{"id":1480,"date":"2020-05-18T20:23:07","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T12:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wor.iqs.temporary.site\/website_1a2ebe7b\/?p=1480"},"modified":"2021-01-26T23:52:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T15:52:53","slug":"quaranthings-to-do-in-the-time-of-ecq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/boundless-cyan-stork.109-123-235-239.cpanel.site\/?p=1480","title":{"rendered":"Quaranthings to do in the time of ECQ"},"content":{"rendered":"

The saying \u201cso much to do, so little time\u201d was once a clich\u00e9 we could all relate to. But these days, such seems to be inapplicable, for most of us are at home due to the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). With more time on our hands now, we ask, what more can we do to stay productive?<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s anything we are learning from our current reality during this time, it is that we can now do what we\u2019ve always wanted to accomplish in the comforts of our home \u2014 be it baking, cooking, gardening, and other hobbies we had no time to learn before.<\/p>\n

Interested? Here are some activities you may want to try to make the most out of the ECQ period.<\/p>\n

Cooking<\/h2>\n

\"tokwa'tWhy don\u2019t you try whipping up something in the kitchen using ingredients you never thought would work before \u2014 like the famous, easy 7-up chicken marinade or challenge yourself to cook a perfectly seared steak or experimenting on preparing the Dalgona in various versions \u2014 from coffee to fruity flavors \u2014 that are making the rounds on the internet?<\/p>\n

Now is the best time to sharpen your culinary skills; then by the time the quarantine is over, you may gather your friends for a dinner at home and serve them your best recipe discoveries yet.<\/p>\n

Baking<\/h2>\n

\"cupcake\"While you\u2019re at it, why don\u2019t you try baking sweet treats to brighten someone\u2019s day, too?<\/p>\n

You can start with the basic ones \u2014 from baking cookies, then banana bread, to probably advancing to cakes; that is when you\u2019re confident enough with your weighing and measuring skills. Yes, bake it \u2019til you make it.<\/p>\n

Arts & Crafts<\/h2>\n

\"\"While garbage collection may be a problem these days, recycling and upcycling wastes at home are highly recommended. Turn them into something useful such as the tissue roll carton as a cable wire organizer, PET bottles as a case for your pencil or art tools, cans as flower vases, etc.<\/p>\n

You can make pencil cases for your kids, new jars for your room, and even toys for your kids, among other creative ways to reuse them. There are even free online classes that you may join to unleash your artistic side, as well as free music lessons, to boot.<\/p>\n

Reading<\/h2>\n

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Want an escape but can\u2019t go out because of the virus? Let must-read fiction and non-fiction\u2014 be it hard copies or eBooks \u2014 take you to places and settings you\u2019ve never seen before. Books help your brain withdraw from anxiety-inducing news on your social media feeds.<\/p>\n

You can do some light reading with food books or to feel some love while on quarantine, there are romance novels. Do read up on travel and create that itinerary of your biggest adventure yet once this quarantine is over.<\/p>\n

Work it out<\/h2>\n