Imagining a future after covid
I am in the last group that will get vaccinated. I don't even show up on the "find your phase" website for my state and it specifically requested that I wait at least a month before chekcing in again. I have been rigorously observing masking and distacing since last February because I live alone and am terrified of getting seriously sick with the 'rona. There's no one to take care of me or my pets if I fall ill.
That being said. I am planning a big trip on late 2022. Going to Portugal, Ireland, UK, and maybe Germany. All depending on the state of the pandemic of course. Texted my kid and she's on board! She has been involved with a partner who is so terrifyingly helpless about pragmatic real world things that she rarely or never left home. She has recently decided to end that relationship and is searching for a new place on her own. I am trying very hard to not be elated that she's now finding her own way, unemcumbered by his needs. But I am super happy for her and excited to see what she discovers next!
I really need something big to look forward to. This past year has been brutal and I often felt like there's no end in sight. With so many vaccines being approved and rolled out, I am hopeful that travel restrictions and quaratines will not be required for vaccinated people.
What do you imagine your life will look like post pandemic? More travel? HUGS??? Being with more people than those in your family/friends bubble?
@Katbtrying552
This is such a wonderfully written post. Love it. Love the hopeful part you showed despite this unfortunate situation. And you're being responsible about taking precautions and not underestimate the situation ♡
As a fellow parent, happy to hear that your kid take a step forward for herself.
And yes, look forward to hugs again, hangout with friends again, working at coffee shops without fear, and absolutely travel! - ♡
We don’t have any community causes here so we don’t have any restrictions on movement or hugs. Life is pretty normal unless you have friends and family overseas. I miss the people who would usually have visited within the last year and I miss the thought of being able to travel. We’re very lucky here that we shut down and went into lockdown early enough to keep covid out, I really feel for other countries and what the people there are going through.
TBF, it's very inspiring to hear people don't give up in such hard time. I love that you've shared your story. I believe we soon will travel and see each other without restrictions.
I've recently seen this:
"Imagine in 2025, while putting on an outfit you find a mask in your pocket and then say to yourself "what a year that was", and you smile. Then you put on your gas mask, load your shotgun and you go kill some zombies on the way to get some milk at the grocery store..."
Just a joke! Stay positive! It's vital! 
