I am very introspective today…we are in what?? – day 3,458,321 of our current situation (kidding – relax) and I think that most of us are really in that introspective phase now.
What will life be like after the pandemic is over? Ok – here’s a thought – will it ever be over – again – relax – it will be controlled and accounted for but never really over.
Think about it – after 9/11 the way we travelled was forever changed right? So my thought process (and just mine mind you) feels that they way we live our lives going foward will be forever changed.
(DISCLAIMER I am not comparing the atrocities of 9/11 to this FYI).
Physical distancing is here to stay- realistically – that is our world now.
I think that we have all come to realize that things do need to change and our arrogance surely got a good swift kick in the ass that makes us realize that we are a fragile species.
Personally (and I do hate that a blog makes it all about me and that is not really the person that I am but here we are) – I find myself being more tolerant.
OMG I had the most fun exchange today at GT (some people will get that but those who don’t Giant Tiger is like a discounty store here in our hood) – this sweet older couple were looking at getting new sheets but they could not find King size – so I spotted a set in that size but they were the most lovely shade of purple – Wife wrinkled her nose a bit but Hubs was all in – and I was giggling like a loon – then I spotted grey and she was like I’ll get those but I pipped in “go with the purple – have fun cause realistically the world have gone to hell in a handbasket so may as well enjoy the ride eh?” Hubs winked and said “Come on darling lets live it up” IT WAS SOOOOO CUTE!!!! and then when I met them outside he was so chatty and have a nice day to me – that was a fun faith in humanity interaction!
Online grocery shopping – WTF!!! I can order food for my son – pay for it – and have it delivered just like that food delivery app (no advertising). Technology holy shit!
While I do get a wee bit stressed while shopping if I don’t have a list – am finding it easier to navigate thru the damn floor arrows if I stay to my local stores BUT I don’t feel guilty anymore if I have to go to more than one store to get what I need.
Those precious moments when you can “see” a friend from a distance are so amazing!!
My Bro…SHOUT OUT and driveway beers.
So – what next?
What happens next?
When our world starts to re-open – how will we cope?
Will we revert back to the entitled beings that we were OR will we take that step back and realize what a gift we have been been given in our comfy nerfy lives and open our eyes?
Time will tell I guess.
Me?? – I will still say please and thank you to everyone who kept our comfy nerfy lives whole while potentially risking theirs and watch our new normal unfold.
I, for one won’t take it for granted.
Be well.
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