"lockdown-things-to-do-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enterthemission.com\/sydney\/lockdown-things-to-do-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Stuff You Can Do While You\u2019re Stuck In Lockdown"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Probably at this point, “things to do in lockdown” has become one of those terms that\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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…when you start typing it into Google, your query prefills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, here’s my checklist of stuff you can do to pass your time during our new lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tBefore we begin\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’ve lost someone (a friend, a relative) during the lockdown, and didn’t even get to say goodbye\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve lost your job, or been forced to shut down,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My heart goes out to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you get past it, and rebuild your life as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’re looking for inspiration on how to cheer up, you can try out some of these lockdown activities\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tHunt for Pokemons on Pokemon Go\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Going Pokemon hunting via Pokemon Go is a great way to stretch the legs, catch precious fresh air, sunlight and exercise\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All while having a blast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tWhat is Pokemon Go?\n\t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It’s an app that allows you to go Pokemon hunting in the real world. Think of it as an Easter Egg hunt, with a magical flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can start off from their official website<\/b><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tForm an exercise group\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you aren’t already part of such a group, take the initiative to form a workout group with neighbours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep it small, though, due to distancing considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During lockdowns, when opportunities for socializing are limited. Being a part of such groups can prove a great help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially for those who live alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tTeam up for online VR escape rooms\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Go on an adventure that will blow your mind!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gear up for exciting missions that will redefine the word “experience”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And all of that right from your bedroom or living room. No question of having to leave your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out all the exciting games Sydney’s best rated VR escape room<\/b><\/a> has to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Try your hand at creating dishes to die for!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emerge from the lockdown as that person whose recipes are sought after by family and friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Become the next\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In our blog on heartwarming stories amidst the Sydney lockdown<\/b>, we saw how Sydneysiders are developing a taste for all kinds of baked stuff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you can start a bakery with your newfound skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, apropos of nothing, you can think about taking part in this survey about what kind of oil you use to cook\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n\t\tFort building\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Think fort building is for kiddies?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a great collaborative activity to do during the lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Especially when there ARE troops on Sydney’s streets, helping enforce the lockdown in this “war on COVID”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you DO buy stuff like packing boxes, sticky tape and so on to build your fort, consider ordering from a local shop (online) rather than via Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Help a local business keep their shutters open and keep their workers employed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\t\tLearn something new\n\t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There’s no dearth of skills you could try to learn during the lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take it up as a new project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n