Birthdays are one of the remarkable days everyone looks forward to on their calendar. It is usually seen as a milestone worth celebrating with family, friends, and loved ones. But this has become practically impossible due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The present lockdown situation means you will need to alter our plans, from hanging out in the park, pub, or even engaging in outdoor activities. Nonetheless, some big occasions can’t be put on hold. With a little bit of creativity and resourcefulness, you can still celebrate your special day. Got a birthday coming up? No worries. Here is how you can do it and in style.
It is nearly impossible to list multiple ways to celebrate an occasion in this lockdown setting without thinking of going virtual. There are quite a great number of applications to make this possible, including Zoom, Google Hangout, Houseparty, among others. These tools allow you to set up a video call and get all your friends and loved ones together. With CYA live services, you will be hosted on something like the main stage, with all other people joining on a panel below. This will appear like all of you being in one room and celebrating like you usually do.
Netflix’s party has come about just at the right time when life in lockdown is getting stressful. Instead of spending time watching your favourite tv show or more alone, you can create a watch party where your colleagues and friends can join in to watch simultaneously. This is possible with an extension in popular browsers like chrome, which allows synchronized playback and group chats while you watch together.
If there’s one thing common with all amazing birthdays, then it’s food. And I mean lots of food. How about shifting from the usual popcorn and put your cooking skills to the test. There are incredible tons of lockdown recipes on the internet you try, and it’ll be fun too. But it’s okay if you are not in the daring mood. You might just order online as most services now come with delivery. Get yourself a cake, some drinks, and grab a glass from your cocktail glasses set, and you’re all set to get the party started.
Lockdown probably means you can’t have your friends coming over. A day alone can feel like forever, most especially on your birthday. So how about you break the usual routine – host a virtual group workout or gaming contest between yourself and your friends.
When was the last time you thoroughly went through your closet? Well, your birthday is an excellent time to select some clothes, get dressed, and take lots of pictures. You barely wear some of these clothes you spent so much on. Take advantage of this opportunity and flood your social media feeds with those rare shots. One recipe for a picture-perfect isolation birthday celebration is an amazing theme. So whether you’re in lockdown alone or with someone, consider putting together a cheerful birthday decoration to get you in the mood.
Birthdays come just once in a year, so no matter the circumstance, make it a memorable one.
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