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what is everyone looking forward to/not looking forward to post pandemic?
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DJStarstryker
Senior Member
I miss travel. I feel like I need a vacation BAD. I was planning to do multiple things in 2020 originally, but ended up doing nothing for obvious reasons. I have not gone more than 20 minutes away from my house in a year and a half and it's driving me crazy.
What I won't miss is people getting back to regular social expectations. Frankly, I don't miss feeling forced into shaking hands or hugging people. I have never liked any of those things. I also have not gotten sick at all since this pandemic started. You know that travel I mentioned above? Pretty much every time I travel via airplane or go to a big convention or something I end up sick because of other people. I don't go anywhere when I'm feeling sick. I wish others would do the same.
What I won't miss is people getting back to regular social expectations. Frankly, I don't miss feeling forced into shaking hands or hugging people. I have never liked any of those things. I also have not gotten sick at all since this pandemic started. You know that travel I mentioned above? Pretty much every time I travel via airplane or go to a big convention or something I end up sick because of other people. I don't go anywhere when I'm feeling sick. I wish others would do the same.
i honestly,, haven’t given this much thought before lol but where i live, my local petsmart usually has 2-4 cats up for adoption and one of my favourite things to do is go in and spend time with them .. but with the pandemic, i haven’t been able to do that so the main thing that i’m looking forward to is being able to do that again. :’) i’m also looking forward to being able to go to the mall again! i know they were open at a few points during this whole ordeal but i’d much rather not risk it so i’ve stayed away. definitely looking forward to the day where i’m able to go safely!
as for what i’m not looking forward to, that has to be going back to school in-person. i’m really hoping to have graduated by then but school has just,, never been an easy thing for me and the thought of having to physically go back makes me anxious. online school has definitely been rough at points too but i’d much rather have online school than in-person.
as for what i’m not looking forward to, that has to be going back to school in-person. i’m really hoping to have graduated by then but school has just,, never been an easy thing for me and the thought of having to physically go back makes me anxious. online school has definitely been rough at points too but i’d much rather have online school than in-person.
Oh my goodness the kitties in pet smart!! I totally know what you mean. We usually have one or two (but sometimes even more
) visiting from the shelter but they haven’t been able to do that lately. It’ll be so nice getting to see the kitties again 
Violet Witch
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For me things won't drastically change once this pandemic comes to an end, however I am looking forward to having the option of more freedom without the fear of potential plans being put on hold indefinitely again. The one thing I won't miss though is how quiet everywhere has been, my daily journey to work has been so calm and peaceful due to the lack of cars being on the road these past few months.
I’m really looking forward to shops opening (I’m well overdue a Primark visit!) and seeing my family in close proximity again. I’m also excited to get back in class because online learning has been a struggle for me. Although I love being able to chill out in the morning I just find it so hard to concentrate and really miss the discussions & class interaction. I’m also really looking forward to travelling again, it’s been so long since I’ve been abroad or even on a staycation or hill walking. Hopefully once restrictions ease off a little we can start exploring again!
one thing I’ll miss is being able to spend so much time with my partner. He’ll likely start heading back into the office post-pandemic and I’m p sure I have separation anxiety so thats gonna be a struggle hahaha. I also really struggle with my body image and masks have been a saviour for that, not having to worry what people are thinking when they look at me and not having to put makeup on.. I’m dreading when we have to not wear masks because they’re just so comforting for me now.
one thing I’ll miss is being able to spend so much time with my partner. He’ll likely start heading back into the office post-pandemic and I’m p sure I have separation anxiety so thats gonna be a struggle hahaha. I also really struggle with my body image and masks have been a saviour for that, not having to worry what people are thinking when they look at me and not having to put makeup on.. I’m dreading when we have to not wear masks because they’re just so comforting for me now.
sushicatlikesart
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Travel!! I really want to go somewhere sunny and nice. I'm also looking forward to visiting my family in different parts of the country and I'd like travel out of the country as well. And family gatherings, too. I miss them a lot.
TheSillyPuppy
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I'm looking forward to seeing friends and hanging out with them in-person again. I'm also looking forward to going outside and not feeling anxious/paranoid. There is a really nice bed and breakfast that I would love to visit again with my parents, as we used to go at least once per year.
I have mixed feelings about going back to the office. I dislike driving and the costs that come with keeping a car, especially with how expensive car insurance is in my province. Having to wear clothes that need to be ironed also kinda blows. I wouldn't mind going in once or twice per week, though. I also have mixed feelings about taking longer vacations out of country because spending 2/14 days on a plane or in an airport isn't a great use of what is already limited vacation time, unless I want to take more days off without pay.
I have mixed feelings about going back to the office. I dislike driving and the costs that come with keeping a car, especially with how expensive car insurance is in my province. Having to wear clothes that need to be ironed also kinda blows. I wouldn't mind going in once or twice per week, though. I also have mixed feelings about taking longer vacations out of country because spending 2/14 days on a plane or in an airport isn't a great use of what is already limited vacation time, unless I want to take more days off without pay.
Personally I'm not looking forward to mandatory physical contact again and I think I'll refuse handshakes and enforce distance in public spaces from now on. The past year proved that none of this is necessary.
For others, I HOPE they keep working from home as a standard option, but tbh I'm not very optimistic.
For others, I HOPE they keep working from home as a standard option, but tbh I'm not very optimistic.
visibleghost
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i'm both looking forward to and dreading going to university in person. i went last spring/winter in person for a few months but have barely been to school since i started this degree last september. i really like campuses but the one i was in last spring was better than the current one i go to (or would go to, if there wasn't a pandemic). they're the same university, just different sections which have different campuses. anyway i got a bit off track, what i wanted to say is that i like being able to go to school and go outside, at the same time doing online school is very flexible and makes it easier to work with my schedule in general. but i think i would get used to going to campus if i did it every day. i love studying in a study room or at the campus library and hanging out and walking around campus and stuff
last year around this time i was like "can't wait for this covid thing to be over in a few weeks so i can go back to work with my work friends" lmao, to think that i a year afterwards still haven't seen them because i was transferred and most my friends were fired due to covid.... yeahhh... that sucks. so my work life won't change if things go back to normal at this point.
also, i want to be able to go to the grocery store or meet a few friends without Shame. even if it's done safely (ik not going out would be the safest but you Know) it's like this feeling that i'm doing something wrong when i go to the store or meet a friend for a walk.
aside from that i don't really....... i mean, my life isn't very exciting. lots of people are like "my whole life is ruined because of covid restrictions" and while the restrictions definitely have messed with my life a lot too, my free time has almost not really changed during the various lockdowns and restrictions that have been going on.
last year around this time i was like "can't wait for this covid thing to be over in a few weeks so i can go back to work with my work friends" lmao, to think that i a year afterwards still haven't seen them because i was transferred and most my friends were fired due to covid.... yeahhh... that sucks. so my work life won't change if things go back to normal at this point.
also, i want to be able to go to the grocery store or meet a few friends without Shame. even if it's done safely (ik not going out would be the safest but you Know) it's like this feeling that i'm doing something wrong when i go to the store or meet a friend for a walk.
aside from that i don't really....... i mean, my life isn't very exciting. lots of people are like "my whole life is ruined because of covid restrictions" and while the restrictions definitely have messed with my life a lot too, my free time has almost not really changed during the various lockdowns and restrictions that have been going on.
I'm looking forward to going back to Korea and seeing my mom and grandma. I was supposed to fly back home a year ago but it keeps getting delayed because of flight restrictions and inflated prices. Also, I'm looking forward to not feeling anxious every time I step out of the house. I started a new job recently and it's something that I can technically do from home but it's much easier from the office. I try to go home right after but sometimes I'm dragged out to work dinners and I'm always nervous about that.
I'm excited to see my friends again but I'm kind of nervous about meeting new people and socialising in general. I really feel like I lost a lot of "real life" social skills in this past year. It took me a while to get used to being around new people at my new job and I still feel anxiety creeping over me in certain situations that wouldn't have bothered me in the past.
I'm excited to see my friends again but I'm kind of nervous about meeting new people and socialising in general. I really feel like I lost a lot of "real life" social skills in this past year. It took me a while to get used to being around new people at my new job and I still feel anxiety creeping over me in certain situations that wouldn't have bothered me in the past.
I'm looking forward to meeting up with my friends and eating! And hopefully traveling again.
I'm not looking forward to going to work in an office, probably in a space without a window and shared with a bunch of other people. I really like working at home.
I'm not looking forward to going to work in an office, probably in a space without a window and shared with a bunch of other people. I really like working at home.
I’m mostly looking forward to been able to see close family members whenever I want and been able to hug them with no restrictions, I’ve hardly seen my grandparents since the start of the pandemic and haven’t been able to spend as much time with two of my siblings as I normally would which has been really hard. Also looking forward to getting out with family and friends, particularly to restaurants for meals out or to go shopping, I often do a lot of shopping online but it will be nice to actually be able to visit the shops again and been able to visit the cinema again to watch movies will be good, again it’s not something I do frequently but I look forward to it anyway. Finally I can’t wait to be able to go back on holiday, going abroad again is probably still quite a long way off for me but I’ve always loved travelling and seeing new places so can’t wait to get back to it when it’s safe to do so.
I’m not looking forward to dealing with crowds though when everything opens up or dealing with the stress that is likely to come from returning to some sort of normal. I think even when most people have been vaccinated and the cases have greatly decreased I think there will still be understandably a lot of worry about it and paranoia and I’m sure for a long time I’ll end up stressed in crowded spaces if people get to close which will be a problem when it comes to things I’m looking forward to like going out and travelling abroad. I’d hope that over time as things become even more settled that this will improve and the worry will subside a bit but I feel like this could take longer then I’d hope.
I’m not looking forward to dealing with crowds though when everything opens up or dealing with the stress that is likely to come from returning to some sort of normal. I think even when most people have been vaccinated and the cases have greatly decreased I think there will still be understandably a lot of worry about it and paranoia and I’m sure for a long time I’ll end up stressed in crowded spaces if people get to close which will be a problem when it comes to things I’m looking forward to like going out and travelling abroad. I’d hope that over time as things become even more settled that this will improve and the worry will subside a bit but I feel like this could take longer then I’d hope.
Saylor
sleepyhead
I'm really excited to hang out with my friends again. I'm lucky enough that I've been able to see a couple of them a few times over the last year but I'm looking forward to getting to do stuff with them and spending time with the ones I haven't really seen since the beginning of the pandemic. I miss going to movies and concerts with one of them and another and I have been planning a trip that we've had to put off. When we're able to go we'll be near my brother so I'll get to see my nieces and nephews and I'm really looking forward to that too. I'm also excited to be able to go back to my campus and to bookstores and thrift stores and stuff! And hopefully I'll be able to make it to the beach soon because I've missed being near the ocean.
I'm mostly just nervous about socializing with people apart from my friends. I know once it's safe I'm gonna feel like I should be going out as much as possible and trying to meet new people and I kind of preemptively feel bad about not doing that.
I'm mostly just nervous about socializing with people apart from my friends. I know once it's safe I'm gonna feel like I should be going out as much as possible and trying to meet new people and I kind of preemptively feel bad about not doing that.
Seeing my friends, going out to eat, seeing my extended family, physically attending classes, physically buying new clothes, going on holidays, going to the cinema, going literally anywhere,,,
Supposedly restaurants are all reopening the day before my birthday this year, and my mum already booked my fav restaurant in advance, so I at least have that to look forward to
Supposedly restaurants are all reopening the day before my birthday this year, and my mum already booked my fav restaurant in advance, so I at least have that to look forward to
Shellzilla_515
F1 fan who loves onions
I'll start off with things I'm not looking forward to:
- Getting a job. Because of the virus that interrupted my plans for applying for a job and learning in college to get into the industry, my momentum dropped like a rock. I've graduated since then, but my skills have gone rusty for not being able to use them for a long time. If the virus didn't happen, I would've been able to land a job, even with some difficulties in doing so.
- No longer being able to sleep in and stay inside of the house. Once things have settled down, I'm anticipating that I have to do more productive stuff throughout the day and spend less time in the house. I've been using some of my free time to practice drawing and animation. It sucks, but it's understandable since I'm an adult now and more is expected from me.
Things that I'm looking forward to:
- Restrictions being lifted provided everything is back to normal. There have been many chicanes just to be able to do ordinary stuff such as getting groceries and applying for things.
- Being able to shop in-person. I'm personally not much of a shopping person, but it would be nice to go somewhere again and not having to worry about reduced capacity and all that. Moreover, we would have more opportunities to help smaller businesses and stop giving more money to Amazon (or at least less money).
- To drive more freely to other places. I haven't gotten my license yet due to repeated cancellations thanks to the virus, but once I do, I can go to other regions in my province just for the sceneries without any restrictions to worry about.
- Not hearing any more baseless claims by people who think the virus is fake or other nonsense. It's just infuriating to hear those people talk mumbo jumbo and cause disruptions to society as a whole. Unfortunately, this is just wishful thinking as they're really persistent in trying to get their message across, even though its been debunked numerous times.
- Getting a job. Because of the virus that interrupted my plans for applying for a job and learning in college to get into the industry, my momentum dropped like a rock. I've graduated since then, but my skills have gone rusty for not being able to use them for a long time. If the virus didn't happen, I would've been able to land a job, even with some difficulties in doing so.
- No longer being able to sleep in and stay inside of the house. Once things have settled down, I'm anticipating that I have to do more productive stuff throughout the day and spend less time in the house. I've been using some of my free time to practice drawing and animation. It sucks, but it's understandable since I'm an adult now and more is expected from me.
Things that I'm looking forward to:
- Restrictions being lifted provided everything is back to normal. There have been many chicanes just to be able to do ordinary stuff such as getting groceries and applying for things.
- Being able to shop in-person. I'm personally not much of a shopping person, but it would be nice to go somewhere again and not having to worry about reduced capacity and all that. Moreover, we would have more opportunities to help smaller businesses and stop giving more money to Amazon (or at least less money).
- To drive more freely to other places. I haven't gotten my license yet due to repeated cancellations thanks to the virus, but once I do, I can go to other regions in my province just for the sceneries without any restrictions to worry about.
- Not hearing any more baseless claims by people who think the virus is fake or other nonsense. It's just infuriating to hear those people talk mumbo jumbo and cause disruptions to society as a whole. Unfortunately, this is just wishful thinking as they're really persistent in trying to get their message across, even though its been debunked numerous times.
I'm looking forward to the reopening of museums, theme parks, cinemas and just non-essential services and shops. I desperately need to go clothes shopping because I've noticed that a lot of my tops have holes and my jeans are faded, so it would be nice to finally walk into a shop and actually try the clothes on! Online shopping can be challenging at times. In the summer, I'm hoping to start driving lessons and get a new job and experience my interviews in person. It would be nice for companies to actually see and handle my portfolio physically rather than behind a screen. I'm also looking into booking to get my wisdom teeth removed, I'm holding off for now even though I'm in agony with them.
