Saturday 25 September 2021

Rare disease: letting go of guidelines and still wearing a mask

So today in the Netherlands a lot of the guidelines about covid have been let go, like the social distance one. I must say I find it a bit scary but I mean I get it, that also mainly has to do with my situation, my health, my family’s health. But that is why especially on a day like today I wanted to share something. Some of you already know me, a lot of you probably won’t. 

So hi there, I am Poppy, I am chronically ill, I am fully vaccinated, I still keep my distance and I still wear a mask.  when I do need to come in contact with people. Just bear with me a second on why I am writing this and why I think it is important. I have been thinking about writing this post for the past couple of two weeks. I didn’t want to write it at first because I thought it might seem annoyed or something. But I have been thinking and I think it could help some people see some things from a different perspective. 


So this was the case: as some of you may know I am chronically ill with a rare disease. Therefore I have been very careful these past 1,5 years. I have been living a very isolated life, which I am no stranger to but you can read that in another blog post of mine. Even before all this I mostly had my groceries delivered at home. Ever since the pandemic hit the globe I have been careful, no close contact, have been using a mask and asking the deliverance to place the groceries by the door etcetera. I am always a bit down the hall, with a mask and I have the door open so I can say hello. Mostly they ask where to put the groceries since most companies didn’t let their employees deliver inside the house anymore due to the pandemic. Or I sometimes ask them to just leave the groceries on the doorstep or just over it. And if someone does want to place the groceries in the house which I get is just a nice gesture or something that is so wired in their system, I just ask them if they would place them on the doorstep or just over the doorstep because that’s just fine. And mostly their response is a bit of relief like they don’t have to carry all those groceries inside or like are you sure and that it is no problem, which still I get is a nice thing. But sometimes, and in these past years with the pandemic, it just only happens a few times, they are just too quick and already inside the house so I have to ask them to please keep their distance and I say that I am fine with it if they put the groceries over the doorstep. And again most of their reactions are like are you sure it is fine, which is just nice. But recently it was a bit different, still, the delivery person was super nice and just helpful and my guess is it is just a bit different now that most of us are vaccinated and we already knew about the upcoming changes to the policies and guidelines. So this time the delivery person was too quick, already in the house, so I backed up a bit and asked them to place the groceries just there over the doorstep. Since he took another step I said I liked it if we kept our distances. He was kind and laughed it off a bit but then he said a bit condescending and laughing well then I know for sure you are not vaccinated… Like uhm Oke… so I told him with a bit of an annoyed tone well yes I am fully vaccinated, which he again laughed a bit too, and I replied that I am but I still need to be careful because I am very sick. To which he was like oh oh like so. And seriously I get that some might be confused or maybe even like you don’t have the covid or anything right?! And I am fine I someone would just ask. I just say it like it is like that I am fully vaccinated but I am chronically Ill so I have to be extra careful. 


The reason I made this post is that even after today a day where most guidelines have ended I still will be social distancing, still be wearing a mask if I feel I need to, in a public place, at the doctor's, getting my groceries, opening my front door, etc. I really hoped that at the beginning of this pandemic people would start to see things more from a different perspective and have more understanding for people who are (chronically ill) or have disabilities. And that is why I wrote this post to let people see a different side. I do hope people will start to think more inclusive because if people who now feel like an outsider because they have to show a corona app to go to the theater, out to dinner, have lunch with friends. I ask them to try see from a different perspective because we have always been the outsiders even long before this global pandemic hit the globe things weren't inclusive for people with (chronic) illnesses and disabilities. Just imagine how they felt these past years. Loads of their worlds have become so small you can't even imagine and now because some feel they are left ut because they need a pass or an app or such to go places, they are creating a bigger gap again to those who have already been left out.


I could make an even larger post but I just wanted to give my experience as an example as to why some would still wear a mask or still keep their distance and why this would be greatly appreciated if that where to be respected. 



Wednesday 1 September 2021

Poppy Makes... a Harry Potter inspired trunk desser

Happy going back to school day! I hope everyone has gotten their owl on time. To spruce up your dorm a bit I have uploaded this video in which I show you how I decorated a dresser to look like a magical trunk dresser. It is more of a video to give you some inspiration on what you can do, how you can do it and what materials you could use. Go to the crafting page to check out my latest video. Also, don't forget to check out any of my other Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts inspired video tutorials on the crafting page and the Harry Potter party page, so you can be totally prepared for a new year.

Have fun!

Friday 25 June 2021

Poppy Makes... Music - singing and playing - Happy Birthday

 


Today is my birthday, yay me! And I have been meaning to learn to play happy birthday on my ukulele. And this year I finally did and of course I made a Singalong/ Playalong video to go with that. It is a bit of a different video because, it is a fingerpicking song instead of the strum song you might know me to play. Don't forget to check out the rest of my ukulele videos, you can find the videos on my YouTube Channel and here on the ukelele sing-along / play-along page. Have a great weekend!

x Poppy

Sunday 13 June 2021

Poppy Makes... show your support - EURO2020

Hej there!

Tonight the men's Dutch national football team will play their first match against the Ukraine. That is why I thought it would be a good idea to show you a few ideas how you can show your support for your team. Down below I have listed a few of my video tutorials I made over the past few years. Okay the video on how I have learned to play the Dutch national anthem and the carrot cake video is more for the Dutch fans, carrot hence the Orange but the football bracelet and even the flower crown could be for any team. All you have to do for the flower crown for instance in change your colors to the colors of the flags country you are supporting. I hope I gave you a few fun DIY ideas wishing you all a good EURO2020!







 

Thursday 10 June 2021

Poppy Makes... a video tutorial on recycling and upcycling tin cans for repotting plants


Hey there,

I have just uploaded a new video tutorial onto my YouTube channel, the title kinda gives it away, it is about recycling and upcycling tin cans for repotting your plants. Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to my channel so you'll never miss a new upload.

Have fun!

Tuesday 1 June 2021

Happy pride month - Poppy Makes... LGBTQIA+ support cards

Hej there,


It is the first of June and that means it is gonna be my birthday in a couple of weeks but to a much more important subject, it also means it is pride month. In honour of this year's pride month, I made a few LGBTQIA+ support cards that you could send to your rainbow bestie or maybe use as a cute decoration. To download them all you have to do is: click here and they are of course free and in pdf format so you can easily print them.

I chose to incorporate a couple of specific flags, the non-binary, the ally, the rainbow and the trans flag. For the non-binary, I chose to make a happy parent day card. I realised Father’s Day is just around the corner and I tried to look up if there is a specific day for those parents who are non-binary, who might feel left out on a day like Father’s Day or Mother’s Day. I saw there were a couple of days depending on where you live but not just the one not even specific to the part of the world you are on. So I thought why not put it out there right now so whenever you chose to celebrate it you can use that card. I consider myself to be an ally hence the I am proud to be an ally flag. Love is love for the rainbow flag end you are beautiful for the trans flag. It is just a small selection I chose to make right now maybe I’ll make some more rainbow cards in the future, if you have any ideas or requests please let me know in the comments down below, or on any of my social media like my YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram &/or Twitter page.

Have an awesome June and have fun with the cards!



Wednesday 5 May 2021

Happy Mothers day - free printable cards


Upcoming Sunday is Mothers day and that is why I made some new printable cards. All you have to do is click here to download the PDF. Don't forget to check out the crafting page and the colouring pages page to find some more mothers day printable and diy tutorials. Have fun!